iD: RONIN TRAYNOR
 
RONIN TRAYNOR
FIGHT CHOREOGRAPHER & ACTION PERFORMER - Freelance / COMBAT TEACHER - British Academy of Stage & Screen Combat. Ronin has choreographed and performed fights for stage plays, opera, musicals, film, 3D film, and motion capture (BAFTA's 2010 best Strategy Game winner for Empire Total War).
Contact/Agent
Ronin Traynor
W www.ronintraynor.com
Blogged on 06/09/10:
Currently choreographing fights for Jukai and Hamlet
Artists's website: www.ronintraynor.com
Height:6"
Weight:12st
Playing age:25-40
Build:Medium
Eye Colour:Brown
Hair Colour:Black
Hair Length:Mid Length
Facial Hair:Clean Shaven
Skin Colour:Caucasian
CRB Checked:Enhanced
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Credits
Corporate, 2009-2010, Sir Guy of Gisbourne / The Black Knight, MEDIEVAL BANQUET LONDON
Corporate, 2003-2010, Fight Performer, SHAKESPEARE'S GLOBE EXHIBITION, The Globe, Philip Stafford
Corporate, 2009, Rudolf (Prisoner of Zenda) & Gentleman (Dick Turpin), DIAMOND SWORDS, Warwick Castle / British Academy of Fencing, Roy Goodall · read 2 reviews ››
Corporate, 2009, Fight Choreographer / Fight Performer, GLOUCESTER QUAYS OFFICIAL OPENING, Gloucester Quays / Liveblades · read 3 reviews ››
Corporate, 2009, Fight Choreographer / Fight Performer - Sergeant, REIKSGUARD PROMOTION VIDEO, The Black Library Books / Warhammer, Richard Williams
Corporate, 2009, Fight Director, THE SURGE 3D, Vision3 Ltd, Chris Parks
Corporate, 2008, Fight Performer (Heer Albrecht), OLYMPIC DREAMER, Shannon & Clark Productions Ltd, Andy Wilkinson - Fight Arranger / Richard Shannon - Director · read 1 review ››
Corporate, 2008, Fight Choreographer / Fight Performer, THE ART OF DUELLING - DOCUMENTARY, Creative Assembly
Corporate, 2007, Fight Performer & Fencing Coach, RAISA GORBACHEV FOUNDATION, Hampton Court Palace
Corporate, 2006, Fight Choreographer & Performer, MILE END FESTIVAL, Mile End Park, Jon Edgley-Bond
Feature Film, 2009, Fight Team, BASEMENT, Paperknife Productions, Asham Kamboj
Feature Film, 2009, Fight Team, LORD OF THE RINGS: BORN OF HOPE, AWP, Kate Madison · read 2 reviews ››
Opera, 2010, Fight Director, BEOWULF, Old Queen's Head & Bridewell Theatre / Eclectic Opera, Buffy Sharpe · read 1 review ››
Opera, 2010, Fight Director, PIRATES OF PENZANCE, Epson Playhouse / Epsom Light Opera Company, Lee Power
Motion Capture, 2010, Fight Choreographer & Performer, NAPOLEON TOTAL WAR, SEGA / Creative Assembly, Greg Alston · read 3 reviews ››
Motion Capture, 2010, Fight Choreographer & Performer, SHOGUN 2 - TOTAL WAR, SEGA / Creative Assembly, Greg Alston · read 1 review ››
Motion Capture, 2009, Fight Choreographer & Performer, EMPIRE TOTAL WAR - ELITE UNITS (EAST, WEST & AMERICA), SEGA / Creative Assembly, Grey Alston
Motion Capture, 2009, Fight Choreographer & Performer, EMPIRE TOTAL WAR - THE WARPATH CAMPAIGN, SEGA / Creative Assembly, Grey Alston
Motion Capture, 2008, Fight Choreograper & Performer, EMPIRE TOTAL WAR, SEGA / Creative Assembly, Greg Alston - Lead Animator · read 16 reviews ››
Musical Theatre, 2010, Co-Fight Director, LAST OF THE MOHICANS (IN PRODUCTION), Travesty Theatre
Musical Theatre, 2010, Fight Director, WEST SIDE STORY (IN PRODUCTION), Epsom Playhouse / Epsom Players, Chris Malone
Musical Theatre, 2009, Fight Director, HOOKED, Theatre 503 & George Square Theatre (Edinburgh Festival) / Polly Coco & Co Productions, Anna Östergren · read 1 review ››
Musical Theatre, 2009, Fight Director, JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, Wyllyotts Theatre, Adam Boden
Musical Theatre, 2008, Fight Director, BACK TO THE 80'S, CAST, Rob Ingham · read 1 review ››
Musical Theatre, 2008, Fight Director, BUGSY MALONE, West Wing, Scott Burgess
Musical Theatre, 2006, Fight Choreography & Performer, THE LEGEND OF BEOWULF, Travesty Theatre / Cockpit Theatre, Delyth Jones · read 1 review ››
Short Film, 2010, Fight Director, APPETITE, National Film & Television School, Robert McKillop
Short Film, 2010, Fight Performer / Choreographer, IT'S OVER, Impact, Sam Kahn
Short Film, 2010, Stunt Co-ordinator, MACBETH NO MORE, Suri Krishnamma
Short Film, 2010, Fight Unit - Additional Choreography, SCHOOL RUN, Green Acre Productions, Phil West
Short Film, 2010, Fight Director, SOUTH SIDE - TRAILER, Urban Media Productions, Shantelle Rochester
Short Film, 2010, Fight Director, THE MAKING OF... (IN PRODUCTION), Endevour Films/Angela Clare
Short Film, 2009, Fight Director, NEXT GLOBAL CRISIS- EPISODE 2, NGC, Andrew Fraiser
Short Film, 2009, Fight Director, PENTHESILEA, Juliane von Sivers, Erin Wheeler
Short Film, 2007, Fight Director, FOUR 1, Muddy Icon, George Kirkham · read 1 review ››
Short Film, 2007, Fight Director, HITTING PEOPLE WITH STICKS, NaDobra Films, Marysia Kay
Short Film, 2006, The Fixer, INNOCENT VICTIM, Brendon O'Loughlin
Short Film, 2006, Fight Performer, THE STRANGER, Jamie Montgomery · read 1 review ››
Television, 2010, Combat Trainer, ANGER MANAGEMENT, Flashback Television Ltd, William Johns
Television, 2009-2010, Stunt co-ordinator & actor training, CHRONICLES OF SYNTAX, Susan E Clarke
Television, 2009, Assistant Fight Director / Fight Performer, DAMIAN - THE FALL OF INNOCENCE (PILOT), Adverto Films, Ogodinife Okpue · read 1 review ››
Theatre, 2010, Fight Director, FRIENDREQUEST.COM, West Wing Arts Centre / Dog Bite, Kevin Condliffe
Theatre, 2010, Fight Director, HAMLET (IN PRODUCTION), UK National Tour / Icarus Theatre Collective, Max Lewendel
Theatre, 2010, Fight Director, JUKAI (IN PRODUCTION), Theatre Temoin, Ailin Conant
Theatre, 2010, Fight Director, MARLOW, Griffon's Edge Productions, Don Lillie
Theatre, 2010, Fight Director, ON THE BORDERLINE, Bloomsbury Theatre / Interanimation Theatre, Clara Armand · read 1 review ››
Theatre, 2010, Fight Director, RIP HER TO SHREDS, Old Red Lion Theatre / Icarus Theatre Collective, Max Lewendel
Theatre, 2010, Assistant Fight Director, TROILUS AND CRESSIDA, Lost Theatre, Adrian Brown
Theatre, 2009, Fight Director, 'TIS PITY SHE'S A WHORE, White Bear / Baseless Fabric, Joanna Turner · read 3 reviews ››
Theatre, 2009, Fight Director, A FLORENTINE TRAGEDY, Palazzo Davanzati, Florence, Italy / Syracuse University & New York University, Robert Cameron
Theatre, 2009, Fight Director, A MIDSUMMER NIGHTS DREAM, T.Y.P.E., Hugh Allison · read 1 review ››
Theatre, 2009, Assistant Fight Director, AFTER JULIET, London Studio Centre / Seedtime, Susan Raasay
Theatre, 2009, Fight Director, AN ODE TO MY SISTER, UK national tour / Images of Elsewhere, Yasmin Gurreeboo & Lucy Bradley
Theatre, 2009, Fight Director, BOUNCERS, West Wing Rep Company, Kristiina Paul
Theatre, 2009, Fight Director, CHRISTMAS RELOADED, Old Red Lion / Papa Tango, Sam Donovan · read 1 review ››
Theatre, 2009, Fight Director, CINDERELLA, Harrow Arts Centre, Yasmin Gurreeboo
Theatre, 2009, Fight Director, EDMOND, Wiltons Music Hall, Elliot Cowan
Theatre, 2009, Fight Director, NATURE ADORES A VACUUM, Soho Theatre / Solidaire Theatre Productions, Mike Miller
Theatre, 2009, Fight Director, ONE WHITE, ONE BLACK, Rose Bruford Theatre / Amaze, Henry Muttoo
Theatre, 2009, Fight Director, OTHELLO, UK national tour / Icarus Theatre Collective, Max Lewendel · read 4 reviews ››
Theatre, 2009, Fight Director, ROBIN HOOD, West Wing / Little Wolf Entertainment, Zoe Waterman
Theatre, 2009, Director, SLOG, West Wing, Ronin Traynor
Theatre, 2009, Fight Director, THE WOMAN BEFORE, Soho Theatre & Brockley Jack Theatre / Solidaire Theatre Productions, Juliane von Sivers · read 1 review ››
Theatre, 2009, Fight Director, UPSIDE DOWN, Arcola Theatre - Adventurers in Movement , Alessandra Fel
Theatre, 2008, Fight Director, BEAUTY & THE BEAST , West Wing, Yasmin Gurreeboo
Theatre, 2008, Fight Director, CAN YOU SEE ME YET, Brockley Jack Theatre / Language Laid Bare Productions, Joanna Turner · read 2 reviews ››
Theatre, 2008, Director / Fight Director, ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST , West Wing, Ronin Traynor · read 2 reviews ››
Theatre, 2008, Fight Director, THE COLLECTOR, Arcola Theatre & Aslan Productions, Ben Caplan
Theatre, 2008, Fight Director, THE REVENGER'S TRAGEDY, Bridewell Theatre, Baseless Fabric Theatre Company, Joanna Turner
Theatre, 2008, Fight Director, WIND IN THE WILLOWS, West Wing, Yasmin Gurreeboo
Theatre, 2007, Fight Director, ALADDIN, West Wing, Lucy Bradley · read 2 reviews ››
Theatre, 2007, Fight Director & Brindsley (Lead), BLACK COMEDY, West Wing, Danielle Scott · read 1 review ››
Theatre, 2007, Fight Director, THE COLLECTOR, Aslan Productions / Gate Theatre & The Iron Belly, Ben Caplan
Theatre, 2006, Fight Director, CINDERELLA, West Wing, Yasmin Gurreeboo · read 2 reviews ››
Theatre, 2006, Fight Director, MERI CHRISTMAS, UK national tour / RIFCO, Pravesh Kumar · read 2 reviews ››
Theatre, 2005, Fight Consultant, ALMOST NOTHING, Hen & Chicken Theatre / Beneath the Skin, Caroline Ross
Theatre, 2004, Fight Director, SEX DRUGS & LAST MINUTE GOALS, SYPC, Sarah Jones · read 1 review ››
Web Media, 2010, Action Director, PRIMARY FACTION, Left Eye Blind / I Dare Productions, Susan E Clarke
Web Media, 2010, Fight Director, THE SYNDICATE, Marmalade Productions, Victoria Howell
Web Media, 2010, Director & Fight Performer (Hemlock), TYCAN TOURNAMENT - I MUDD, Independent Drama / I Dare Productions
Other, 2010, Stage Combat Teacher - Rapier & Dagger, BRITISH NATIONAL STAGE COMBAT WORKSHOP, I.A.M.S. / B.A.S.S.C.
Other, 2010, Stage Combat Guest Teacher, COURT THEATRE TRAINING COMPANY
Other, 2010, Stage Combat Teacher, FORTE THEATRE
Other, 2010, Stage Combat Teacher, KNIFE & FOUND WEAPONS WORKSHOP, Stage Combat Germany
Other, 2010, Stage Combat Teacher, THAMES VALLEY UNIVERSITY / CREATIVE ACADEMY, Dance Degree
Other, 2010, Combat Teacher & Co-ordinator, THE EMPIRE WORKSHOP, Archway / B.A.S.S.C., Class taught: Mass Battle
Other, 2009-2010, Stage Combat Teacher, CREATION THEATRE
Other, 2008-2010, Stage Combat Teacher, DRAMA STUDIO LONDON
Other, 2006-2010, Stage Combat Teacher, INDEPENDENT DRAMA FIGHT COURSES
Other, 2006-2010, Resident Stage Combat Teacher, WEST WING ARTS CENTRE · read 1 review ››
Other, 2009, Stage Combat Workshop, AZURE THEATRE SCHOOL
Other, 2009, TA Broadsword & Single Sword, BRITISH NATIONAL STAGE COMBAT WORKSHOP, I.A.M.S. / B.A.S.S.C.
Other, 2009, Stage Combat Workshops, E. FINCHLEY YOUTH THEATRE
Other, 2009, Stage Combat Teacher, LONDON SCHOOL OF MUSICAL THEATRE
Other, 2009, Stage Combat Workshop, LSE - DRAMA SOCIETY
Other, 2009, Stage Combat Workshop, MILLSIDE SCHOOL / HAYBROOK COLLEGE
Other, 2009, Combat Teacher & Co-ordinator, THE EMPIRE, Archway / B.A.S.S.C., Classes taught: Jedi v Sith & Combat Circuit
Other, 2009, Combat Teacher & Co-ordinator, THE LION IN WINTER, The Rag Factory / B.A.S.S.C., Class taught: 'To the beat of the drum'
Other, 2004-2009, Stage Combat Workshops, SLOUGH YOUNG PEOPLES CENTRE - S.Y.P.C.
Other, 2008, Combat Teacher JGA, BRITISH NATIONAL STAGE COMBAT WORKSHOP, I.A.M.S. / B.A.S.S.C.
Other, 2008, Rapier & Dagger and Unarmed workshops, QUESTORS THEATRE
Other, 2008, Combat Teacher & Co-ordinator, THE LION IN WINTER WORKSHOP, E15 / B.A.S.S.C., Classes taught: Pimp my Fight (Rapier & Dagger) & Found Weapons
Other, 2004-2008, B.A.S.S.C. courses intern , ACTOR WORKS, CENTRAL SCHOOL OF SPEECH & DRAMA, CITY LIT, DRAMA STUDIO LONDON, E15
Other, 2004-2008, B.A.S.S.C. Workshops Intern, B.N.S.C.W., THE LION, THE EMPIRE
Skills
English
Accordion
Baritone
Chin Woo
Fencing (Epee)
Fencing (Foil)
Fencing (Sabre)
Kung Fu (Shaolin)
Air Ram
Break Falls
Common Rolls
Diving-Open Water
Falls
Fight Co-ordinating
Fight Directing
Fight Work
Risk Assessment
Stage Combat (Advanced)
Sword Work
Unarmed Combat
Weapons
Running
ScubaDiving
Shooting
Swimming
Car
Adult Teacher/Trainer
Advanced Combat Certificate
Choreography
Computer Literate
Fight Arranger
First Aid At Work
Health & Safety
Motion Capture Work
Project Management
Risk Assessment
Screen Combat
Posts / Training & Qualifications
Secretary - British Academy of Stage & Screen Combat
Director - Images of Elsewhere
Director - Independent Drama
STAGE COMBAT
British Academy of Stage & Screen Combat / Society of American Fight Directors.
Trained extensively under Master Teachers Bret Yount, Jonathan Leverett and Richard Ryan and Teachers Aaron Anderson, John McFarland, Marlon Bulger, Philip d'Orleans, Roger Bartlett and Scot Mann.
Distinctions in Broadsword, Knife, Quarterstaff, Rapier & Dagger, Single Sword / Swashbuckling, Small Sword, Sword & Shield, Unarmed Combat - B.A.S.S.C.
MARTIAL ARTS
Bagua Palm - trained under Master Qu, Kunya Mountain, China
Baji Fist - trained under Master Guo, Kunya Mountain, China
Chi Kung - trained under Master Guo, Kunya Mountain, China
Chin Woo - trained under Master Alistair Monteith, England
Shaolin Kung Fu - trained under Master Shi Xing Qing, Kunya Mountain, China.
Tai Chi - trained under Masters Guo and Wang, Kunya Mountain, China
FIREARMS
Member of Blackfriars Full Bore Club
STUNTS
Air Ram - Tony Christian
ACTING
Drama Foundation Course - City Lit Institute (Voice – Irene Bradshaw / Acting – Rodney Archer / Movement – Irmela Wiemann)
Various specialist courses including:
Meisner - Michael Bernardin
Stanislavski - Georgina Sowerby
Accents - Eileen Benskin
Additional vocal training - Danielle Allan
Certified Teacher - British Academy of Stage & Screen Combat
Fencing Coach – British Academy of Fencing
City & Guilds 7407 – Certificate in further education teaching
Diploma in Professional Development of Voluntary Organisations - Middlesex University (1998)
First Aid at Work
Qualified Chaperone for children in entertainment
MA - History of European Design & Visual Culture - Staffordshire University (1997)
BA (Hons) - Sociology. 2:1 - Staffordshire University (1995)
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