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Individual Movement Techniques (IMT) | Performance-Based Tactical Movement for Film & Television

$80 per participant (registration required)

Next Dates America/New_York
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Course Overview

Individual Movement Techniques (IMT) is a reality-based training course designed for actors, stunt performers, and production talent who want to move believably on camera by understanding how movement actually works in real-world tactical environments.

The premise of this course is simple: authentic performance comes from training real fundamentals, not imitation. By learning how military, law enforcement, and security professionals actually move, position themselves, and transition through space, performers gain the awareness and physical discipline necessary to deliver roles with credibility and confidence.

Training focuses on real movement principles, then translates those principles into the acting and stunt environment so they can be safely, effectively, and convincingly applied on screen or stage.


Training Philosophy and Approach

IMT is not about choreography alone, nor is it about teaching combat tactics. It is about understanding the why behind movement, so performance choices make sense instinctively rather than appearing forced or theatrical.

Instruction emphasizes:

  • How real professionals move with purpose and intent

  • Why posture, spacing, and transitions matter in real environments

  • Situational awareness cues that inform movement decisions

  • Translating real-world movement into camera-safe performance

  • Eliminating habits that undermine realism

By grounding performers in real-world logic, IMT enables more natural, repeatable, and believable performances.


What You Will Learn

Participants will develop practical, performance-ready skills including:

  • Foundational individual movement techniques used by military, law enforcement, and security personnel

  • Standing, kneeling, and prone transitions grounded in real-world application

  • Movement with intent informed by environmental and situational awareness

  • Partner spacing, directional movement, and flow for realistic scenes

  • Common mistakes that break realism and how to correct them


Training Format

  • Instructor-led demonstrations rooted in real-world application

  • Repetitive movement drills to build understanding and consistency

  • Scenario walkthroughs translated for film, television, and stage blocking

  • Coaching focused on safe execution and believable delivery

Training is conducted in a controlled environment and adapted specifically for performance use.


Who This Course Is For

This course is designed for performers who want their work to hold up under scrutiny, including:

  • Actors portraying military, law enforcement, or security roles

  • Stunt performers seeking grounded, repeatable movement patterns

  • Extras aiming to elevate on-set credibility

  • Performers with no prior tactical background who want realistic foundations


Prerequisites and Safety

  • Completion of Firearms Safety Fundamentals for Actors (or equivalent familiarity with basic firearms safety concepts) is required

  • No live-fire or combat instruction is included

  • All training is instructor-directed and adapted for performance safety