Tag Archives: Casey Hudecki
What Doesn’t Kill Me Makes Me Stronger Part 4: Fitness is about Consistency, Not Perfection
When I was first injured I was like “Okay! What workouts can I do with one leg?” This turned out to be the wrong question. First, as I think I made clear in my earlier injury blog, just having one … Continue reading
Whatever Doesn’t Kill Me Makes Me Stronger Part 3: Stages Of Recovery
Immediately after an injury you go into survival mode. There’s all sorts of new things to contend with – mobility issues, appointments, trying to sort out what you can keep doing, what you can’t, pain management, disability claims and so … Continue reading
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Whatever Doesn’t Kill Me Makes Me Stronger Part 2: The Tragedy and the Comedy of Crutches
I like to think I can do anything I set my mind to. But there are times your body fails you, and it can be quite eye opening. My first day on crutches, I got up early after being up … Continue reading
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Whatever Doesn’t Kill Me Makes Me Stronger Part 1: A Trip Through Pain
This is a different kind of blog for me, and a little more personal. It is the first Part of a series where I share some of my thoughts and feelings on Pain, by sharing my journey of a recent … Continue reading
Fighting from Script to Screen!
I received an email from someone with some great questions about who contributes to the final look of a fight, and how that happens. So this is a look at the process of developing the fight from script to screen. … Continue reading
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Top Ten Random Things in my Stunt Bag
This is certainly not the blog I promised, but I’ve been on set a lot in the last few weeks, and I’ve decided to start some Top Ten Lists… because it amuses me… Stunt Performers carry around a stunt bag. … Continue reading
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What does a Fight Sound Like?
I had a great term teaching at the Randolph Academy this year! I have been focusing very hard on getting students to use their entire bodies to create the illusion of force and power. I find, especially in basic stage … Continue reading
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A Peek into Casey Choreographing a Castration
Alright, now that I”ve outlined the basics of what I do, I am going to try to write shorter blogs. This next one might be a bit racy, as it is about one of my most recent fight directing jobs. … Continue reading
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Stage Combat 101: The Broad Strokes for the Uninitiated
Most people who have not worked in the entertainment industry are not very familiar with Stage Combat. Having studied and performed stage combat for almost half my life, it is my mission to spread an understanding of this Art of … Continue reading
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