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Teaching At The Paddy

Instructor Applications for the 2026 workshop are open through April 20! 


The Paddy Crean International Workshop draws its instructors from a wide variety of disciplines including filmwork and stunts, stage combat, intimacy, historical, western and modern martial arts as well as ancillary and specialty movement arts.

The Paddy Crean prides itself on shepherding in new ideas while honoring well-proven practices. We strive to strike a balance between all our Pillars and blend the unique visions and expertise of past, present, and future instructors to create something truly incomparable. The Paddy is more than a workshop; it’s an experience that will be cherished long after it has ended, a place that brings people together to form a new community and family, and a legacy commemorating the arts we all love.  
 
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Qualifications

We request you meet the following qualifications:
  • Advanced Expertise and extended professional experience in at least one, if not more, of the workshop’s four pillars: Stage Combat, Film/Stunts, Historical Combat, Intimacy.
  • Be available for the entirety of the workshop Jan 3 - 9. 
  • Be prepared to teach at least two classes each day of the workshop.
  • Be willing to to lead a morning class/training session solely for Staff and Workshop Assistants. 
  • Be willing to participate in a fireside chat series, sharing experiences and offering lessons from your professional careers.
  • Be eager to continue the Paddy Crean Legacy.  
  • Have a working proficiency at teaching in English.

Application

THEME: The title of our workshop is "Closing the Distance" has the dual meaning for bringing people together from around the globe but also a range combat term. We want to explore what happens when we not only get in distance but close the distance further in a fun and creative way. What happens to that quarterstaff up close, long sword in dagger distance, your weapon broke, hand to hand in a closet...? Some weapons have tactics when in close, others have to improvise. Have a think, have a play. 

Complete the Google form link below which will request you supply: 
  • A brief statement of why you would like to be an Instructor (1000 characters max).
  • Any years you have attended the Paddy Crean Workshop (if applicable).
  • A resume (PDF).
  • 4-6 Classes you’d be interested in leading at the Paddy Crean Workshop (PDF). Please include:
    • The workshop theme this year is Closing the Distance (described above).
    • - Gear 2 of your proposals to the theme. 
    • - Gear 1 towards a virtual audience.
    • - Designate at least one class each beginner, intermediate, and advanced. (Or share if class can be geared towards multiple levels - we're trying to avoid all "open" classes)
PROPOSAL FORMAT:
- Class Title
- Related Paddy Workshop Pillar (Stage Combat, Film/Stunts, Historical Martial Arts, Intimacy, Movement Studies)
- 1 to 2 Sentence description of the class
- Level (open, beginner, intermediate, advanced) 
- Weapon Discipline (if applicable)
- Other Equipment and/or materials required to teach the course.
  • A few logistical questions!
That's it!
Instructor applications for the 2026 Workshop are open!

In Return

  • The IOSP will provide a travel stipend and room & board (lunch and dinner).
  • When not teaching instructors are free to partake of any classes they choose.
  • All instructors will receive a workshop t-shirt! 

Deadline

Applications deadline is April 20, 2025 at 11:59 pm Eastern Time. 

Please Note

The IOSP reserves the right to invite anyone as an instructor per our selection criteria without an application.

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