NICK GILLARD - Stunt Coordinator, Swordmaster

"On Star Wars Episode II and III I had the good fortune of working with Kyle Rowling and his team. He made my job so much easier. His knowledge of weapons, styles, armed and unarmed combat is second to none. He also has a fantastic sense of humor. And nice hair. I would not hesitate to recommend him, as long as I get first tabs."

ERIC BANA- Actor

"Kyle Rowling trained me personally for my role as Hector, on the film Troy. We trained extensively over a period of 6 weeks. I found the one on one basic sword training he provided invaluable and essential to carry out what was expected of me in such a physically challenging role. I would not have been able to perform my own stunts, nor have the level of confidence I did in those fight scenes, without the help from Kyle. I wish him all the best with any future ventures and would highly recommend him as a fight trainer".

MARCUS GRAHAM - Actor

"I worked with an SSCS Fight Director Kyle Rowling on the Sydney Theatre Company's New York Tour of The White Devil, and actually fought with him on stage. It was fabulous to have complete faith in his physical skill, and at the same time be supported by his performance in a tough scene."

CRAIG ANDERSON - AKA Steve Fox - Double the Fist

"SSCS rocks!! They were able to supply us with everything we needed in very short time. Nothing was too much trouble and everything was very safe. They earn the full fist!"

JOHN CLARKE - NIDA

"The National Institute of Dramatic Art has enjoyed a strong relationship with Stage Combat for more than ten years"
Stage Combat has brought tension, excitement and above all safety to many NIDA productions. A vital part of a modern actors skills it is now also part of NIDA's Acting Curriculum."

IAN MCDIARMID - Actor - Star Wars Episodes 1, 2, 3 and 6.

"Kyle Rowling and Michael Byrne were responsible for enabling me to convince as Master Swordsman Palpatine in Revenge of the Sith in an alarmingly short time. This was as a result of their great professional expertise, endless patience, humor and kindness. Michael was also the perfect stunt-double, not only in his outstanding fighting and tumbling skills, but also in his uncanny ability to match them to my performance. I owe them a lot."

DEAN CAREY - Artistic Director - The Actors Centre

"For many years now I have seen the work of Kyle and SSCS grow from a developing muscle to a solid wall of strength and victory. You want a fight? You REALLY want a fight? Wanna play rough?? Then talk to the professionals - you won't put a foot/sword/dagger or mallet wrong! These guys know how to ruuuuuuuummmble..."

F. BRAUN MCASH - Fight Director, Swordmaster: Highlander TV Series

"I have had the opportunity to work with Kyle Rowling, his associate Michael and other members of the Sydney Stage Combat School both at the Paddy Crean International Combat Workshop and in Sydney where they were kind enough to act as assistants for one of my seminars. Their professional work, I believe, stands on its own merits. For my own part, I have found them highly professional in both their attitude towards their art and their constant desire to improve and expand their skills to bring the highest level of expertise to their craft. Personally, I can't think of a higher compliment than that.

BEN JACKSON - Managing Director - ALPHA SHOWS PTY LTD

"Kyle's passion for his work and attitude that anything is possible has been greatly appreciated by our theatre company. When so many in the industry are always about what can't be done, Kyle makes it possible, safe, looking good and easy for actors to make it real. Both Kyle and Trish's fight choreography has been able to captivate our young audiences 2 shows a day, all year, right around Australia. As we continue our production of our new TV shows, we are always keen to get Kyle on board for whatever he can contribute, whether that fight choreography, armoury, or incredible acting performances - or all three!".

MATTHEW JOYCE - Company Director/ Producer - Wang Films Pty Limited

"Kyle Rowling brings a whole new level of professionalism to the set. We were really rushed on our production of The Consulate and Kyle was forced to do a lot of improvisation. The work he did on our action film gave great value to the overall picture and made it look like we blew out our budget by twenty thousand dollars he is a fantastic Fight Director to work with especially with his high energy and passion for doing things right. As a small production company we were very lucky to have Kyle with us".

EDWINA TRIMNELL-RITCHARD - NIDA Student

"As training actors at NIDA, stage combat is one skill we potentially need in our careers. Kyle Rowling equipped us with a vast range of accessible stage combat moves for all physical fights we may come across. The two weeks were unbelievable fun and now this girl ain’t going down without a fight….Thanks Kyle!"

VICTOR CHANG - Cardiac Research Institute Gala Ball 05

"The guys at the Sydney Stage Combat School are masters at choreographing action scenes. An inspiring team of dedicated professionals who make it easy to realize your concepts. Stark realism is the end result! These guys really know what they're doing" George Bruno & Gina Kaney - Producers

MARTIN J. WELLS - Founder, Dot Communications

"We wanted to do something unique for our company this year. Rather than the typical cookie-cut team building experiences, SSCS were willing to work with us in coming up with what was, hands-down, the best event we've ever done. Light years beyond anybody else in terms of capability, flexibility and professionalism."

RINAT SHAHAM - International Opera Singer, New York City

"I have worked with Kyle Rowling over the past 2 years, several times. I can safely say that he is by far the best fight instructor I have ever had in opera. First time around, we worked on the famous Francesca Zambello production of Carmen for Opera Australia, where Kyle has staged a complex and very realistic knife fight between me and a fellow cast member. I have since contacted Kyle as my personal fight instructor to help me solve some combat logistics when I worked at the prestigious Salzburg Easter Festival, and needed his professional advice. Our most recent collaboration was at the mega out-door event of Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour, where Kyle has worked as our fight instructor on this most successful Gail Edward's production of Carmen. Here once again, we were taught how to fight, defeat, and be defeated in most realistic ways. I would recommend Kyle to any opera company in the world, should they require the best, most realistic, and safest combat scenes to be part of their productions."