Open Gate Movement Arts

We are less than one week out from🔪🌲Fight Camp 🔪🌲and that means It's time to meet your councilors!!

These camp councilors (or TAs) will help you grow toward your goals as they assist with teaching class, delivering personalized notes, and taking care of the logistics so that you can keep your eyes on the prize!

This years councilors in no particular order are...








Page through to learn a little about each one, and don't forget to visit opengatema.com to get all the details on fight camp and register for class! Link to registration form here: https://forms.gle/yGh16sCNbGjz7kLw9

🎉New Class Registrations are Open!!🎉

We are proud to announce two unique class intensives for the late summer - a Smallsword SPT and the all-new *Fight Camp!*

Check out our website and read the captions for more info, including the links to register via google form.

Last Chance! Registration closes tonight! Don't miss out on our Motion Capture Workshop tomorrow!

Register here:
http://www.opengatema.com/class-and-programming.html

Meet the Mocap Instructor!
Michael Saubert Jr.
Based in Chicago, Michael is a multi-talented artist whose diverse skill set spans acting, teaching, choreography, and stunt work. With a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Performance from The University of Illinois at Chicago, he has cultivated a strong foundation in the arts, enhancing his creative expression and physicality.

Michael is not only a passionate performer on stage but also a Certified Teacher with the Society of American Fight Directors (SAFD). As a founding member of Open Gate Movement Arts, he is dedicated to making stage combat training accessible in the Chicagoland area, emphasizing joy, community building, and play in his teaching.

As a SAG-AFTRA stuntman you can recently see him on acclaimed television shows such as Chicago Fire, Chicago PD, Chicago Med, Deli Boys, and Justified: City Primeval. Michael is set to feature in the upcoming A24 film Enemies, showcasing his expanding repertoire. Additionally, he coaches with One and Done Stunts.

Michael serves as a core member of two motion capture teams for Netherrealm Studios and Raven Software. His work in the gaming industry includes contributions to popular titles such as Mortal Kombat 11, Mortal Kombat Aftermath, Mortal Kombat Onslaught, MK 1, Mortal Kombat Khaos Reigns, Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War, Call of Duty: Vanguard, Call of Duty: Warzone, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, and Call of Duty: Black Ops 7.

Outside his professional endeavors, Michael is a dedicated practitioner of Shaolin Kung Fu and Sanda, which further enhance his physical abilities and discipline.

With a deep commitment to his craft, Michael is a dynamic and versatile artist who seeks to uplift his community with joy based education.

Join us
Saturday June 27th from 1-5 pm
Where:
Great Works Theatre, located at 1803 W Byron St, Chicago, IL (2nd floor; note that it is not wheelchair accessible). Street Parking is available, but can be tricky to find some evenings.

Tuition:
$75

Register Here:
http://www.opengatema.com/class-and-programming.html

Company member Kate Booth joining us at the Chicago Clash!

Come check us out at the Chicago Clash!

Come join us for another exciting Open Gate Movement Arts Continuing Education Workshop! Join Company Member Michael Saubert Jr. as he navigates you through the wonderful world of Motion capture performance!

Register Here:
http://www.opengatema.com/class-and-programming.html

Hey Open Gate Warriors! Chicagolands regional workshop the Winter Wonderland Workshop is coming up, so roll on through if you want some awesome training opportunities!

Hello Winter Wonderlanders!

Registration for the 2026 Winter Wonderland Workshop and January Intensive is now open!!!

2026 marks the 30th Anniversary of the Winter Wonderland Stage Combat workshop! Come help us celebrate.

The 2026 Winter Wonderland Workshop runs from Thursday, January 8, 2026 - Sunday, January 11, 2026 at the Crowne Plaza O'Hare 5440 N River Rd, Rosemont, IL 60018.

The intensive will be Motion Capture with FM Michelle Ladd & FD Andrew Dylan Ray -January 6 - 7 from 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM

To Register for the 2026 WWW and/or the intensive, click the link at the end of this post.

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WWW PRICING:

*Early registration will end at 11:59pm CST on Friday, November 15th.*

**Any student that attends the Intensive Workshop as well as Thursday - Sunday of WWW will receive a $100 discount on WWW.**

TUITION OPTIONS:

4 Day Workshop Tuition - Full Price $525.00

4 Day Workshop Tuition - Early Registration Discount $450.00*

4 Day Workshop Tuition - SAFD/Union Member Discount $475.00

4 Day Workshop Tuition - Full Time Student Discount $475.00

4 Day Workshop Tuition - Intensive Discount $425.00**

3 Day Workshop Tuition (Flex Day Package) $420.00

3 Day Workshop Tuition - Intensive Discount (Flex Day Package) $320.00

2 Day Workshop Tuition (Flex Day Package) $300.00

1 Day Workshop Tuition (Flex Day Package) $175.00

One discount per registrant.

INTENSIVE PRICING:

Registration will stay open until 1/5/26 so claim your spot while you can!!!

*Price $300.00*
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PAYMENT OPTIONS:

-$50 deposit to hold registration available until 12/15/25

-1 installment payment plan:

•12/28/25

-3 installment payment plan:

•11/15/25

•12/7/25

•12/28/25

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REFUND POLICY:

Deposit is non-refundable

Before - 11/30/25 - 75% of full tuition

12/1/19 - 12/14/25 - 50% of full tuition

12/15/19 - 12/24/25 - 25% of full tuition

After 12/24/25 - Zero Refund

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CLASS SCHEDULE:

There are 4 sessions Thursday – Saturday and 3 sessions Sunday.

Session a: 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM

Session b: 11:15 AM – 12:45 PM

Session c: 2:15 PM – 3:45 PM

Session d: 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM

Registration will stay open until 1/8/26

Please visit our page to stay up to date on the latest details!

Email Rachel Stubbs and Neil Massey - [email protected] with any questions.

Hope to see you there!

Follow this link to register:
https://campscui.active.com/orgs/MACENFP?orglink=camps-registration

We are incredibly proud of our Sword and Shield Students who passed their SPT with 100% recommended pass success rate! Thank you Chuck Coyl for a wonderful adjudication. Thank you to all of our AI's and TA's for their hard and dedicated work. Rest well warriors, we shall see you in the new year!