Roses are red
Swords are sharp
Paddy friends may be far
but we're never apart.
HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!
We have a gift for you this February 14th. Another violent cinematic love letter. To all who find joy in the fight, home at the Paddy, and belonging in our community, this is for you.
WE GIVE YOU:
MAYHEM 2026: The Search for Piglet
Piglet's first Paddy Crean Workshop adventure was off to an exceptional start as they found themselves making new friends, fighting the good fight, and keeping warm in Samantha's pocket. That was until...Piglet went missing. Believed pig-napped, those who knew something weren't talking and Piglet's new friends were raring to beat the answers out of them. Samantha, frantic to find her beloved buddy, finds herself plunged into the fray as her search leads her into dangerous territory. Will Samantha survive the ensuing battle? Will Piglet be found? And will our one-take-film capture the epic talents of the amazing fighters and instructors at the Paddy Crean Workshop?
#takemetopaddy #ClosingInOnPaddy #stagecombat #fightingforfilm #massbattle
Our final Throwback Thursday before we gather again in Banff! I can’t think of a better way to start a new year than fighting with our Paddy Family in person and online!
Virtual Paddy registration is still open! paddycrean.com/virtual
The Paddy Crean Online Auction is featuring several tuitions to SAFD Stage Combat Workshops!
Join the auction and bid on training to level up your skills in 2026!
Deep gratitude to the workshops who donated!
Pacer Punch
TXI
Summer Sling
The Seattle Sockeye
Mitten Mayhem
SAFD National Stage Combat - $200 USD Tuition Waiver
2026 Lonestar Smash
Bidding starts January 3!
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The IOSP Paddy Crean Auction is going ONLINE!
Bidding open January 3 -8!
Anyone around the world can bid on a variety of exciting items and opportunities from tuitions and discounts on stage combat workshops, to virtual experiences with exceptional instructors!
Scan the code to create an account and get a sneak peek at what you can bid on!
Help us fundraise to support our scholarship program and operations!
The holiday dust may be settling, but we’re stirring up some trouble! Start your new year off training with instructors from around the world!
Register for the Virtual Paddy Crean Workshop now!
paddycrean.com/virtual
Live Workshop: January 4-8, 2026
Recorded video access (for all participants): January 4 - Feb 14!
#takemetopaddy #closinginonpaddy
TRAIN WITHOUT TRAVELING!
We’re bringing you access to 18.5 hours of LIVE training and an additional 10.5 hours of recorded content.
That’s 29 hours of training you can do FROM HOME! For only $350 CAD ($275 USD, £200)
That’s only $7-12/hour! What a deal!
Register today and join us live, hybrid, or for the recorded classes and learn from all these amazing folks.
paddycrean.com/virtual
Exploring the PEN part of the International Order of the Sword and the Pen, check out these lecture classes and join in on the conversation as part of the Virtual Paddy Crean Workshop! All from the comfort of your own home!
Full schedule and class descriptions available on the website:
paddycrean.com/virtual-classes
Panache Package registrants also get full access to the recorded library of classes. 29 total hours of training!
Give the gift of training!
Give your loved one something that will benefit them and their careers for years!
Info & Registration Here: Paddycrean.com/virtual
Gift certificates are available if you’d like to purchase a package as a gift for someone else.
Just email us: virtual paddy (at) theiosp. org (remove the spaces)
PANACHE PACKAGE!
Join us in our Virtual Paddy Crean Live Classes from home!
Follow along in real time, ask questions and receive feedback from the instructors. You don’t have to be able to attend them all, just join when you can!
• Morning Period: 10:20 am MST (12:20 pm EST/5:20 pm GMT/4:20 am AEDT)
• Afternoon Period: 1:00 pm MST (3:00 pm EST/ 8:00 pm GMT / 7:00 am AEDT)
• Expert Panels: 7:30 PM MST (9:30 pm EST/ 2:30 am GMT / 1:30 pm AEDT)
These are our the movement classes on the roster!
Full schedule and class descriptions available on the website:
/virtual-classes
Panache Package registrants also get full access to the recorded library of classes. 29 total hours of training!
LIVE FROM BANFF!
You’ve already met these folks as they’re all teachers at the In-Person Paddy. So while you couldn’t join us there, we’re thrilled to offer you a chance to train with them from afar!
Register for the Virtual Paddy Crean Workshop NOW!
paddycrean.com/virtual
Afro-Cuban Dance with Cha Ramos
Embodied Consent with Jessica Bennett
Fancy Footwork with Ian Rose
Introduction to Fight Direction Paperwork with Yarit Dor
All of My Fingers and Most of My Toes: Knife Tossing for Everyone with Casey Kaleba
People Ping Pong with Claire Llewellyn
Believe You Can Fly with Emilie Guillaume
The Code Duello that Influenced Shakespeare with Jared Kirby
Read more about these fabulous folks here: /vpinstructors
#takemetopaddy #ClosingInOnPaddy