These battles were highly stylized to match the director's Sazuki-based concept.  All weapons were wooden staves, used as spears, swords and bows.

Photographs courtesy of Don Lintner

Director -Gale Childs-Daly, Scenic Design - Keith Harris, Lighting Design - Skelly Warren, Suzuki Coach - Torrey Hansen, Properties Master - Sarah Lord, Hair & Makeup Design - Bethanne Duffy