Exercise F. Good evening and welcome to the show.0:03
Joining us today we have Johnny Williams, a stuntman who has worked on some major Hollywood films.0:08
Now, that does sound exciting, Johnny.0:14
Tell us a bit about what you do.0:17
Well, as a stuntman, I replace film actors when scenes are too dangerous for them to perform.0:19
I as the work is incredibly challenging.0:26
You never know what you'll be doing from one day to the next.0:29
You could be falling down a flight of stairs, fighting with a co-star, or even set on fire for an action scene.0:32
Wow, that sounds really dangerous.0:39
Yes, the job does involve a certain amount of danger.0:42
While all of our stunts have to look good, safety is a top priority.0:46
Even then, A stunt can sometimes go wrong, resulting in stuntmen being injured.0:52
Have you had any bad experiences while doing a stunt?0:57
Well, I once had to leap off a wall and then swing off a tree.1:01
I had practiced it many times.1:05
However, when I grabbed the tree, the branch snapped.1:08
I didn't break any bones, but the impact knocked me out.1:12
Well, as always, there was a medical team at hand.1:16
So I didn't have to go to hospital.1:20
They bundled me into the medical van, and I woke up several hours later with a pounding headache.1:22
Fortunately, I wasn't seriously injured.1:28
Wow, that sounds pretty scary!1:31
What sort of skills do you need to do this dangerous job?1:33
Well, you need to be athletic and be ready to take risks.1:36
When I was younger, I did a lot of extreme sports, like rock climbing and skydiving.1:40
However, to become a stunt performer, you need to be approved by the National Stunt Organisation, which meant I had to attend stunt school.1:46
And now you run your own stunt academy, right?1:56
We offer classes in combat, water stunts, special effects, and much more.2:01
Although there is no official qualification, candidates receive a certificate upon completion.2:07
Which is a great thing to have on your stunt portfolio.2:12
Who can sign up for the academy?2:16
We have classes ranging from beginner to advanced, and each candidate is placed according to their ability.2:20
We even offer a kids camp which is suitable for children aged 8 years and over.2:27
What kinds of activities are available for children?2:33
Well, we teach kids how to fall and land safely, perform theatrical sword fights, and do stunts on a trampoline.2:36
We also offer an obstacle course that is a lot of fun and improves fitness.2:44
How can people sign up for your stunt academy?2:49
Registration for all of our programmes can be done via our website, or alternatively, you can contact our call centre.2:52
We are open from March until November, but our kids' camp is only available in July.2:59
What kind of advice would you give to somebody who is thinking about becoming a stunt performer?3:05
Well, it's really important to have a healthy lifestyle, so eat well and stay active.3:11
Also, try to get involved with as many sports as possible.3:16
Every skill helps, as you never know what lies ahead.3:20
Great advice, Johnny.3:24
Thanks for coming on the show.3:25
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