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Nataka-do is a method for actors which melts acting and martial arts in a single form of corporeal expression, exalting the outward plasticity and developing internal harmony. This theatrical discipline transforms the physical fight in choreography, highlighting the expressive and communicative potentialities of action.
Nataka-do was structured in 2001 by Gabriele Goria and Fabrizio Nicastro. The method provides the study of  martial arts techniques along with sequences of drama improvisations, in order to create fighting choreographies. The method is adaptable both in theatre and in cinema.

Nataka, from Sanskrit, means “actor” or “dancer” or “mime”. In this contest it emphasizes the element of instinctive exploration of expressive qualities, trough sequences of theatrical improvisation.

Do, from Japanese, means “way”, “route”, “walk”, and in this case it designates the martial discipline support, which helps the harmonic developing of athletic capacities and mental balance.

Teachers

Gabriele Goria: born in Moncalieri (Torino, Italy) in 1979, is a professional actor graduated at the Theatre Academy of Italy (Accademia Nazionale d’Arte Drammatica “Silvio d’Amico” in Rome, Italy) in 2001. He started practicing Ju Jitsu at the age of 9 and since 1994 he practises Shaolin Chuan and Tai Chi Chuan at traditional Kung Fu school of renowned Master Chang Dsu Yao. Gabriele Goria acted with Anna Bolens Company and Torino Spettacoli Company in Torino, and with directors and actors as Mario Ferrero, Massimo Foschi, Piero Nuti, Adriana Innocenti. 

 

Fabrizio Nicastro: born in Torino in 1979, is a movie actor and black belt of Ju Tai Jutsu. Among his works: 7/8 by Stefano Landini (2007), Nemmeno il Destino by Daniele Gaglianone (2003), Così Ridevano by Gianni Amelio (1998). He also acts in the comic group "Senso d'Oppio" (Zelig Off 2008).

 

www.gorianet.it/natakado/
gabriele@gorianet.it

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The founders of the Nataka-do system are Gabriele Goria and Fabrizio Nicastro.

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Shiva Nataraja at the Museé Guimet in Paris, France   Shiva è una delle principali manifestazioni della divinità, nel mondo Induista. Incarna la distruzione e il conseguente rinnovamento. Ciò viene anche espresso rappresentandolo come “nataraja” (re – raja - della “danza” – nata). Le posizioni evidenziate in statue come questa, sono valide spesso sia per movimenti coreografici, sia per combattimenti marziali.

extract from Kameo and Ario Maru fighting by Kuniyoshi Giappone, 1845 ca  In Cina, in Giappone, in buona parte dell’est asiatico, teatro, danza, meditazione e arte marziale, si fondono spesso, manifestando plasticità esteriore e armonia interiore.