Workshop & Intensive Instructors

Christian Tobler
Selohaar Fechtschule

Christian Henry Tobler has been a longtime student of swordsmanship, especially as it applies to the pursuit of the chivalric ideals. A passionate advocate of the medieval Liechtenauer school, his work in translating and interpreting Sigmund Ringeck’s commentary firmly established him as an important contributor to the growing community of Western martial artists. This work […]

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Devon Boorman
Academie Duello

Devon Boorman is a world renowned martial arts instructor, practitioner, and author with a focus on Italian Armizare, including the use of rapier, sidesword, longsword, grappling, and mounted combat. Over the past 25 years he has won international competitions, taught workshops and seminars throughout the world on both the study and practice of historical techniques […]

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Eric Myers
Sonoma State University Fencing Masters Certificate Program

Eric was certified as a Master at Arms in classical Italian fencing by the San Jose State University Fencing Masters Program in 2008, and is a cofounder of the Sacramento Sword School. He teaches classical and historical fencing, as well as fencing pedagogy through various channels including the Sonoma State University Fencing Masters Certificate Program. […]

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James Reilly
Goliath Historical Fencing Academy

Principle Instructor at the Goliath Historical Fencing Academy, James Reilly has taught private seminars and at major fencing events both in the United States and internationally. He uses the recital of Liechtenauer as the basis for his longsword curriculum and is known for his work interpreting Joachim Meyer’s text on the longsword and rapier. He […]

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Mike Panian
Swordfighters Martial Arts and Self Defence

Mike Panian has been teaching martial arts for nearly 50 years.  As a wrestling coach, karate teacher, and sword fighting instructor he has been helping people to learn and grow through the martial arts for most of his adult life.  He is the owner/operator of Swordfighters Martial Arts and Self Defence in Vernon BC. Past and […]

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Sean Hayes
Northwest Fencing Academy

Sean Hayes is a fencing master trained in traditional Italian fencing pedagogy under Maestro d’Armi William M. Gaugler at the San Jose State University Fencing Masters Program, starting in 1995 and graduating in 1999; and was first trained in traditional French foil under Maitre d’armes Adam Crown starting in 1991. He has studied Historical European Martial Arts […]

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