Major Fields: Both rapier and cut and thrust combat of the 15th and 16th century; Military tactics of the late middle ages and renaissance; and Unarmored combat manuals as historic documents.

Other Areas of Interest: Wood turning technique of the middle ages, Leather fabrication and decoration, and 15th century dagger fighting

Teaching:

• Digrassi for beginners : Introduction to historic combat manuals
• Basic melee training : How to build an army
• 3 things guaranteed to improve your sword work: Historic technique on the SCA list field
• The Dagger technique in the Codex Wallerstein
• Persona development

Specific sword technique is often better done one on one. Find me and put a sword in my hand. If I don't know we will find who does.

Current Group: Barony Of St. Swithins Bog

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