Instructors at SoCal Swordfight 2024

Our event is honored to have hosted an exceptional roster of experienced and passionate individuals, each deeply dedicated to the world of Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA). From masters of longsword techniques to experts in rapier combat, our instructors brought a wealth of knowledge, skill, and enthusiasm to the OC Fair and Event Center for SoCal Swordfight 2024.

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Robin Price

Lamh Bata Lann
Orange County, California

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Robert Childs

Black Tigers
United States of America

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Joshua Wiest

Triangle Sword Guild
Raleigh, North Carolina

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Rebecca Glass

L'arte NYC/PEMAC
New York, New York

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Jonathan Paulino

Philadelphia, Common Fencers Guild
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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KRISTOFER STANSON

Stockholms Stigmän
Stockholm, Sweden

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Steaphen Fick

Davenriche European Martial
San Jose, California

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Michael Chidester

Wiktenauer & HEMA Bookshelf
Cambridge, Massachusetts

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Robert Redfeather

Apache Knive Combat
Orange County, California

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Harriet Coates

Phoenix Society of Historical Swordsmanship
Phoenix, Arizona

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Jeff Jacobson

Tattershall School of Defense
Long Beach, California

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Beth Hammer

Lonin
Seattle, Washington

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Ferdinand Terado

Pekiti-Tirsia Kali System
Eugene, Oregon

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RJ McKeehan

SoCal Swords - SoCal Swordfight
Orange, California

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Myles Cupp

SoCal Swords - SoCal Swordfight
Orange, California

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Brian Stokes

Schola San Marco
Solana Beach, California

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Sigmund Werndorf

LAHMAS
Los Angeles, California

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Arthur Henry

Sacramento Historical Fencing Academy
Sacramento, California

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Jordan Hinckley

UCSA
Salt Lake City, Utah

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Thomas Levine

Davenriche European Martial Arts
Las Vegas, Nevada

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Jonathan Ying

SoCal Swords
Orange, California

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Kendra Brown

Darth Kendra Research
Watertown, Massachusetts

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Kaden Wang

Sacramento Sword School
Sacramento, California

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Fred Kaye

En Garde Fencing
El Cerrito, California

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Michael Tucker

Tuathair Academy of Swordsmanship
Indianapolis, Indiana

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Brittany Saint Leafy

Mordhau Historical Combat
Mesa, Arizona

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Justinder Singh

Burning Sun Historical Swordsmanship
Silver City, New Mexico

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ANNA BEARD

Historical Weapons Guild
Austin, TX & Traverse City, MI

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Anthony Buonomo

Historical Weapons Guild
Austin, TX & Traverse City, MI

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Adam Simmons

Adam VanSwordsman
Wandering Student of the Sword, USA

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Rashelle DeBolt

Noble Science Academy
Reno, Nevada

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Derek Gill

Socal Swords / Czort Fencing
Orange, California

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James Auger

HEMA Director and Judge
Irvine, California

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Paul Barolet

Academy of Arms
North Hollywood, California

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Jonathan Han

En Garde Fencing
Santa Rosa, California

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Marc Lawrence

Cossack Martial Arts USA
Carson, California

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Joe Cantore

Einhorn
Los Angeles, California

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Frank Perrin

Bayt al-Asad: Middle Eastern Combat Arts
Woonsocket, Rhode Island

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Matthew Roche

Lonin League
Seattle, Washington

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Chris Vivo

Academy of European Fighting Arts
Burbank, California

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Ember McIntyre

Lonin League
Seattle Washington

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Rick Silver

Stirling Mercenaries
El Dorado, California

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John Partika

Iron OX Physical Culture
San Diego, California

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Paul Harker

Bujinkan Zeropoint Ohoko Dojo
Costa Mesa, California

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Paul Peng

Sentri Institute
Garden Grove, California

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Jason Clower

Kingfisher Historical Fencing
Chico, California

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Eric Dalshaug

Edmonton Historical Martial Arts
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

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David Laudenslager

Davenriche/The Saber Legion
San Jose, California

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MICHAL SADOWSKI

Nova Fencing LTD
Poland

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Ted Elsner

Sacramento Historical Fencing Academy
Sacramento, California

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James Carhart

Schoole of the Guilded Hilt
Long Beach, California

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Aidan Witherspoon

Crossing Fight School
Southampton Township, New Jersey

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JUDE LEDESMA

F3 Sword Academy / Straight Blast Gym International

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Henry Hill

HAMAA (Nafsi Seif)
California

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Jane Strange

Edmonton Historical Martial Arts
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

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Alexandra Yastishock

Academy of Arms
Los Angeles, California

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Dr. Benjamin Tran

SoCal Swords
Orange, California

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Isaac Humber

Diamond Rose Academie D'Armes

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Andrew Hall

Einhorn LA & Academy of European Fighting Arts
Los Angeles, California

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Ian Terry

San Diego Swordschool
San Diego, California

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