MEET THE TEAM

Nigel is the current Chief Instructor and Head of the School. He was one of the original students and over the years has risen to his current position.

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As an instructor, Nigel primarily teaches longsword and quarterstaff but also has experience in British military sabre, tomahawk and knife and backsword. He has presented workshops at various BFHS, QuadroHEMiA, The Art That Adorns You, Swordpunk and Empower 24 Hour Challenge events.

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He is arguably the most accomplished fighter in the school and has competed in numerous tournaments in longsword, sabre and backsword. He has won a total of 15 medals (including 9 Gold) at various events.

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Away from the HEMA battlefields Nigel runs Olafson Arts, a company that specialises in Weapon Throwing, HEMA and LARPing as well as artistic blacksmithing. In addition he has had published short stories.