Instructors
Founder and Head Instructor
Eric Lowe
His love for the art drove him to found Swordwind in 2014. Eric has over 10 years of experience in vintage European dance. He carries this background into fencing with a passion for teaching functional movement in terms of sparring and cutting body mechanics.
Bolognese Instructor
Pike Pullen
He enjoys bringing his background in folkstyle wrestling, Chinese Martial Arts, and BJJ to HEMA.
KDF Instructor
Owen Sykes
He is a life long lover of fencing, martial arts, and history. His goal is to approach the sources holistically, and expand the repertoire of his students beyond one weapon.
Fundamentals and Workshop Instructor
Jess Blair
After joining HEMA in 2016 and figuring out a solid diet and exercise routine she lost over 110 lbs. Now she is passionate to share her knowledge and experience with others. Her expertise is in Longsword, cutting, and body mechanics.
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New Instructor
Coming Soon!
We're working on expanding our team and will have new instructors and classes to offer soon
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New Instructor
Coming Soon!
We're working on expanding our team and will have new instructors and classes to offer soon
Officers
Jess Blair
President
Eric Lowe
Vice President
Deb Timmons
Treasurer
Erin Bowman
Secretary
Board of Directors
Chairman
Eric Lowe
Vice Chairman
Jess Blair
Board Member
Owen Sykes
Board Member
Pike Pullen
Board Member
Robin Conrad
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Instructors Emeritus
Ryan Neale
2019 - 2021
Julian Lukert
2017 - 2018
Richard Vang
2015 - 2017
Kyle Edwards
2015 - 2017