Instructors

Head Instructor, Co-Founder

Brittany started HEMA in 2011 and founded Stronghold in 2018. She is a highly sought after instructor having taught workshops across the United States, Canada, and Europe. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Medieval History. Brittany has won a multitude of medals in categories such as wrestling, sabre, longsword, rapier, sharp cutting, and more. 

Head Instructor, Co-Founder

Super-champion.

Senior Instructor

Ramon has been with Stronghold since 2020 and has since medaled in multiple weapon categories such as longsword, dagger, rapier, and messer. He is a diligent coach who has supported dozens of members on their own competitive journeys locally and internationally. You can catch him running our Friday night conditioning classes. 

Senior Instructor

 Rob joined Stronghold in 2020. He is a lifelong martial artist with extensive experience in a wide variety of armed and unarmed styles.  You can find Rob running our Monday night Rapier classes. 

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Josh has been practicing HEMA with Stronghold since 2021. He has honed his skills through tournaments and study across the United States and Europe. You can find him leading our Saturday morning langesmesser class.  

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Piper has been practicing HEMA with Stronghold since 2023. She has been a force on the tournament circuit having medaled in multiple weapons categories including longsword, saber, rapier+dagger, and sword+buckler. You can find her leading our Smallsword classes on the first Monday of every month.  

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Devin began his HEMA journey with Stronghold in 2022. He is passionate about sword & buckler, messer, and longsword in the German and Italian traditions. You can find him leading our Beginner's Courses on Saturdays. 

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Richard began HEMA and Buhurt in 2018, but largely focused his attention on armored combat. He holds several medals in armored team melees. You can find him leading our Buhurt classes throughout the week! 

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Matt started Buhurt in 2019 and has proven himself to be a talented armored duelist and armored combat team member. You can find him leading our Buhurt classes throughout the week!