ABOUT FENRIS KDF
Fenris KDF is a Historical Fencing school with youth to adult classes, demonstrations, semi-private lessons, and a tournament team. Focusing on the 15-16th c. Liechtenauer KdF tradition, our training program is unique in its focus on the historical accuracy of the system in context, as well as the adaptation of it in a modern world.
Principles of Fenris KDF
Service
Wisdom
Openness
Respect
Diligence
Syrio: Nine years Syrio Forel was first sword to the Sealord of Braavos, he knows these things. Listen to him, boy.
Arya: I'm a girl.
Syrio: Boy, girl. You are a sword, that is all. - Game of Thrones
Chapter 22, Arya II
At Fenris KdF, we hold our students to a standard of striving for something greater than themselves in order to put others first. Good judgement, in order to make better decisions. To be curious, and embrace learning. Humility, to learn from others' experience. And above all, to never give up, and never stop striving to be a better S.W.O.R.D.
MEET OUR INSTRUCTORS
Jake is a seasoned historical fencer with 30 years of teaching experience in both academic instruction and competitive martial arts. He has a career high tournament ranking of 162 out of over 9,700 longsword fencers worldwide, is a HEMAA Certified Instructor, and holds a Master's Degree in History.
An interview with Jake by Keith Farrell on the importance of books in HEMA
Listen to an interview with Jake on the HEMA-cast from IGX 2018
Jake Priddy
Head Instructor, Provost
History & Interpretation
Professionally, Michael has 40 years experience in various teaching roles, the latest of which is earning the rank of Fechter at Fenris KdF. Personally, He is a musician, veteran, foreign language professional, and sci-fi/fantasy nerd.
Asst. Instructor,
Theory & Practice
Michael Prince
Kevin began his HEMA journey in 2018 and joined FKDF in 2019,specializing in the mechanics and techniques of cutting with sharpswords. Thanks to the instruction received at FKDF, Kevin has won 9 medals in cutting events at HEMA tournaments in the U.S. and Europe,including 3 gold.Kevin enjoys demonstrating and teaching cutting fundamentals to new students and incorporating those mechanics into their fencing practice.
Kevin Spencer
Asst. Instructor,
Cutting mechanics