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  Our Team of Leaders and Teachers has been providing quality instruction in Historical European Martial Arts since 1999.
  
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  TSD-Tulsa focuses on German, Italian and British combatives from the 14th-19th centuries as well as Harnischfechten.
  
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ABOUT US
- CULTURE
  
  Research, Education, and Training are the cornerstones of our curriculum. We welcome all who want to come and learn with us.
  
  LEARN MORE >
- OUR TEAM
  
  Our Team of Leaders and Teachers has been providing quality instruction in Historical European Martial Arts since 1999.
  
  LEARN MORE >
- POLICIES
  
  We aim to provide a welcoming and supportive atmosphere to learn, train, and grow. We do not tolerate bullying or harassment of any type.
  
  LEARN MORE >
LOCATIONS
- SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
  
  The flagship of our schools, providing instruction in Medieval and Renaissance Martial forms found throughout Europe.
  
  LEARN MORE >
- TULSA OK
  
  TSD-Tulsa focuses on German, Italian and British combatives from the 14th-19th centuries as well as Harnischfechten.
  
  LEARN MORE >
- STUDY GROUPS
  
  Study groups are lead by experienced members & longtime students with support from our Instructors and Group Leaders.
  
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ABOUT US
- CULTURE
  
  Research, Education, and Training are the cornerstones of our curriculum. We welcome all who want to come and learn with us.
  
  LEARN MORE >
- OUR TEAM
  
  Our Team of Leaders and Teachers has been providing quality instruction in Historical European Martial Arts since 1999.
  
  LEARN MORE >
- POLICIES
  
  We aim to provide a welcoming and supportive atmosphere to learn, train, and grow. We do not tolerate bullying or harassment of any type.
  
  LEARN MORE >
LOCATIONS
- SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
  
  The flagship of our schools, providing instruction in Medieval and Renaissance Martial forms found throughout Europe.
  
  LEARN MORE >
- TULSA OK
  
  TSD-Tulsa focuses on German, Italian and British combatives from the 14th-19th centuries as well as Harnischfechten.
  
  LEARN MORE >
- STUDY GROUPS
  
  Study groups are lead by experienced members & longtime students with support from our Instructors and Group Leaders.
  
  LEARN MORE >
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InstructorsWendy Marques2021-06-08T12:18:26-07:00

Our Instructors

Quality instruction in Historical European Martial Arts since 1999

Gary Chelak

Gary began studying historical fencing in 1994 while attending college. He served as both assistant and primary historic fencing instructor. He heads up the Southern California Chapter of Tattershall School of Defense.
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Jeff Jacobson

Jeff first began taking classes in modern 3-weapons fencing in 1995. In 1996, he started fencing in the Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA) and added classes in theatrical fencing to his study. In 2001, his search for history and technique of western martial arts brought him to the Tattershall School of Defense.
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Ryan Shapiro

Ryan has had a lifetime love affair with swords, and after receiving his first sword at 10 there was no turning back. He first began taking modern classes in 2003 focusing on epee and saber. In 2008, he started fencing in the SCA and in 2012 joined the Tattershall School of Defense.
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