I have studied various aspects of the art of fencing since attending a Northern California Renaissance Fair in the 1990's. I competed in Olympic Epee at college and USFA events. In 2015 I began my study of Destreza under Puck Curtis and Eric Meyers and received my instructor rank in 2019. In 2021 the Sacramento Sword School merged into Sacramento Historical Fencing. My favored weapons are shorter rapiers (side swords), and off hand including dagger, buckler, large shield, or cloak. I am currently expanding my teaching into Italian sides word manuals.