Dallas School of Historical Fencing

HEAD INSTRUCTOR ANDREW WEEMS 

Andrew has been studying and practicing Liechtenauer's Kunst des Fechtens since the summer of 2007. Previously an instructor and co-founder of Krieg School Denver, Andrew has a proven record of training high-performing fencers. His former students have gone on to become skilled fighters, instructors, and club-runners, earning medals at some of the most prestigious tournaments in North America, including Longpoint, PHO, RMK, CombatCon, and SoCal Swordfight. 

As of July 2017, his competitive Longsword rankings are 15th in the US and 58th in the world. He has been ranked as high as 4th in the world for Sword and Buckler.

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PAUL PLEASANT 

Paul first began practicing HEMA in early 2015, studying both Liechtenauer's KdF and Fiore de'i Liberi's Armizare. A dedicated historical fencer, he has been running a KdF study group in the DFW area since the Fall of 2016. He is an avid participant in the US competitive longsword fencing scene, competing against and forming friendships with some of the best longsword fencers across the region and country.  

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BRANDON PHAN

Brandon first began practicing HEMA in early 2019, studying Lichtenauer's KdF and other German masters. As a competitive fencer, he achieved a gold medal in his first few months of fencing. Brandon is a dedicated, knowledgeable, and skilled fencer. He lends students a facilitated, in depth teaching style of the early KdF.

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ALEX XI

Alex first began practicing HEMA in early 2019, studying Liechtenauer's KdF under Andrew Weems.

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PAIGE SMITH

Paige first began practicing HEMA in late 2019, studying Lichtenauer's KdF and his disciples later 15th century manuscripts. In the competitive scene, she has achieved both 3rd in Women's Longsword and 11th overall at OK city's Springfechten. Paige offers a comprehensive understanding of the 14th and 15th century German masters philosophies, techniques, and form.

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