Head Instructors

Devon Boorman - Meastro d'Armi

Devon Boorman has been playing with swords since he was a small child. His formal education in swordplay began with the Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA), an organization devoted to the study and recreation of medieval and renaissance arts.

Devon recently trained actors on the television series Smallville and served as a historical combat consultant for the Discovery Channel. A highly accomplished martial artist, Devon has won more than 30 European martial arts competitions, and worked on both stage and screen as a stunt person and choreographer.

Devon is an outstanding sword fighting coach and has been internationally recognized for his instruction and competitive ability.

Over the last ten years Devon has studied with North America's premier scholars of European martial arts, including Tomasso Leoni, Bob Charon, and Bill Willson. Devon also has the distinction of being a member of the Order of the White Scarf, the highest distinction awarded by the SCA for Renaissance swordplay.

Braun McAsh - Stage & Screen

F. Braun McAsh, is a professional film and TV fight choreographer of 30 years' experience (best known as the swordmaster for the Highlander TV series and the latest movie; Endgame). Braun has studied martial arts and bladed weapons combat for 34 years, has served in both the US and Canadian Armed Forces, and is a combat veteran.