Christopher has been studying European swordplay for over ten years, and has been with Baer Swords since 2016. Fascinated with the sword fighting from films since childhood, he discovered the HEMA community in college, practicing techniques and drills with friends between history classes and theater rehearsals, while earning a Bachelor's degree in Theatre. In the time since, he has studied longsword, saber, Scottish singlestick, rapier, spear, sword and buckler, smallsword, and dagger as well as stage combat and stunt work.
He has earned medals in tournaments in Missouri, Nebraska, and Nevada; his highest profile victory taking place at Combat Con 2021 where he took silver in singlestick and gold in saber.
A constant history buff, he has incorporated a study of medieval and early-modern culture into his study of swordplay, as well as participating at living history sites such as Salem 1630: Pioneer Village and as a member of the Yeoman Bodyguard reenactment group at the KC RenFest.
Christopher welcomes students of all levels and is passionate about helping each student reach their full potential while developing their interest in swords and swordplay.