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Armizare

Armizare is a subcategory of the Martial Art known as Historical European Martial Arts, or HEMA for short. Across the world dedicated students and teachers study ancient manuscripts written in antiquity to learn the art of fighting with swords, knives, axes, and even spears. Armizare traces its origin to the Flos Duellatorum, or Flower of Battle, written in about 1410 by Fiore Dei Liberi. In his day Fiore traveled across the entire Italian peninsula to learn everything about fighting that he could. He eventually became so famous that he was challenged to duels by other "masters" seeking to learn his secrets. He soundly defeated them. Later on in his life he created at least two manuscripts that survived to the modern day. These are the books we study at Lake Superior Armizare.

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Instructors

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Nathaniel Skinner

Nathaniel got his start in Historical European Martial Arts at the Davenriche European Martial Arts academy in San Jose, California in 2017. In 2021 he founded Lake Superior Armizare and has lead the organization ever since then. Nathaniel's Specialty is Fiore Dei Liberi's Armizare, especially the Longsword. He acts as the head instructor for Longsword, Knightly Polearms, and both Dagger classes.

SERVICES

Historical European Martial Arts

Through a variety of classes, Lake Superior Offers training in the martial arts of European history with a special focus on the renaissance period. We offer classes on the rondel dagger, the Bolognese sidesword, the longsword, spear, poleaxe, and more!

Private Lessons

Lake Superior Armizare offers one on one lessons for those who prefer a more direct learning approach. The price is $20 an hour and includes access to our gym space for 3 hour blocks. Private lessons can include any of the available weapon systems taught and are shaped to the customer's interests. Email us to schedule with one of our instructors.