Board of Directors
The founding members of The Sword Conservatory had been practicing and teaching historical martial arts, sport fencing, and theatrical combat for many years before starting The Sword Conservatory, Inc. In that time, they had seen many approaches, so when they started The Sword Conservatory, they knew what they wanted to do...
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To make swordfighting accessible to as many people as possible.
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To offer multiple traditions, styles, sports, etc.
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To focus on education.
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To make it fun.
These objectives came together in the mission statement for the organization: Teaching the history, sport, and art of swordsmanship to all, with safety and fun. The TSC Board of Directors works to maintain these goals.
President
Craig Freudenrich, PhD
Craig has been teaching sport fencing for years and also specializes in 17th - 19th century historical sword fighting styles. He is lead instructor for Historical Fencing and Sport Fencing, and is also the Events Coordinator.
Craig is a knight of European Medieval Arts of Arms, LLC where he founded the Sport Fencing program and studied for many years before becoming a founding Director of The Sword Conservatory, Inc.
Vice President
Keith Lewis
Treasurer
Carol Shaw
Carol is an assistant instructor in the Historical Fencing and Sport Fencing classes and was previously a knight of European Medieval Arts of Arms, LLC.
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Secretary
Eric Lindbeck
Eric specializes in Medieval through Renaissance swordfighting styles and enjoys researching primary sources for new class material. In addition to being lead instructor for Medieval Swordfighting, he utilizes his business experience to run TSC's operations.
Eric is a knight of European Medieval Arts of Arms, LLC, where he founded the Holly Springs school of European Medieval Arts of Arms and studied for many years before becoming a founding Director of The Sword Conservatory, Inc.
Director
Mark Miller