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Class Leaders

Topi Mikkola

Topi Mikkola

Topi started practising historical European martial arts when Mr Windsor came to Finland, 03/2001, having before that dabbled with sports fencing and re-enactment swordplay. While his style of preference is Capo Ferro's rapier, he also practices Fiore, backsword and smallsword with some forays to 1.33. Also, he is always interested in learning more about other styles and weapons. Other interests include computers, games, military history, nature - specialisation is for insects.

Ilkka Hartikainen

IlkkaIlkka Hartikainen has devoted himself to the study of historical combat arts since 2003. His main interest is in the 16th Century Italian styles, especially the Bolognese spada da filo accomppanied with a dagger, his favorite sidearm. He also trains in Fiore dei Liberi's knightly weapons and Italian rapier styles and the smallsword.