Guy Windsor

About the Author

Guy Windsor is a renowned historian and martial arts scholar specializing in the European swordsmanship traditions of the Renaissance. With over two decades of dedicated study and practice, he has become a leading authority on historical European martial arts (HEMA), blending rigorous academic research with hands-on instruction to revive long-lost combat techniques. Windsor founded the Scholastica Gladiatoria, a school that offers workshops and seminars worldwide, empowering enthusiasts to engage with medieval weaponry authentically. His work bridges the gap between scholarly analysis and practical application, making complex historical arts accessible to modern practitioners. Through his writings and teachings, Windsor continues to illuminate the elegance and lethality of arms from a bygone era, inspiring a new generation of fencers and historians.