Jonathan, most often going by his surname, is our dedicated HEMA instructor at the Vanguard Centre. He has been interested in military history and armed combat for most of his life, and began his HEMA career in 2010 while at university in Dundee by helping found one of the country’s major groups with several other notable Scottish fencers. His current area of interest is in developing the Scottish Fighting Arts, and is now concentrating on becoming “a full-time, professional sword-dude”. Between these activities, he pursues various artistic endeavours, listens to rock music and tells appalling jokes. It has been 9 years since he last painted himself green.