Benjamin Smith
Benjamin Smith began training in historical European martial arts in 2000. He founded the Hilt and Cross in 2012. He received his masters degree in public history from WSU in 2008. He specializes in the Longsword style of Sigmund Ringeck, and teaches the Sword and Bucklers of Lignitzer and the I.33, Talhoffer’s Dagger, and Spanish Destreza. He published the Art of Longsword Fighting: Teaching the Foundations of Sigmund Ringeck’s Style in 2021.
Phillip Roehmer
Phillip Roeher was one of the very first members of the Hilt and Cross. He specializes in the Sword and Buckler styles of the I.33 and Lignitzer. He is also accomplished in longsword, and rapier.
Randall Boudwin
Randall Boudwin is one of the first members of the Hilt & Cross. He trained Previously in Kyokushin Muso-Ryu Joto. He specializes Ringeck’s Longsword, and has trained in sword and buckler, and rapier.
John Previtera
John Previtera was one of the first members of the Hilt and Cross, and, after a hiatus, has rejoined us and teaches our saber and smallsword classes. He is also accomplished in longsword and rapier.
Gabriel Arrington
Gabriel Arrington joined the Hilt & Cross in 2016 and specializes in Ringeck’s longsword. He has also trained in rapier and sword and buckler, and is currently working to add a messer curriculum to the Hilt & Cross’ offerings.