Martin is Chief Assessor to the British Federation for Historical Swordplay, teaching small sword and military sabre at events such as SWASH and Small sword Symposium.
He is active on the tournament circuit and has won medals for military sabre, small sword and rapier.
As a martial artist, Martin holds black belts in four combat systems including Combat Ju-Jutsu and Modern Street Combat.
He is a Master Level Instructor/Senior Assessor with the Self-Defence Federation and head of coaching to the All-Styles
Martial Arts Association.
Television work includes shows such as Triggers: Weapons that Changed the World and Ultimate Soldier Challenge.
Martin’s role encompasses both sides of the camera, acting as a technical consultant and an on-camera weapons expert.
Martin lives in northeast England and is excessively fond of single malt scotch whisky.
This may explain a recent incident involving an outdoor sword fight in the dark with everyone involved wearing top hats, though the official version is: ‘research.’
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