Paul began studying HEMA at Lonin in May of 2016. When the original KDF coach stepped away in 2019, as the most senior student, Paul stepped up as one of two co-coaches to keep Lonin’s KDF practice going. When he isn’t holding a sword, Paul works as a video game localization translator, and can often be found gaming on a tabletop or digitally. Originally from the Cleveland, OH area, he has lived in Seattle since 2014.

Matt R-K has been studying historical martial arts since 2015. He began his studies at Academy of Arms Los Angeles where he rose through the ranks to become Assistant Instructor. He teaches in the longsword tradition of Johannes Liechtenauer with a focus on earlier sources such as Ms. 3227a. He has also studied other weapon systems within the Kunst des Fechtens umbrella, and the sword and buckler system of Ms.