Heather Gutterman – Head of School                                

• Began studying western martial arts in 1996
• Began instructing western martial arts in 2004
• Began instructing self defense in 1996
• 15 years professional experience in instruction, program development, and educational leadership.
• Favorite Weapons Styles: Cut and Thrust Sword, Polearm, Knife, Sword and Dagger
• Instruction and Leadership Style: Nurturing brilliance through challenge
• Black Belt, 4th Stripe, Liberarae
• Current Areas of Study: Historical Long Sword, Quarterstaff
• Additional Roles: Board Member, Children’s Programs Lead

Rose Massey – Instructor

• Began studying western martial arts in 2007
• Began instructing in 2008
• Instruction and Leadership Style: Bold and Gentle
• Favorite Weapons Styles:  Great Sword, Long and Short Spear, Grappling, Single Sword, Two Weapon
• Black Belt, 1st Stripe, Liberarae
• Current areas of study:  Long and Short Spear
• Additional Roles:  School Operations, Curriculum Development, Board Member, Fitness Consultant

Douglas Scholl – Instructor                                                      

• Began studying western martial arts in 2002
• Began instructing in 2004
• Favorite Weapons Style:  Sword and Shield
• Instruction and Leadership Style:  Steady and Detailed
• Black Belt, 2^nd Stripe, Liberarae
• Current areas of study: Historical hand and a half sword
• Additional Roles:  Board Member

Shannon Marshall – Assistant to the Instructors                      

• Began studying western martial arts in 2006
• Began Instructing in 2009
• Instruction and Leadership Style:  Empowering and Encouraging
• Favorite Weapon Styles:  Polearm, Sword and Dagger
• Brown Belt 2^nd Stripe, Liberarae
• Current areas of study:  Command, Hand-to-Hand
• Additional Roles:  Marketing and Recruiting, Board Member

Matthew Bernard – Instructor on Long Term Sabbatical