It’s All About Your Personal Journey
Starting a new activity or joining a new club can feel like a big step, even if you’ve already got a few dents in your sword. At Swordpunch, we welcome everyone, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, physicality or fitness, religion, gender identity, gender expression, disability, economic status, or any other diverse background. We take pride in our respectful, open, and inclusive community and have a zero-tolerance policy for any type of abuse or discrimination. This applies to both teachers and students alike.
As certified, professional instructors, we recognize that everyone learns differently. We provide a respectful training environment where each individual can progress at their own pace no matter their experience or ability.
Our teachers are dedicated to finding the right approach for you, keeping the focus on sword fighting and your personal growth.
Jack Parkinson is a professional sword fighting instructor and a certified Les Mills BodyCombat and BodyPump teacher. He has been studying and practicing HEMA for over nine years, training in a wide range of weapons, including Longsword, Rapier, Sabre, and Polearms, making him a skilled and versatile fighter as well as a professional coach. Jack regularly competes in tournaments and teaches sword seminars across the UK and Europe.
Beyond sword fighting, Jack is an avid musician, loves gaming and playing Dungeons & Dragons.
What he loves about teaching:
“I get to share what I’m passionate about with so many people. It makes me very happy to see my students learn and grow and to witness the spark of curiosity in their eyes.”
Fun Fact:
Jack originally came to London to have a go at becoming a rock star. Instead, he discovered his passion for martial arts, and the rest is history!
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Vera Martocchia discovered her love for HEMA, swords and martial arts almost a decade ago and has been passionate about teaching and fitness for more than 16 years. She is a certified sword-fighting and fitness instructor with qualifications in BodyCombat, BodyBalance, Pilates and Born-To-Move kids by LesMills TM. Her weapon specialties include Sidesword, Longsword, Dagger, Sickle, and more. She teaches across London and leads seminars in various locations.
By day, Vera is a business professional; by night, she’s a dedicated fighter and fitness enthousiast. She speaks English, German, and French and lives in London with her partner and two children.
What she loves about teaching:
“Teaching for me is all about empowering people. Seeing a student gain confidence and succeed in their own personal way is my greatest achievement.”
Fun Fact:
When she first started sword fighting, Vera was quite skeptical about whether HEMA was for her, but she soon discovered how wrong she was.
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