SoCal Swordfight 2023 - Tournament Results
SoCal Swordfight 2023 was an historic event that shattered records and exceeded all expectations. From February 17-19, 2023, the OC Fair and Event Center in Costa Mesa, California, played host to the largest Historical European Martial Arts Event in modern times. The excitement was palpable as a record-breaking crowd of 1,009 attendees (547 spectators and 462 participants) from across the United States and around the world descended on Costa Mesa, eager to take part in this unforgettable experience.
SoCal Swordfight 2023 Medalist
Aggregate Team
- SoCal Swords
- Mordhau Historical Combat
- Sacramento Historical Fencing Academy (Tie)
- Black Tigers (Tie)
Longsword - Tier A Open
| Place | Name | School |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chandler Brown | En Garde Fencing |
| 2 | Allan Sherlock | Bucks Historical Longsword |
| 3 | Myles Cupp | SoCal Swords |
| 4 | Arthur Henry | Sacramento Historical Fencing Academy |
Longsword - Tier B Open
| Place | Name | School |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Harry | United Clans Swordsman Association |
| 2 | Ciaran Flanagan | Kingfisher Historical Fencing Club |
| 3 | Ryan Renfro | Noble Science Academy |
| 4 | Steven Obrzut | True Edge Academy of Swordsmanship |
Longsword - Tier C Open
| Place | Name | School |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kevin Tang | Lonin League |
| 2 | Will Landis | Crossroads Swords |
| 3 | Justin Beck | F3 Sword Academy |
| 4 | Stefan Voss | Sacramento Historical Fencing Academy |
Longsword - Tier D Open
| Place | Name | School |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mathias Schneider | Academie Duello |
| 2 | Joshua Ames | Lonin League |
| 3 | Stefan McIntyre | Lonin League |
| 4 | Justin Reimer | Lonin League |
Longsword - Tier A Women's+
| Place | Name | School |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kirsten Meredith | True Edge Academy of Swordsmanship |
| 2 | Rashelle DeBolt | Noble Science Academy |
| 3 | Crystal Ives Tallman | Iron Gate Swordfighting |
| 4 | Harriet Coates | Phoenix Society of Historical Swordsmanship |
Longsword - Tier B Women's+
| Place | Name | School |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ashton Warren | F3 Sword Academy |
| 2 | Clare Lahey | Einhorn LA Historical Fencing Arts |
| 3 | Claire Pahle | Kron Martial Arts, Fullerton |
| 4 | Ilyse Kullman | Einhorn LA Historical Fencing Arts |
Longsword - Beginners Synthetic
| Place | Name | School |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Enzo Cinquegrana | Noble Science Academy Las Vegas |
| 2 | Erik Johnson | Academy of Arms, Los Angeles |
| 3 | Lucas Friend | Mordhau Historical Combat |
| 4 | Daniel Buelna | Academy of Arms, Los Angeles |
Longsword - U18
| Place | Name | School |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sawyer Freschi | F3 Sword Academy |
| 2 | Lucas Isolani | F3 Sword Academy |
| 3 | Zachary Young | Noble Science Academy Las Vegas |
| 4 | Jonathan McPherson | San Diego Swordfighters |
Rapier & Dagger - Tier A
| Place | Name | School |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arthur Henry | Sacramento Historical Fencing Academy |
| 2 | Douglas Leonard | Sacramento Historical Fencing Academy |
| 3 | Jason Prendergast | Black Tigers |
| 4 | Ian Broderick | Unaffiliated |
Rapier (Single) - Tier B
| Place | Name | School |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tony Huang | Black Tigers |
| 2 | Scott Tibbedeaux | Black Tigers |
| 3 | Beau Hulgan | Arena Weapon Arts |
| 4 | William Li | Academie Duello |
Saber - Tier A
| Place | Name | School |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ian Broderick | Unaffiliated |
| 2 | Justinder Singh | Burning Sun Historical Swordsmanship |
| 3 | Michael Konrad | Ironwood Historic Swordsmanship |
| 4 | Omar Macias | Ritterschaft HEMA |
Saber - Tier B
| Place | Name | School |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chandler Brown | En Garde Fencing |
| 2 | Cody Kiwaczyk | Ironwood Historic Swordsmanship |
| 3 | Jason Smith | Corvallis |
| 4 | Gabriel Lake | Sacramento Historical Fencing Academy |
Smallsword
| Place | Name | School |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arthur Henry | Sacramento Historical Fencing Academy |
| 2 | Robert Childs | Black Tigers |
| 3 | Justinder Singh | Burning Sun Historical Swordsmanship |
| 4 | Zachary Brown | Superior HEMA |
| 4 | Ciaran Flanagan | Kingfisher Historical Fencing Club |
Mixed Weapon - Team Relay (Experimental)
| Place | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Black Tigers |
| 2 | Loyal Order of the Sword |
| 3 | Ars Gladii |
| 4 | SoCal 2 |
Longsword Cutting - Tier A
| Place | Name | School |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phillip Martin | Phoenix Society of Historical Swordsmanship |
| 2 | Julian Schuetze | The Historical Combat Collective |
| 3 | Jack Stewart | United Clans Swordsman Association |
| 4 | Myles Cupp | SoCal Swords |
Longsword Cutting - Tier B
| Place | Name | School |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nolan Duino | SoCal Swords |
| 2 | Ryan Kolick | Seven Swords Academy |
| 3 | Scott Duncan | Phoenix Society of Historical Swordsmanship |
| 4 | Tyler Dunham | Ars Gladii |
Longsword Cutting - Tier C
| Place | Name | School |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Epifanio Zamudio | Mordhau Historical Combat |
| 2 | Joshua Barnett | Bold City Longsword |
| 3 | Kevin Johnston | Noble Science Academy |
| 4 | Ramon Diaz | Mordhau Historical Combat |
Arming Sword Cutting - Open
| Place | Name | School |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chris Fields | Sterling Armoury |
| 2 | Ryan Shapiro | Tattershall School of Defense |
| 3 | Jonathan Ying | SoCal Swords |
| 4 | Ryan Kolick | Seven Swords Academy |