Esko Ronimus - Traditional & Historical Martial Arts Instructor

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Esko Ronimus - Traditional & Historical Martial Arts Instructor

Professional Palestrita in historical European martial arts. Professional instructor in traditional Chinese martial arts.

Teaching and studying historical fencing, giving seminars, private classes and small group courses in Tampere School of Arms.

19/09/2026

One of our primary training focuses this year has been Marozzo's sword and buckler, particularly the second and third assalti. As part of our study of the third assalto, today we began a small subchapter focusing on the gioco della presa measure, where the sword can be gripped around the middle of the blade with the buckler hand.

Today's class was a short introduction to the fundamental concepts. Over the next few weeks, we will take a systematic look at using the sword with the middle grip, as well as disarms and wrestling actions.

This method of fencing introduces a completely new dimension of fencing for many of the students: wrestling with the sword and buckler. For this reason, in the coming sessions we will also introduce some essential concepts of unarmed wrestling as part of our warm-ups, providing a foundation for working safely and effectively at this measure.

Good times ahead!

17/09/2026

Pollaxe workshop in Tampere on 3.10.2026!

This workshop is for practicing the use of the pollaxe according to the Bolognese fencing tradition.

No previous experience in sports, fencing, or martial arts is required. Everyone interested is welcome to join, and each participant will receive guidance appropriate to their own level. Loaner equipment will be available for all participants.

If you are interested in joining the class or have any questions about it, contact me through Facebook, Messenger, email or WhatsApp.

17/09/2026

Want to teach Bolognese fencing or start a study group of your own?

The Instructor & Study Group tier is designed for instructors and dedicated practitioners who want to build a consistent approach to studying, training, and teaching the Bolognese fencing system.

The program provides structured training material to help you:

• Build a practical foundation in the system
• Understand how to structure and develop your training
• Learn to place the plays into a dynamic fencing context
• Develop exercises for turning source material into practical skills
• Find ways to teach the material effectively to others
• Join a community of instructors and study groups

Whether you are already teaching or are looking to start a study group, the aim is to give you a practical framework for working with the system consistently and developing it over time.

There are currently three spots available in the tier.

Send me a message if you're interested, and we'll see how the program can best support your group's needs.

16/09/2026

One year ago already! Still waiting for some of the prizes though...

16/09/2026

I have added a new collection to my Patreon. You can find it from the NAVIGATION BAR: INTRODUCTION CLASSES.

This collection introduces the basic concepts of how I teach and train the Bolognese fencing system through example classes. They are particularly useful for those interested in and new to the art. Although experienced historical fencers may already be familiar with many of the concepts, the classes nevertheless provide practical examples of how I approach training and teaching within the system.

Find the link to my Patreon from the comments.

16/09/2026

Another free video uploaded to my Patreon. This is the second part of my introduction workshop in Panoplia Iberoamericana -26 in Mexico.

Find the link to the full class in the comments.

As with the previous introduction to fencing with a sword and dagger, this class introduced some of the fundamental principles of the use of the sword and buckler according to the Bolognese fencing system. Again, this class did not go deeply into the specifics, but explored the ways in which the buckler is used in, putting the emphasis specifically on the narrower measures where the buckler is used in a more active manner as opposed to the mostly passive that is done in the wide measure.

This class serves as a concise introduction to fencing with sword and buckler and includes enough material to begin practicing with them, provided that the fencer already knows how to use a one-handed sword. If you are interested in starting training with sword and buckler, make sure to check the Sword and buckler basics collection next.

15/09/2026

ONE-HANDED SWORD SEMINAR in Tampere on 11.10.2026!

This intensive seminar explores dall'Agocchie's (1572) Varying Guards form, one of the core frameworks of the Bolognese fencing system as taught by Esko Ronimus at the Tampere School of Arms.

The seminar is divided into two parts. The first part introduces the plays of the form, while the second places them into the dynamic context of free fencing through a series of partner exercises and freeplay. The seminar places particular emphasis on the practical application of the form and on developing fundamental practical skills in fencing with a one-handed sword.

No previous experience in sports, fencing, or martial arts is required. Everyone interested is welcome to join, and each participant will receive guidance appropriate to their own level.
Feel free to ask questions!

You'll find the form for more information and signups in the comments.

15/09/2026

I have just uploaded another free class from Panoplia Iberoamericana -26 to my Patreon.

Find the link to the lesson in the comments.

This class introduced some of the fundamental principles of the use of the sword and dagger according to the Bolognese fencing system. The class did not go deeply into the specifics, but explored the ways in which the dagger can be used and how specific plays can be placed within the tactical context of fencing.

This class serves as a concise introduction to fencing with sword and dagger and includes enough material to begin practising with them, provided that the fencer already knows how to use a one-handed sword.

Feel free to comment and ask!

14/09/2026

I have just added a free example class to my Patreon - go and have a look, its free!

You'll find a link to it from the comments.

This is the first introduction class to Bolognese fencing basics I gave for the Arthenea about a week a go during my trip to Mexico. The class follows the same basic framework what I will introduce in my upcoming book The Foundations of Bolognese Fencing Volume I: A Practical Framework for Training and Teaching that will be published later this month. It will be available as a print version at Agea Editora and as a pdf here in my Patreon.

I will be adding more classes from the trip soon.

Feel free to comment or ask questions!

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Tampere

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+358458592827

Nettisivu

https://www.patreon.com/instructoreskoronimus, http://www.tampereschoolofarms.fi/

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