Michael Chidester

Michael Chidester is a renowned expert in the field of historical martial arts. He is the architect of Wiktenauer, an online archive of historical martial arts sources, and the founder of HEMA Bookshelf, which produces high-quality facsimiles of historical manuscripts. Michael has a strong background in martial arts and has written several books on the subject. He is also a skilled researcher and has a deep understanding of historical sources. In his work, Michael aims to preserve and promote the history of martial arts for future generations.