Nick S. Thomas, is a novelist, martial arts instructor and military history enthusiast. Author of the bestselling ‘Battle Earth’ series and is co-founder of the prestigious Academy of Historical Fencing.
Nick has worked full time as an author for over a decade and also still designs his own novel art, as well as that of his brothers, fellow novelist Michael G Thomas.
As well as the pursuit of historical materials to transcribe, translate and interpret, Nick enjoys writing works of historical fiction, fantasy, and science-fiction. He is also an avid military history enthusiast. A collector and restorer of WW2 military vehicles, as well as antique edged weaponry.
HISTORICAL SWORDSMANSHIP
Michael and his brother Nick are the founders of the Academy of Historical Fencing, based in the United Kingdom. The school has over 150 members spread over the two groups, with instructors offering a variety of skills, knowledge and expertise in different weapon forms, combat and research. They teach armed and unarmed combat in the English, German and Italian traditions. They use longswords, sword & buckler, side sword, rapier, dagger, messer, sword & shield, spear and military sabre combat.
