Philip Burthem is a close quarter combat fight master with over 20 years of experience. Based in London, he works in Europe and the Americas as a fight director for film, broadcast media, documentaries, video, as well as leading fighters in authentic battle reconstruction. Phil is Jarl of the International Brotherhood of Jomsvikings, the largest combatant authentic period organisation in the world.

A real fighter
Phil Burthem trains in a private fight school twice a week with swords, axes, knives and spears. He uses a variety of methods and is familiar with classical styles such as the I33 manuscript, Talhoffer and Fechtbuk techniques. He has trained countless actors, stuntmen, performers and martial artists.
Authenticity
He has a detailed knowledge of many different periods, as well as access to research on military history, archaeological finds, and a personal passion for military and general history from all eras. Specialist periods of interest are classical, imperial, early medieval, 14/15th Century, Renaissance and 17th Century, the Napoleonic era and World Wars One and Two.
Leading armies of over 1000
Phil has experience in the coordination, training and organising of large bodies of troops as extras and enactors. He has consistently coordinated and lead armies of over 1000 warriors.
Providing what you need
Phil supplies props for all period to any quantity or standard. Look at the Props and Extras page for information on the diverse range which includes an authentic medieval fortress, a 14th century galleon, a film ready Land Rover and a combat trained Arabic Stallion.

" A stunning fighter and an inspiration to others, Phil is highly professional and a delight to work with."
Joran Larent, Director.