Joshua Coslar is a lifelong martial artist and traditionally trained craftsperson from Newark, NJ. A published author, collected bladesmith and leatherworker, recognized expert in American folk wrestling and a certified personal trainer, Josh has a passion for teaching both theatrical movement and technical craft skills.
Select credits include developing and directing the Four Swords historical marital comedy troupe (Renaissance Entertainment Productions), fight coordination and wrestling consultant for Noah’s Story (Cheap Heat Productions), and contributing to the Journal of Board Game Academics as both an author and martial arts consultant.
Josh served his leatherworking apprenticeship and journeymanship at Hawk Studios in Philmont, New York, his bladesmithing apprenticeship at Starfire Swords in Spencer, New York, and his bladesmithing journeymanship at Lundegaard armory in Monroe, New York. He currently serves as an assistant instructor, armorer, and historical consultant at Arte Violenta in New York, New York.
