Our Founder

Colonel Dwight C. McLemore was a combat arms officer with the U.S. Army and an accomplished bladesman and instructor. He was renowned for his vast knowledge of Bowie and big-knife fighting and had decades of experience in self-defense and martial arts. The founder of the School of Two Swords, McLemore was rated expert level with the American Knife Congress, certified in kung fu, and held 1st dan in kendo. He passed in March of 2021.