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My name is Ilkka Outo. I study Historical European Martial Arts with a focus on 16th-century Italian fencing traditions. I have practiced these arts for over 20 years, with a particular focus on the Bolognese tradition as codified by Achille Marozzo and his contemporaries.
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In 2010, I co-founded EHMS, which went on to become the most successful competitive HEMA club in Finland. I taught there actively until 2016 and have since focused on independent research.
## Workshops
I have held workshops and lectures on Historical European Martial Arts at events around the world. In addition to Finland, I have presented my research in England, Sweden, Austria, France, the Netherlands, the United States, Italy, Singapore, Hungary, and Canada.

I am occasionally available for one-off workshops and public speaking. If you are interested, reach me at [ilkka@marozzo.com](mailto:ilkka@marozzo.com).
## Competitions
I competed actively between 2010 and 2015. Selected results:
- 1st place, Helsinki Bolognese Open (sidesword), Finland 2015
- 3rd place, Taurhemachia (sword and buckler), Italy 2015
- Among best 6 of 40, Taurhemachia (sidesword), Italy 2015
- 1st place, Helsinki Bolognese Open (sidesword and rotella), Finland 2014
- Best technical fighter, Helsinki Bolognese Open (open sidesword), Finland 2014
- 3rd place, International Lowlands HEMA Gathering (open single-handed sword), the Netherlands 2014
- Best technical fighter, PNW HEMA Gathering (invitational sword and buckler), USA 2014
- 4th place, Swordfish (open saber), Sweden 2011
- 4th place, Marozzo Premio (two-handed sword choreography), Italy 2010