Armin Kurzmaier

Armin Kurzmaier serves as a Fencing Lecturer at two premier Munich theater institutions: the Otto Falckenberg School and the August Everding Theater Academy. His expertise bridges historical fencing techniques with theatrical performance requirements.

His educational foundation was established through specialized training with Reinhard Riemer-Schmid in Munich, focusing on performance-oriented combat systems.

Kurzmaier's professional focus centers on stage combat safety and authenticity, with research interests spanning:

• Theatrical Fencing methodologies
• Swordplay choreography for dramatic effect
• Combat sequence design for opera and theater
• Historical weapon adaptation for stage

He maintains active professional collaborations with Munich's major performance venues including:

• Bavarian State Opera (combat choreography)
• Staatstheater am Gärtnerplatz (combat direction)
• Kammerspiele Munich (fencing consultation)