Dash Rendar

English Warbow and Ancient Weaponry Expert

Dash Rendar is an English Warbow and Ancient Weaponry expert. With over 10 years of experience, He is passionate about sharing history and has garnered over 293k followers and nearly 85 million views on YouTube, and over 417k followers and 8.8 million likes on TikTok doing so. His specific interests include martial medieval weapons and armor, the physicality of ancient weapons, ancient warriors, and martial training like jujitsu and wrestling. He has had the opportunity to train the actor Michael Iskander for the series House of David on the sling in Greece. He also spent 2 years working with Insomnia Studios as a consultant on their game Spriggian, helping to build a Heavy Archer class and using his likeness to create a playable character in the game. He even went to Germany as their guest as Gamescom to help promote the game and development.

Education

  • Bachelor of Science, Business Finance, Fresno State University

Professional Achievements

  • Hired by Amazon Studios to Train King David and Goliath, with the Sling and the Spear
  • Hired by Insomnia Development to help create a heavy archer class for their game, Spriggian, and attended Gamescom in Germany to help promote the game and development

Certifications & Organizations

  • Certified “Weapons Specialist” on IMDb for work on the House of David series

Favorite Piece of Advice

Have fun, stay young at heart, and never stop looking for adventure.

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Co-authored Articles (8)

The Coolest Weapons Ever Made

Ancient weapons expert Dash Rendar goes over some of the coolest weapons in historyWhether you’re working on a creative story and you want to find the perfect signature weapon for a character, you’re digging through ...

The Powerful Weapons of Ancient Greece: Swords, Spears, Bows & More

Ancient weapons expert Dash Rendar explains the armaments of the ancient Greek militaryThe civilization of ancient Greece has captured the fascination of many, and for good reason! There are so many things to learn about...

30+ Legendary Swords in History & Literature

Learn the stories behind the most legendary blades ever forgedHistorically speaking, swords have been the weapon of choice for many a hero, both real and fictional. From King Arthur to Napoleon, a number of these iconic ...

What Are Pole Weapons? 18 Famous Examples Used Throughout History

Ancient weaponry expert Dash Rendar shares some of the most widely-used pole weapons throughout historyA pole weapon (or “hafted” weapon) refers to any melee weapon that has a long handle. Pole weapons were historica...

All About Aztec Warriors: Rank, Armor, Weapons & More

Plus, the most famous warriors of the Aztec EmpireWho were the Aztec warriors, and why are they so famous in ancient history? Read on for a detailed guide to the different types of Aztec warriors, including the most famo...

Most Popular Gladiator Weapons & Armor Used During the Roman Empire

Ancient weaponry expert Dash Rendar shares insights into the weapons used by gladiatorsRoman gladiators used a wide variety of weapons, along with specific armor and helmets, to fight their enemies in the Colosseum. Glad...

What Weapons Did the Vikings Use? Their Arms, Armor & Defenses

Ancient weaponry expert Dash Rendar explains popular Viking weaponsAre you curious about the types of weapons, armor, and other equipment Vikings used to fight their battles? You’ve come to the right place! While there...

A Guide to Every Roman Gladiator Type

Ancient weaponry expert Dash Rendar goes over common gladiator classes & how matchups were chosenAre you curious about what gladiators were really like in the days of Ancient Rome? We’re here to sate your curiosity! As...