Brandon Brockshus is a PhD student in Kinesiology at Iowa State University and Recognized Society of American Fight Directors (SAFD) Actor/Combatant. Mr. Brockshus has served as fight choreographer for Iowa Stage Theater Company, The Des Moines Playhouse, Shot in the Dark Productions, Human Combat Chess, Iowa State University, Central College, Drake University, Morningside University, Simpson College, and Iowa high schools. His research interests include methods of teaching stage combat and the effects of stage combat training and practice on human health. He lives in Ames, Iowa with his wife, daughter, and son.