Brian Kolden
| Club | Phoenix Society of Historical Swordsmanship |
| Nationality | United States |
Ratings
| Category | Rank (current) | Weighted Rating (current) | Rank (best) | Weighted Rating (best) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longsword | ||||
| - Mixed & Men's Steel Longsword | 1204 (top 21%) | 1358.6 | 1052 (October 2024) | 1364.4 (October 2024) |
| Rapier and Dagger | ||||
| - Mixed & Men's Steel Rapier and Dagger | Inactive | 1294.3 | 126 (February 2023) | 1305.8 (February 2023) |
| Single Rapier | ||||
| - Mixed & Men's Steel Single Rapier | 42 (top 2%) | 1657.7 | 28 (2 months) | 1669.4 (October 2024) |
Record
| Division | Total | Win | Loss | Draw | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed Steel Single Rapier | 82 | 59 | 19 | 2 | 2 |
| Mixed Steel Rapier & Optional Dagger | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Mixed Steel Rapier & Dagger | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Mixed Steel Rapier And Any Sidearm | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Mixed Steel Longsword | 22 | 13 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Sum | 114 | 77 | 33 | 2 | 2 |
Full rating histories
Mixed & Men's Steel Longsword
February 2023
1669
1082.9
March 2023
1780
1082.4
April 2023
1849
1081.8
May 2023
1963
1081.3
June 2023
2075
1080.8
July 2023
2168
1080.3
August 2023
2170
1079.8
September 2023
2254
1079.2
October 2023
1623
1200
November 2023
1682
1199.2
December 2023
1694
1198.3
January 2024
1756
1197.4
February 2024
1780
1196.5
March 2024
1832
1195.7
April 2024
1862
1194.8
May 2024
1898
1193.9
June 2024
1992
1193.1
July 2024
2033
1192.2
August 2024
2069
1191.4
September 2024
2111
1190.5
October 2024
1052
1364.4
November 2024
1098
1363.2
December 2024
1119
1362
January 2025
1128
1360.9
February 2025
1161
1359.7
March 2025
1204
1358.6
Mixed & Men's Steel Rapier and Dagger
Missing sections mean that the fighter was inactive, I.E. had not competed in 24 months or more.
The fighter's last active period was in January 2025
February 2023
126
1305.8
March 2023
139
1305.3
April 2023
138
1304.9
May 2023
146
1304.4
June 2023
165
1303.9
July 2023
177
1303.5
August 2023
177
1303
September 2023
184
1302.5
October 2023
195
1302.1
November 2023
201
1301.6
December 2023
200
1301.2
January 2024
181
1300.7
February 2024
207
1300.2
March 2024
206
1299.8
April 2024
227
1299.3
May 2024
240
1298.8
June 2024
251
1298.4
July 2024
252
1297.9
August 2024
255
1297.5
September 2024
262
1297
October 2024
273
1296.5
November 2024
285
1296.1
December 2024
282
1295.6
January 2025
290
1295.2
February 2025
1294.7
March 2025
1294.3
Mixed & Men's Steel Single Rapier
Missing sections mean that the fighter was inactive, I.E. had not competed in 24 months or more.
September 2018
195
1235.3
October 2018
197
1234.5
November 2018
221
1233.7
December 2018
222
1232.8
January 2019
229
1232
February 2019
238
1231.2
March 2019
241
1230.4
April 2019
253
1229.5
May 2019
271
1228.7
June 2019
288
1227.9
July 2019
294
1227.1
August 2019
309
1226.3
September 2019
308
1225.5
October 2019
313
1224.7
November 2019
342
1223.9
December 2019
339
1223.1
January 2020
345
1222.3
February 2020
344
1221.5
March 2020
340
1220.7
April 2020
339
1219.9
May 2020
338
1219.2
June 2020
330
1218.4
July 2020
326
1217.6
August 2020
316
1216.8
September 2020
1216
October 2020
1215.3
November 2020
1214.5
December 2020
1213.7
January 2021
1212.9
February 2021
1212.2
March 2021
1211.4
April 2021
1210.7
May 2021
1209.9
June 2021
1209.1
July 2021
1208.4
August 2021
1207.6
September 2021
1206.9
October 2021
1206.1
November 2021
83
1348.4
December 2021
83
1347.3
January 2022
83
1346.2
February 2022
82
1345.1
March 2022
83
1344
April 2022
84
1343
May 2022
94
1341.9
June 2022
111
1340.8
July 2022
113
1339.8
August 2022
114
1338.7
September 2022
128
1337.7
October 2022
137
1336.7
November 2022
67
1488.2
December 2022
67
1486.9
January 2023
66
1485.5
February 2023
69
1484.2
March 2023
68
1482.9
April 2023
76
1481.6
May 2023
81
1480.3
June 2023
91
1479
July 2023
93
1477.8
August 2023
95
1476.5
September 2023
95
1475.2
October 2023
55
1557.5
November 2023
28
1656.3
December 2023
28
1654.7
January 2024
33
1653
February 2024
32
1651.4
March 2024
32
1649.8
April 2024
32
1648.2
May 2024
34
1646.7
June 2024
34
1645.1
July 2024
35
1643.6
August 2024
35
1642.1
September 2024
36
1640.6
October 2024
32
1669.4
November 2024
36
1664.3
December 2024
37
1662.6
January 2025
38
1661
February 2025
38
1659.3
March 2025
42
1657.7
Match results
Mixed & Men's Steel Longsword - 22 fights
October 2024 - Fright Fight 2024
Fright Fight 2024
| Division | Stage | Opponent | Outcome | Opponent rating | Win chance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed Steel Longsword (Open) | Elimination Bracket | Andrew Hall | LOSS | 1459.74 | 35% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword (Open) | Pool Set 1 | Anthony Julin | LOSS | 1608.87 | 23% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword (Open) | Pool Set 1 | Lee Coulson | WIN | 881.01 | 63% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword (Open) | Pool Set 1 | Mark Olsen | WIN | 1179.02 | 64% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword (Open) | Pool Set 1 | Forenz Arabian | WIN | 1137.64 | 50% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword (Open) | Pool Set 1 | Patrick Martin | WIN | Unrated | |
| Mixed Steel Longsword (Open) | Pool Set 1 | Aaron Yang | WIN | 1253.30 | 48% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword (Open) | Pool Set 1 | Robert Kuciver | WIN | 1332.63 | 42% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword (Open) | Pool Set 1 | Cody Stember | LOSS | 1322.29 | 39% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword (Open) | Pool Set 1 | Jayden Booth | WIN | Unrated |
October 2023 - Fright Fight 2023
Fright Fight 2023
| Division | Stage | Opponent | Outcome | Opponent rating | Win chance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Elimination Bracket | Derek Gill | LOSS | 1216.79 | 56% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Pool Set 1 | Cody Stember | LOSS | Unrated | |
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Pool Set 1 | Ramon Diaz | LOSS | 1457.92 | 40% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Pool Set 1 | Leanna Sadorf | WIN | 1244.68 | 56% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Pool Set 1 | Steve Shucker | WIN | Unrated | |
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Pool Set 1 | Mark Olsen | WIN | 1097.02 | 65% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Pool Set 1 | Sean Leonard | LOSS | 1179.75 | 58% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Pool Set 1 | Samuel Higgins | WIN | Unrated |
February 2023 - SoCal Swordfight 2023
SoCal Swordfight 2023
| Division | Stage | Opponent | Outcome | Opponent rating | Win chance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Elimination Bracket | Jim Petrovic | LOSS | Unrated | |
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Pool Set 1 | Jonathan Lokos | WIN | Unrated | |
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Pool Set 1 | Justin Hsieh | LOSS | Unrated | |
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Pool Set 1 | Yu Sun | WIN | Unrated |
Mixed & Men's Steel Rapier and Dagger - 3 fights
February 2023 - SoCal Swordfight 2023
SoCal Swordfight 2023
| Division | Stage | Opponent | Outcome | Opponent rating | Win chance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed Steel Rapier & Dagger | Pool Set 1 | Kristofer Stanson | WIN | 1732.84 | |
| Mixed Steel Rapier & Dagger | Pool Set 1 | John Slaughter | LOSS | Unrated | |
| Mixed Steel Rapier & Dagger | Pool Set 1 | Mathias Schneider | WIN | Unrated |
Mixed & Men's Steel Single Rapier - 82 fights
November 2024 - AFO Tournament of Defense 2024
AFO Tournament of Defense 2024
| Division | Stage | Opponent | Outcome | Opponent rating | Win chance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed Steel Single Rapier | Pool Set 1 | Federico Dell'Aguzzo | LOSS | Unrated | |
| Mixed Steel Single Rapier | Pool Set 1 | Sierra Hotz | WIN | Unrated | |
| Mixed Steel Single Rapier | Pool Set 1 | John Brown | WIN | 1287.05 | 91% |
October 2024 - Fright Fight 2024
Fright Fight 2024
| Division | Stage | Opponent | Outcome | Opponent rating | Win chance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed Steel Single Rapier (Open) | Eighth-Finals | Robert Placencia | WIN | 1285.31 | 74% |
| Mixed Steel Single Rapier (Open) | Gold Medal Match | Sawyer Freschi | LOSS | 1257.97 | 79% |
| Mixed Steel Single Rapier (Open) | Pool Set 1 | Anthony Julin | WIN | 1356.29 | 58% |
| Mixed Steel Single Rapier (Open) | Pool Set 1 | Alex Williamson | LOSS | 1349.68 | 72% |
| Mixed Steel Single Rapier (Open) | Pool Set 1 | Myles Cupp | WIN | 1626.04 | 47% |
| Mixed Steel Single Rapier (Open) | Pool Set 1 | Forever Peru | WIN | Unrated | |
| Mixed Steel Single Rapier (Open) | Pool Set 1 | Steven Obrzut | WIN | 1215.98 | 73% |
| Mixed Steel Single Rapier (Open) | Pool Set 1 | Christopher Soohoo | WIN | Unrated | |
| Mixed Steel Single Rapier (Open) | Pool Set 1 | Sawyer Freschi | DRAW | 1257.97 | 79% |
| Mixed Steel Single Rapier (Open) | Pool Set 1 | Leanna Sadorf | WIN | 1034.12 | 83% |
| Mixed Steel Single Rapier (Open) | Pool Set 1 | Lucas Anselmo | WIN | 1275.35 | 69% |
| Mixed Steel Single Rapier (Open) | Quarterfinals | Abraham Madrid | WIN | Unrated | |
| Mixed Steel Single Rapier (Open) | Semifinals | Michael Konrad | WIN | 1415.78 | 62% |
November 2023 - AFO Tournament of Defense 2023
AFO Tournament of Defense 2023
| Division | Stage | Opponent | Outcome | Opponent rating | Win chance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed Steel Single Rapier | Eighth-Finals | Duncan Stephenson | WIN | 968.17 | 77% |
| Mixed Steel Single Rapier | Finals | Charles Turner | WIN | 1373.64 | 65% |
| Mixed Steel Single Rapier | Pool Set 1 | Colin Whitfill | WIN | 1059.23 | 78% |
| Mixed Steel Single Rapier | Pool Set 1 | David Miller | WIN | 1219.10 | 65% |
| Mixed Steel Single Rapier | Pool Set 1 | Jonathan Carr | WIN | Unrated | |
| Mixed Steel Single Rapier | Pool Set 1 | Ralph Compton | WIN | Unrated | |
| Mixed Steel Single Rapier | Pool Set 1 | Beau Hulgan | WIN | 1699.82 | 33% |
| Mixed Steel Single Rapier | Pool Set 1 | Vincent Dominic | WIN | 1678.80 | 36% |
| Mixed Steel Single Rapier | Pool Set 2 | Charles Swieczkowski | WIN | Unrated | |
| Mixed Steel Single Rapier | Pool Set 2 | Ernesto Maldonado | LOSS | 1086.12 | 81% |
| Mixed Steel Single Rapier | Pool Set 2 | Beau Hulgan | WIN | 1699.82 | 33% |
| Mixed Steel Single Rapier | Pool Set 2 | Derek Gilboe | WIN | Unrated | |
| Mixed Steel Single Rapier | Pool Set 2 | Duncan Stephenson | WIN | 968.17 | 77% |
| Mixed Steel Single Rapier | Pool Set 2 | Olga Rubio | WIN | Unrated | |
| Mixed Steel Single Rapier | Quarterfinals | Ernesto Maldonado | WIN | 1086.12 | 81% |
October 2023 - Fright Fight 2023
Fright Fight 2023
| Division | Stage | Opponent | Outcome | Opponent rating | Win chance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed Steel Single Rapier | Eighth-Finals | Robert Kuciver | WIN | Unrated | |
| Mixed Steel Single Rapier | Pool Set 1 | Aidan Witherspoon | WIN | 1051.58 | 74% |
| Mixed Steel Single Rapier | Pool Set 1 | Kelly Grant | WIN | Unrated | |
| Mixed Steel Single Rapier | Pool Set 1 | Jeffery Fisher | WIN | 1332.86 | 53% |
| Mixed Steel Single Rapier | Pool Set 1 | Harriet Coates | WIN | 1186.88 | 56% |
| Mixed Steel Single Rapier | Pool Set 1 | Kevin Kestler | WIN | Unrated | |
| Mixed Steel Single Rapier | Pool Set 1 | Tristan Fackler | WIN | 1319.06 | 49% |
| Mixed Steel Single Rapier | Pool Set 1 | Ramon Diaz | WIN | Unrated | |
| Mixed Steel Single Rapier | Pool Set 1 | Steve Shucker | WIN | Unrated | |
| Mixed Steel Single Rapier | Quarterfinals | Aidan Witherspoon | LOSS | 1051.58 | 74% |
November 2022 - AFO Tournament of Defense 2022
AFO Tournament of Defense 2022
| Division | Stage | Opponent | Outcome | Opponent rating | Win chance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed Steel Single Rapier | Bronze Medal Match | Jeremiah De Clemente | WIN | 1678.61 | 21% |
| Mixed Steel Single Rapier | Eighth-Finals | Will Gold | WIN | 748.65 | 87% |
| Mixed Steel Single Rapier | Elimination Bracket | Jesse Groff | WIN | Unrated | |
| Mixed Steel Single Rapier | Pool Set 1 | Caleb Hallgren | LOSS | Unrated | |
| Mixed Steel Single Rapier | Pool Set 1 | Nathan Grepares | WIN | 1242.76 | 60% |
| Mixed Steel Single Rapier | Pool Set 1 | Alexander Cocke | LOSS | 1129.86 | 62% |
| Mixed Steel Single Rapier | Pool Set 1 | Vincent Dominic | WIN | 1547.33 | 32% |
| Mixed Steel Single Rapier | Pool Set 1 | Alejandro Anazco | WIN | 1346.34 | 46% |
| Mixed Steel Single Rapier | Pool Set 1 | Evan Mathews | WIN | Unrated | |
| Mixed Steel Single Rapier | Pool Set 1 | Kevin Beahan | WIN | 1369.75 | 48% |
| Mixed Steel Single Rapier | Quarterfinals | Alejandro Anazco | WIN | 1346.34 | 46% |
| Mixed Steel Single Rapier | Semifinals | Levi Fontaine | LOSS | 1418.23 | 39% |
November 2021 - 2nd Annual Tournament of Defense
2nd Annual Tournament of Defense
| Division | Stage | Opponent | Outcome | Opponent rating | Win chance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed Steel Single Rapier | Round 1 Pool 2 | Jack Carson | DOUBLE LOSS | Unrated | |
| Mixed Steel Single Rapier | Round 1 Pool 2 | Alexander Cocke | WIN | Unrated | |
| Mixed Steel Single Rapier | Round 1 Pool 2 | Jeremiah De Clemente | WIN | Unrated | |
| Mixed Steel Single Rapier | Round 1 Pool 2 | Teresa Carr | WIN | Unrated | |
| Mixed Steel Single Rapier | Round 1 Pool 2 | Steven Farrar | WIN | 842.43 | 67% |
| Mixed Steel Single Rapier | Round 1 Pool 2 | Anonymous fighter | LOSS | 1235.56 | 41% |
| Mixed Steel Single Rapier | Round 1 Pool 2 | John Brown | LOSS | Unrated | |
| Mixed Steel Single Rapier | Round 2 Pool 1 | Teresa Carr | WIN | Unrated | |
| Mixed Steel Single Rapier | Round 2 Pool 1 | Beau Hulgan | LOSS | 1614.76 | 26% |
| Mixed Steel Single Rapier | Round 2 Pool 1 | Sharon Graves | WIN | Unrated | |
| Mixed Steel Single Rapier | Round 2 Pool 1 | Nick Emery | WIN | Unrated | |
| Mixed Steel Single Rapier | Round 2 Pool 1 | Lucas Trucios | LOSS | Unrated | |
| Mixed Steel Single Rapier | Round 2 Pool 1 | Steven Farrar | LOSS | 842.43 | 67% |
| Mixed Steel Single Rapier | Round 2 Pool 1 | Stephen Vasconi | WIN | 997.62 | 58% |
| Mixed Steel Single Rapier | Semi Finals | Julien De La Fontaine | DOUBLE LOSS | Unrated | |
| Mixed Steel Single Rapier | Table of 16 | Steven Farrar | WIN | 842.43 | 67% |
September 2018 - Duels at High Noon 2018
Duels at High Noon 2018
| Division | Stage | Opponent | Outcome | Opponent rating | Win chance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed Steel Single Rapier | Bronze Medal Match | Adam Simmons | LOSS | Unrated | |
| Mixed Steel Single Rapier | Pools | John O'Brien | LOSS | Unrated | |
| Mixed Steel Single Rapier | Pools | Adam Simmons | LOSS | Unrated | |
| Mixed Steel Single Rapier | Pools | Angel Uribe | WIN | Unrated | |
| Mixed Steel Single Rapier | Pools | Sara Lewis | DRAW | Unrated | |
| Mixed Steel Single Rapier | Pools | Joseph Thibodaux | WIN | Unrated | |
| Mixed Steel Single Rapier | Pools | John Patterson | LOSS | 1207.12 | |
| Mixed Steel Single Rapier | Pools | Angel Villa | WIN | Unrated | |
| Mixed Steel Single Rapier | Pools | Phil Rosenow | WIN | Unrated | |
| Mixed Steel Single Rapier | Pools | Jay Voris | LOSS | Unrated | |
| Mixed Steel Single Rapier | Pools | Brittany Reeves | WIN | Unrated | |
| Mixed Steel Single Rapier | Semi-Finals | Michael Konrad | LOSS | Unrated | |
| Mixed Steel Single Rapier | Top 8 | Joshua Gilbrech | WIN | Unrated |
Non-rated results - 7 fights
| Division | Event | Stage | Opponent | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed Steel Rapier & Optional Dagger | SoCal Swordfight 2020 (February 2020) | Pool Set 1 | Robert Childs | LOSS |
| Mixed Steel Rapier & Optional Dagger | SoCal Swordfight 2020 (February 2020) | Pool Set 1 | Jeff Jacobson | LOSS |
| Mixed Steel Rapier & Optional Dagger | SoCal Swordfight 2020 (February 2020) | Pool Set 1 | Arthur Henry | LOSS |
| Mixed Steel Rapier & Optional Dagger | SoCal Swordfight 2020 (February 2020) | Pool Set 1 | Douglas Bostic | WIN |
| Mixed Steel Rapier And Any Sidearm | AFO Tournament of Defense 2023 (November 2023) | Pool Set 1 | Sharon Buczko | WIN |
| Mixed Steel Rapier And Any Sidearm | AFO Tournament of Defense 2023 (November 2023) | Pool Set 1 | Beau Hulgan | LOSS |
| Mixed Steel Rapier And Any Sidearm | AFO Tournament of Defense 2023 (November 2023) | Pool Set 1 | Duncan Stephenson | WIN |