Noble Science Academy: HEMA Classes in Sparks, Nevada
About
Noble Science Academy: HEMA Classes in Sparks, Nevada is a martial arts gym located in Reno, NV.
scheduleHours
Monday: 6:00 – 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 4:00 – 8:00 PM
Wednesday: 5:00 – 7:00 PM
Thursday: 4:00 – 7:15 PM
Friday: 7:00 – 8:00 PM
Saturday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
groupCoaches & Instructors
Michael-Forest Meservy
Lead Scholar and Instructor (Northern Nevada)
MLitt in Medieval History, HEMA Alliance certified instructor
Founder. Develops curricula for longsword, rapier, Scottish broadsword, sword & buckler. Teaches nationally at events like Longpoint.
Rashelle DeBolt
Instructor (Northern Nevada)
#1 ranked Women’s Longsword fencer globally, NASM Certified Personal Trainer
Teaches longsword, broadsword, saber. Earned Scholar rank faster than any other student in Academy history.
Michael Martin
Head Fitness Instructor and Corrective Exercise Specialist (Northern Nevada)
ISSA Certified Personal Trainer, NASM specializations, top 5% globally in Open Longsword
Develops sport-specific exercise routines for HEMA athletes to increase speed, power, and technique.
Steven Klekar
Smallsword Instructor (Northern Nevada)
Studies French/Spanish smallsword and Italian/Spanish rapier & sidesword. Focuses on biomechanics and footwork.
Patrick Tarzi
Lead Scholar and Instructor (Southern Nevada/Las Vegas)
Top 6% globally in Open Longsword, top 70 in Sidesword, multi-medalist competitor
Specializes in body mechanics and footwork, including the Bolognese school of fencing.
Jonathan Helland
Lead Scholar (New Hampshire/Vermont)
Scholar in longsword and single rapier
First Academy student to achieve Scholar rank in multiple weapons. Began studies in 2015.
Jacob Burke
Lead Scholar (Dublin, Ireland)
Top 10% globally in Open Longsword, Scholar in three weapons
First instructor to achieve Scholar rank in longsword, sword & buckler, and rapier & dagger.