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Noble Science Academy: HEMA Classes in Sparks, Nevada
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Noble Science Academy: HEMA Classes in Sparks, Nevada

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(12 reviews)

About

Noble Science Academy: HEMA Classes in Sparks, Nevada is a martial arts gym located in Reno, NV.

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Eric Horton

2 months ago

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Very informative and quite fun. Teachers are knowledgeable, professional, and passionate about HEMA. Would recommend people try if interested.

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Jennifer Skaggs

10 months ago

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My kiddo is having such a great experience here. He isn't into sports and karate didn't appeal to him. Learning to use a sword is neat and fun and cool. The instructors are great with the kids. They are fantastic at balancing skill development with fun. If you have a kiddo that isn't into the typical stuff, I highly recommend giving this a try.

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Michael Martin

5 years ago

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Great school, great instructors, and great price. Only pay for what you want. Noble Science Academy provides all the gear you need as a beginner. I would recommend this school to anyone interested in martial arts, fitness, or just swords in general.

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Christopher Lugaski

4 years ago

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It would be easy to say that this is Reno/Sparks' best HEMA school solely because it's our ONLY HEMA school, but this is a genuinely great place. It's clear that the owners and staff are knowledgeable, motivated, and love the material. Plus they're friendly and helpful to boot! If you're even remotely interested in historical swordsmanship, whether because you're into history or sword fighting just sounds fun, you'd be hard pressed to find a better environment and people to learn from!

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Kevin Johnston

2 years ago

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Swords! Longswords, shortswords, thick swords and thin swords (or longswords, arming swords, broadswords, and rapiers if you want to be technical). I've been coming here for more than a year now and the membership is worth every penny. Not only have I made good friends here, but I get to hit them with swords! In all seriousness, the environment is very welcoming, it's a great workout, you meet fun people, and you get to learn about the martial traditions of Europe from a historical standpoint. They also do fitness classes and regularly go to competitions. Plus you get to carry around a sword =)

Contact

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96 Glen Carran Cir #101, Sparks, NV 89431, USA

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Steven Klekar

Smallsword Instructor (Northern Nevada)

Studies French/Spanish smallsword and Italian/Spanish rapier & sidesword. Focuses on biomechanics and footwork.

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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.

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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.

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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.