Tyler Sigman – Head Instructor
Tyler Sigman is the head instructor of Omaha Kunst des Fechtens. He began his study under Michaelangelo Reina in August of 2015. His knowledge of the art is focused primarily on the Longsword, Messer & Rondel Dagger within the early Germanic traditions. Tyler has specialized in judging tournament events at a local and international level.
Tom Shirazi – Rottmeister
Tom Shirazi has been studying Shan Tao Kung Fu for over a decade along with Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, Silat, Arnis and Sambo. Within the Shan Tao system Tom has studied the use of joint locks, grappling, and Catch Wrestling. His experience also includes a myriad of Chinese weaponry such as the Dao, Jian, Staff, Spear, and Dagger. Each of these systems focusing heavily upon the tradition practice and nature of the Art as a martial endeavor. Having been interested in weaponry since childhood, Tom has been attracted to HEMA since he first heard of it. Coming from an Empty Hand martial background, Tom will be assisting with the Ringen instruction, in addition to practicing Blossfechten at Omaha KDF.
Michaelangelo Reina – Club Founder
Michaelangelo “Angel” Reina is the founder of Omaha Kunst des Fechtens. He began his study of Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA) at the Academy of Arms in Burkbank in California before making the move to Capital Kunst des Fechtens in Alexandria, Virginia, with Jake Norwood as his instructor. Angel created Omaha KDF under the xKDF network to promote and encourage the growth of Kunst des Fechtens and well as the HEMA community in the Midwest region of the United States. His knowledge of the art is mainly focused on the Longsword, Ringen, dagger, and messer within early Liechtenauer tradition. Additionally he is a student and practitioner of English and Spanish Saber, Destreza, and Iberian Montante.