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Jared Kirby (fencing) Jared Kirby (fencing) Jared Kirby is a classical and historical fencing instructor who earned the rank of Master of Arms (Maestro d'Armi) through the Martinez Academy of Arms and continues to study fencing under Maestro Ramon Martinez in New York City. Ramon Martinez who is one of the last fencing masters to teach fencing as a martial art . Jared also teaches Combat for Stage & Screen and is a certified fight director and university instructor with the Art of Combat. Jared Kirby first became involved in Western Martial Arts and Combat for Stage & Screen in 1995. Beginning his