May 14th: Four-Hour Longsword Workshop
Looking for a gift for that special someone? This is perfect! Give the gift of sword fighting to them. You can send him or her to the class, or you can attend with him! If you know of anyone that you think would enjoy this class, please pass the information onto them or give me a call for more information.
This is a four hour intensive class for the students of the sword that would like to attend class at the school but lives out of the area or just don't have the time to commit each week to class.
Every month we gather for four hours to study the long sword. The first three hours are spent on the curriculum of the school and the final hour is spent working on a specific technique from Fior dei Battaglia (Flos Duellatorum written in 1409).
DEMAS has loaner equipment for the students that do not have their own swords or helmets, all you need to bring are gloves. If you have your own wasters and helmet, please bring them with you.
We will be working outside with masks and maintaining an appropriate distance to protect ourselves, our friends, and our family.
Dress of the day is sweats, a t-shirt, and comfortable shoes.
​
Time: 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Where: 3266 De La Cruz
Santa Clara, CA 95054
Cost: $80 in advance
$90 at the door
May 15th: Be S.A.F.E. Self Defense
We have all heard about the person who has become a statistic. Most of you figure it’s not going to happen to you. You’re right, chances are it won’t. However, we have to hope for the best, and prepare for the worst. We are on the road a lot, traveling, meeting people, and some have kids that are preparing to go off to college or high school.
You can take this class for your own peace of mind or give the gift of safety to someone you care about. If you know of anyone that you think would enjoy this class, please pass the information onto them or give me a call for more information.
Self-defense does not require a lot of physical strength, if you understand how to use an attacker’s strength against him. You don’t need to be stronger than your attacker, nor do you need to be a black belt to be safe. Learn ways to protect yourself with a 600-year-old Italian Martial Art. Be safe in the future, while drawing from the strengths of the past.
Effective use of your hands and everyday objects around you for your personal protection is easy to learn and practice. Regardless of your age or physical fitness, it is never too late to learn to be safe, NOT be a victim.
The Be S.A.F.E. class is a set of awareness, assertiveness, verbal skills with safety strategies and physical techniques that enable someone to successfully escape, resist and survive violent attacks. The course provides psychological awareness and verbal skills, not just physical training.
Empowerment is the goal of this class. When you feel free and empowered, you are better able to go where you need to and do what you need to do without fear or unease because you have options, techniques and a way of analyzing situations that help you to Be S.A.F.E.
Dress of the day is sweats, a t-shirt and comfortable shoes.
​
Time: 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Where: 3266 De La Cruz
Santa Clara, CA 95054
Cost: $80 in advance
$90 at the door
Davenriche European
Martial Arts School
Look to the Future, while Drawing from the Strengths of the Past
July 12th: 4-Hour Longsword Workshop
Are you looking for a gift for that special someone? This is perfect! Give them the gift of sword fighting. You can send him or her to the class or attend with him! If you know of anyone that you think would enjoy this class, please pass the information on to them or give me a call for more information.
This is a four-hour intensive class for the sword students who would like to attend class at the school but live out of the area or don't have the time to commit each week to class.
Every month we gather for four hours to study the long sword. The first three hours are spent on the curriculum of the school and the final hour is spent working on a specific technique from Fior dei Battaglia (Flos Duellatorum written in 1409).
I have loaner equipment for the students that do not have their own swords or helmets, all you need to bring are gloves. If you have your own wasters and helmet, please bring them with you.
The dress of the day is sweats, a T-shirt, and comfortable shoes.
Time: 12: 00 pm – 4:00 pm
Where: 395 E Taylor St
San Jose, CA 95112
Cost: $100.00 in advance
$120.00 at the door
July 13th: 4-Hour Quarterstaff Workshop
This will be a 4-hour workshop focusing on the use of the quarterstaff. This class is the first of a three-part series on the use of the quarterstaff.
This month we will be looking at the use of the quarter staff as it was used in the late medieval and renaissance periods. The basis for this course is treatises from England and Italy. Some of the manuscripts that we will pull information from are;
• Joseph Swetnam (1617)
• George Silver (1599)
• Giacomo di Grassi (1570)
• And spear techniques of Fiore dei Liberi (1409)
We will learn the guards of the staff, the way to transition from one side to the other side whilst maintaining a defensive position of the staff, and the offensive use of the staff.
While we will not be doing an exhaustive study of each of these manuscripts, we will be able to look at the similarities and differences between the techniques put forth in them.
This class is a sample four hour class that will show the student some of the use of the quarterstaff in a martial use.
Equipment: Fencing Helmet, Gloves, Staff, Elbow Guard (not required)
If you do not have a staff, you can pick up a closet dowel at a hardware store for very little money. A 1-inch staff of approximately 5 – 6 feet will be the weapon of the day.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to call me to ask. I look forward to seeing you at the class!
​
Time: 12: 00 pm – 4:00 pm
Where: 395 E Taylor St
San Jose, CA 95112
Cost: $100.00 in advance
$120.00 at the door
August 9th and 10th:
Paul Macdonald 2 Day Workshop
​Description to be announced
​
Maestro Paul Macdonald was born in 1972, and raised in the West Highland village of Glenuig, Moidart, Scotland. He began his study of fencing in the 1992 at Napier University, in Edinburgh, founding and running the University club as President and principal instructor for two and a half years. With an ever-growing interest in historical swordsmanship, he founded the Dawn Duellists Society in 1994, and ran the DDS as President until 2006.
Since 1994, Maestro Macdonald has dedicated his path to European martial arts, travelling throughout the UK, Europe, Canada and the US to research, study, practice, present seminars and demonstrations and teach. He has studied most styles of historical European combat and
revived the methods and techniques of several lost systems, such as the medieval duelling shield, spada in arme, dusack and backsword. In 1998, Maestro Macdonald founded the British Federation for Historical Swordplay (BFHS), serving as its President from 1998 - 2004.
Maestro Macdonald received his Master-at-Arms certification from the Italian Ancient and Historical Federation (FISAS) in 1999 and established the Macdonald Academy of Arms in 2001. In early 2008, Maestro Macdonald founded the Commando D Living History Group with Mike Smith, specializing in WW2 combatives. When not making swords or teaching, Maestro Macdonald enjoys gliding, for which he holds a solo pilot`s license.
Maestro Macdonald is one of the founders of the International Masters at Arms Federation and a fencing advisor to the Academy of European Medieval Martial Arts. He is also a member of the Association for Historical Fencing and has given instruction at Leeds Royal Armouries and various historical fencing schools such as the Martinez Academy of Arms and the Italian Ancient and Historical Fencing Federation (FISAS).​
Time: Saturday and Sunday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Where: 395 E Taylor St
San Jose, CA 95112
Cost: One Day Admittance $150 In Advance - $180 At the Door
Two Day Admittance $250 In Advance - $280 At the Door
September 6th - 7th:
Tim Anderson Little Knife to Big Knife Combat
Coming back to Davenriche European Martial Artes School September 6th and 7th Master Blade Instructor Guro Tim Anderson will be conducting a two-day workshop on Small to Big Knife Combatives.
The knife and edged weapons are one of the most iconic weapons of any Indigenous martial culture. Every country through history has had some form of knife or dagger in its arsenal. As a combative alternative weapon, the knife is the great equalizer.
These are invaluable skills for all martial systems regardless of weapon choice, especially valuable for high pressure contact. Plus, it’s super fun!!
Bring some gear if you have it, because sparring is always a possibility.
​
Owner and Operator of School of Two Swords Infiniti, Timothy Anderson continued his training in Tomahawk and Bowie under the guidance and tutelage of Col Dwight McLemore in the Summer of 2001until 2015 through his close friend Director Steve Huff. Steve introduced him after they began training together in April of 2001 at Universal Martial Studies Center. In 2002 Tim received the Certificate in School of Two Swords from the Col and after completing full instructor in Khukri Tim was given full instructor and permission from the Col to teach McLemore Fighting Systems which he still teaches through various workshops and seminars.
Specializing in edged weapons and empty-handed combatives, Tim began his formal training in edged weapons and Muay Thai in 1994 while in Va beach Va at Lynx Academy under Frank Cucci of Seal Team Six. While this was a brief ten months it laid the solid foundation for the knife and combative training that has followed him thirty years now.
It was in August of 1995 that he met and began training in knife exclusively under Tom Sotis in the family system AMOK! Tom is one the most gifted knifers and blade instructors in the world and it is a privilege to not only call him instructor but friend. The almost twenty years spent with Tom produced many theories and concepts that Tim still inherits today in his style and teaching, Through Tom Tim had the opportunity to train in Cebu Phillipines and a few other of its cities and islands with Grand Tuhon Leo T. Gaje Jr. for seventeen plus days.
Time: Saturday and Sunday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Where: 395 E Taylor St
San Jose, CA 95112
Cost: One Day Admittance $150 In Advance - $180 At the Door
Two Day Admittance $250 In Advance - $280 At the Door
September 13th: 4-Hour Longsword Workshop
Are you looking for a gift for that special someone? This is perfect! Give them the gift of sword fighting. You can send him or her to the class or attend with him! If you know of anyone that you think would enjoy this class, please pass the information on to them or give me a call for more information.
This is a four-hour intensive class for the sword students who would like to attend class at the school but live out of the area or don't have the time to commit each week to class.
Every month we gather for four hours to study the long sword. The first three hours are spent on the curriculum of the school and the final hour is spent working on a specific technique from Fior dei Battaglia (Flos Duellatorum written in 1409).
I have loaner equipment for the students that do not have their own swords or helmets, all you need to bring are gloves. If you have your own wasters and helmet, please bring them with you.
The dress of the day is sweats, a T-shirt, and comfortable shoes.
Time: 12: 00 pm – 4:00 pm
Where: 395 E Taylor St
San Jose, CA 95112
Cost: $100.00 in advance
$120.00 at the door
September 14th: 4-Hour Quarterstaff Workshop
This will be a 4-hour workshop focusing on the use of the quarterstaff. This class is the first of a three-part series on the use of the quarterstaff.
This month we will be looking at the use of the quarter staff as it was used in the late medieval and renaissance periods. The basis for this course is treatises from England and Italy. Some of the manuscripts that we will pull information from are;
• Joseph Swetnam (1617)
• George Silver (1599)
• Giacomo di Grassi (1570)
• And spear techniques of Fiore dei Liberi (1409)
We will learn the guards of the staff, the way to transition from one side to the other side whilst maintaining a defensive position of the staff, and the offensive use of the staff.
While we will not be doing an exhaustive study of each of these manuscripts, we will be able to look at the similarities and differences between the techniques put forth in them.
This class is a sample four hour class that will show the student some of the use of the quarterstaff in a martial use.
Equipment: Fencing Helmet, Gloves, Staff, Elbow Guard (not required)
If you do not have a staff, you can pick up a closet dowel at a hardware store for very little money. A 1-inch staff of approximately 5 – 6 feet will be the weapon of the day.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to call me to ask. I look forward to seeing you at the class!
​
Time: 12: 00 pm – 4:00 pm
Where: 395 E Taylor St
San Jose, CA 95112
Cost: $100.00 in advance
$120.00 at the door
October11th: 4-Hour Longsword Workshop
Are you looking for a gift for that special someone? This is perfect! Give them the gift of sword fighting. You can send him or her to the class or attend with him! If you know of anyone that you think would enjoy this class, please pass the information on to them or give me a call for more information.
This is a four-hour intensive class for the sword students who would like to attend class at the school but live out of the area or don't have the time to commit each week to class.
Every month we gather for four hours to study the long sword. The first three hours are spent on the curriculum of the school and the final hour is spent working on a specific technique from Fior dei Battaglia (Flos Duellatorum written in 1409).
I have loaner equipment for the students that do not have their own swords or helmets, all you need to bring are gloves. If you have your own wasters and helmet, please bring them with you.
The dress of the day is sweats, a T-shirt, and comfortable shoes.
Time: 12: 00 pm – 4:00 pm
Where: 395 E Taylor St
San Jose, CA 95112
Cost: $100.00 in advance
$120.00 at the door
October 12th: 4-Hour
Zombie Apocalypse Survival Workshop
Are you worried about the Zombie Apocalypse?
​
This may be the training you're looking for. Guns will run out of bullets, but even a broken sword or axe can still function as an effective anti-zombie weapon.
This is an four-hour course that will take the students through CQC (close quarter combat) with pistols (we will be using airsoft weapons) and with melee weapons such as swords, machetes, and other weapons that one might not think of as a zombie killing tool. If you have a favorite zombie killing weapon of your own, bring it with you so you can work with your own tools and share your ideas with other students. (please do not bring any real firearms or ammunition).
Whether it is a zombie apocalypse, a biological epidemic or some other kind of catastrophe, when the s**t hits the fan, some people will band together, and the best of humanity will come out. This will also cause the worst of humanity to come to the forefront with violence, looting and chaos.
Will you be prepared? Join us for this class and prepare for the chaos of the breakdown of civilization.
And have a good time learning how to kill the zombies!
​
Time: 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Where: 395 E Taylor St
San Jose, CA 95112
Cost: $100.00 in advance
$120.00 at the door
October 18-19: Area 51 1/2 Haunted House
Join us at Area 51 1/2 Haunted house where you can walk through the lab and see the scientists latest experiments. We haven't had any experiments escape (we think) in the last few years.
​
Most visitors will get out of the area with little to no lasting effects (we hope).
Families can walk through the haunt, lights on and no actors. Phoenix’s Curiosity Cabinet will have craft and science tables for visitors to let out their Mad Scientist sides. We will also have games for the kids and parents to play together.
​
You can find out more about our Scientists (They are not mad, I say)
​
​
November 9th: 4-Hour Longsword Workshop
Are you looking for a gift for that special someone? This is perfect! Give them the gift of sword fighting. You can send him or her to the class or attend with him! If you know of anyone that you think would enjoy this class, please pass the information on to them or give me a call for more information.
This is a four-hour intensive class for the sword students who would like to attend class at the school but live out of the area or don't have the time to commit each week to class.
Every month we gather for four hours to study the long sword. The first three hours are spent on the curriculum of the school and the final hour is spent working on a specific technique from Fior dei Battaglia (Flos Duellatorum written in 1409).
I have loaner equipment for the students that do not have their own swords or helmets, all you need to bring are gloves. If you have your own wasters and helmet, please bring them with you.
The dress of the day is sweats, a T-shirt, and comfortable shoes.
Time: 12: 00 pm – 4:00 pm
Where: 395 E Taylor St
San Jose, CA 95112
Cost: $100.00 in advance
$120.00 at the door
November 10th: 4-Hour Medieval Dagger Workshop
In this class we will be looking at a combination of using the dagger in the forehand grip and the icepick grip. We will be looking at the similarities in different manuscripts such as Fiore dei Liberi, Joachim Meyer and Paulus Hector Mair and the practical changes from one grip to the other.
In this class we will focus on the movements and use of the dagger in the high and low line attacks and shifting between the two grips in the fight.
How is this class different than other dagger/knife classes in other martial arts? In this class we are looking at the knife as a thrusting weapon with cutting ability. The medieval dagger was longer than modern knives and was designed to go through thicker under armour clothing like gambesons and leather. We are looking at the use of the dagger as it was used in the medieval period for more thrusting than cutting attacks.
These techniques would work with modern equivalent tools like screwdrivers, short sticks, broken handles of other tools.
The dress of the day is sweats, a T-shirt, and comfortable shoes.
Time: 12: 00 pm – 4:00 pm
Where: 395 E Taylor St
San Jose, CA 95112
Cost: $100.00 in advance
$120.00 at the door
November 15th: Bartjitsu Workshop with Fred Kaye
In the early 1900’s Professor Pierre Vigny developed Canne Vigny, a devastating method of personal protection utilizing the common walking stick, the common everyday accessory at the time. This system became part of self defense systems, Bartitsu, La defense Dan la rue. This street proven method went on to be introduced by H. G. Lang to the Indian Police force in the 1930s as a core tenant of the training curriculum. This class will focus on the use of the walking stick, parasol or umbrella in practical situations based upon Vigny’s methods. Syllabus includes; stick drills, stick defense, stick vs stick and stick against various weapons.
​
​
Sifu Fred Kaye’s martial career spans over 47 years. Mr. Kaye’s martial foundation is in the Asian Japanese and Chinese martial traditions, starting in the 1970 with Japanese Shotokan Karate, then continuing on to external Northern/Southern Shaolin styles to Internal Wudang arts of Ba Gua Zhang, Xing Yi Quan, Lu Huo Quan and Taiji Quan. Over the past decade, Coach Fred has expanded his martial journey with an exploration of western martial arts Bartitsu, La Defense dan la Rue and other global fighting arts. Coach Fred has developed a training program integrating Classic Martial training featuring Indian Clubs, Maces and Health wands to allow warriors and any person to maintain health at any age. Info at www.martialexercise.com.
Currently Fred is teaching weekly classes at EnGarde Fencing academy in Santa Rosa CA.
​
Time: 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Where: 395 E Taylor St
San Jose, CA 95112
Cost: $100.00 in advance $120.00 at the door
December 13th: 4-Hour Longsword Workshop
Are you looking for a gift for that special someone? This is perfect! Give them the gift of sword fighting. You can send him or her to the class or attend with him! If you know of anyone that you think would enjoy this class, please pass the information on to them or give me a call for more information.
This is a four-hour intensive class for the sword students who would like to attend class at the school but live out of the area or don't have the time to commit each week to class.
Every month we gather for four hours to study the long sword. The first three hours are spent on the curriculum of the school and the final hour is spent working on a specific technique from Fior dei Battaglia (Flos Duellatorum written in 1409).
I have loaner equipment for the students that do not have their own swords or helmets, all you need to bring are gloves. If you have your own wasters and helmet, please bring them with you.
The dress of the day is sweats, a T-shirt, and comfortable shoes.
Time: 12: 00 pm – 4:00 pm
Where: 395 E Taylor St
San Jose, CA 95112
Cost: $100.00 in advance
$120.00 at the door
December 14th: 4-Hour Medieval Dagger Workshop
In this class we will be looking at a combination of using the dagger in the forehand grip and the icepick grip. We will be looking at the similarities in different manuscripts such as Fiore dei Liberi, Joachim Meyer and Paulus Hector Mair and the practical changes from one grip to the other.
In this class we will focus on the movements and use of the dagger in the high and low line attacks and shifting between the two grips in the fight.
How is this class different than other dagger/knife classes in other martial arts? In this class we are looking at the knife as a thrusting weapon with cutting ability. The medieval dagger was longer than modern knives and was designed to go through thicker under armour clothing like gambesons and leather. We are looking at the use of the dagger as it was used in the medieval period for more thrusting than cutting attacks.
These techniques would work with modern equivalent tools like screwdrivers, short sticks, broken handles of other tools.
​
Dress of the day is sweats, a t-shirt and comfortable shoes.
​​
Time: 12: 00 pm – 4:00 pm
Where: 395 E Taylor St
San Jose, CA 95112
Cost: $100.00 in advance
$120.00 at the door
We Will Be Closed December 23, 2025 - January 5, 2026
For Christmas Break