Davenriche European Martial Artes
Agnew, California
(28)
Agnew, California
(28)
28 customer reviews
Ian Kuan
I can't believe I haven't written a review yet! Long story short: if you're curious, try it. Your first three classes are free! This school is something special. It's truly dedicated to the martial arts and practical self defense. There's even a quality personal trainer who shares the building. More...
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Sean Baker
The instructors here really care about their students and it shows. Everyone is pretty nice and helpful and help make DEMAS a welcoming place. They also set learning at a fair pace and make sure that you understand your fundamentals before introducing new content, which is good and something that's hard to get considering the amount of attention needed on an individual basis to do so. More...
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Abhilash Kunnatoor Margabandu
The owners and trainers are very passionate about the sport and certainly know their history and technique
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James Song
Davenriche European Martial Artes School (DEMAS) is a veritable treasure trove of all Medieval and Rennaissance martial arts. The staff here are respectful and highly knowledgeable, and work hard to help their students gain functional mastery over the various swords and hand to hand styles. It is an environment where questions are welcomed, and fundamental understanding is stressed rather than rote memorizarion of form. Highly recommended for anyone who wants to learn the European sword. More...
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Ian Carruthers
These guys are the bees knees. They really know they're stuff, and while they absolutely train hard and seriously, they also definitely know how to have a good time.
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Matt Smith
Very friendly environment with fun and challenging classes. I recommend DEMAs for people wanting a new experience.
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Shaun Blasi
This school teaches the traditions of old and the skills of a bygone age. European martial arts is more than how to swing a sword or other weapon, it's a state of focus of the mind, this focus is useful in all of life. I could not be happier to be part of this school. More...
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Brandon Doudt
Large selection of classes available here, hard not to find something you'd be into. Classes structured to move "at your pace" makes things easier so you can focus on you. Above all great community of people that help, work, and study here. More...
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Susan Fick
Amazing, huge place, great people, a caring community
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JT Stubblefield
It's been three years since my first lesson where I became hooked on a new and fascinating world of martial arts, history, and genuine people from student to instructor who offer a safe and friendly learning environment that seeks to help everyone grow into the best individuals they can be! Thanks for everything DEMAS!!
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J Marlow Schmauder
I’ve been training here for over five years, hooked after my very first class. The instructors and curriculum are outstanding. Everyone is tremendously welcoming; no attitude whatsoever. Students range from kids 8+ to people in their 60s. I can’t recommend it enough. More...
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Mark Gelineau
Been studying here for about a year now and I could not speak more highly of the school and the instructors. It is a place that venerates history, and the library is as impressive as the armory. Truly a special place. Check out a class and see for yourself. More...
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Alain Bloch
Great staff. Great gym woth everything you might need to learn about historical European martial arts. Ask about the library!
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Andrew Pribor
Great school, excellent instructors! Come learn a variety of martial arts in a comfortable inviting environment with fellow like minded people who do not have an attitude. The school is welcome to all people from all walks of life. If you are looking for a place to learn how to use a sword, this is the place! More...
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Amy Forbes
Great fun!
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Sonja Wittlieb
Great knowledge and understanding of what is being taught!
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Mike O'Brien
Awesome place. Been going to the weekend classes for long sword for two months now and I'm looking forward to many more classes.
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Ian Russell
Friendly, informative, instructive environment of knowledgeable people. Well structured, loads of fun!
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Mohua Chatterjee
They are very professional and do not throw you to water to learn swimming!
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Emmett Coogler
Well went to watch a class Monday July/29/13 I most say I was pleasantly surprised. Everyone was very kind and respectful everyone made me feel very welcome I even had a wonderful conversation about archery agin I was pleasantly surprised I will be back!
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David Rix Nelson
Been going here for a couple of years now. Great school, very friendly, welcoming and good at tailoring instruction to the student.
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Eric Holland
Davenriche is a school run by passionate experts. Here they teach historically accurate martial arts from Europe as well as context for those techniques. Good people and a really supportive community. More...
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Meredith Shull Somavia
This is a fantastic school. My whole family loves attending the classes and the instruction is fantastic.
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Leyla Azizova
Great martial arts school, specializing in HEMA. Awesome instructors proficient in many historical weapons, including longsword, rapier, sword and shield and more. Also runs airsoft games and classes. More...
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Skyler Burton
Excellent school, all the instructors are very welcoming and knowledgeable. As a beginner I felt that they really care about teaching and getting new people up to speed, while perfecting the skills of longtime returning students. If you think swords and a variety of other martial art practices are cool, this is an excellent school to go. More...
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Von Blumenthal
After my grandparents died, I was really looking for a way to connect with my European heritage, as they had been from Ireland and Scotland respectively. There are surprisingly few resources in the area, so I was delighted to find DEMAS in practically my back yard. I decided to head over and check it out, but ended up watching from afar. I was afraid that, as a girl, I'd be rejected, or not taken seriously. When I finally did walk inside, I was greeted with enthusiasm by Chris, an instructor at the Salle. He invited me to stay awhile, watch some classes, sit in their cozy library chairs and talk to some other students. I stayed for 3 hours that day. I returned as soon as Steaphen (the main instructor and owner) was available to sign up. Unfortunately, as I began my training, life happened. And I was only able to attend a few classes. But I have always kept the flame alive that I will one day return and become the badass Celtic warrior princess that I know I am in my heart. The classes are very well instructed, exciting, challenging, fun, and fulfilling. I suggest that if you even have a remote interest, you check it out. You won't regret it. More...
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Brandon D
Love coming here. The instructor are great, and always willing to make sure you're understanding "whatever" you're trying to learn. They keep it loose and friendly too. Highly recommend for any one trying to get into the HEMA or other combat related training. More...
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Bernard Holmes
Amazing place, if I lived in Santa Clara I would attend every week. Great instruction, great facility, lots of swords to use, everyone's very helpful. Awesome place to learn longsword fighting. As well as other weapons used in historical European martial arts. More...
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