Davenriche European Martial Arts School

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395 E Taylor St
San Jose, CA 95112

Davenriche European Martial Arts School, located in San Jose, CA, offers a range of classes focusing on Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA) including longsword, sidesword, dagger, grappling, knife, stick fighting, modern combat, and self-defense. The school provides a unique opportunity to explore and practice these ancient martial art forms.

Founded by Steaphen Fick in 2000, DEMAS has evolved from teaching a few students in a garage to over 130 students in an expansive 8700 square foot facility. The instructors, with over 80 years of combined experience, guide students through the historic use of various weapons systems, drawing from medieval combat manuals adapted for modern self-defense.

Aside from regular classes, Davenriche hosts workshops, tournaments, and special events like birthday parties, corporate events, and private functions. The school's holistic approach to martial arts training emphasizes principle-based techniques, ensuring applicability across different weapon systems and combat scenarios.

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Nhan C.
9/17/2025

A friendly place to check out. They do offer several different classes such as self defense. I was here for a mixer event & love it. I get to see many swords collection & meet several staffs....

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Jen C.
2/24/2025

I only attended this location for a secret comedy event =] The venue was perfect. It was spacious and clean. The decors added a nice touch to the event. I don't have any other experience than...

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Christine L.
9/15/2020

While adhering to the county's COVID policies and taking safety measures, they are currently open and still holding the classes that will allow students to stay at an appropriate distance from...

Maria K.
11/12/2023

We hosted my son's eighth birthday party at the DEMAS. The birthday package included a tour of the weapons room where kids got to hold various weapons (under careful supervision), a swordfighting...

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Shanna K.
11/10/2018

I recently hosted a corporate team building event here for 15 people and everyone had an excellent time. The administrative process leading up to the event was a bit lengthy, as I had a lot of...

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