Axian F.
8/1/2025
Amazing experience. Instructor is really good and funny. All students are friendly and enthusiastic towards swords. I am having a lot of fun
Italian Renaissance Swordsmanship Academy
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705 Capitol Expressway Auto Mall Ste 30
San Jose, CA 95136
Italian Renaissance Swordsmanship Academy (IRSA) in San Jose, CA, offers a unique experience that goes beyond mere swordsmanship – it's an immersive journey into the art form steeped in tradition and history. The academy's mission is to impart the complete martial art of Italian swordsmanship, providing a comprehensive curriculum covering techniques for Longsword, Dagger, Sidesword, Rapier, and Saber.
Enrolling in IRSA means delving into a self-defense system honed over 400 years across Europe's battlefields and alleys. Beyond mastering martial arts techniques, students also discover the values of discipline, focus, and respect. The academy serves as a gateway to an ancient world where the art of the sword becomes an integral part of one's being, inviting individuals to step into a legacy that spans centuries.
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Mark M.
12/9/2023
My family can't speak highly enough about this fencing school! We greatly enjoyed their demonstration and hands on explanations at the San Jose Italian Festival, and my boys soon joined the Junior...
Margarita B.
2/7/2023
I would highly recommend this place! You can learn the historical European martial arts from the basics and then polish your skills. There are classes for saber, small sword, longsword, side...
Leanne H.
6/26/2021
Review from my 15-year-old son: Tony is a great teacher, everyone is very friendly, and sword fighting is lots of fun. Review from me: We were really happy that our son found this school to take...
Donald M.
4/2/2024
We have now been members here for about a year. The community is very supportive and as one gets more skilled the challenges keep coming.
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