Italian Renaissance Swordsmanship Academy

Italian Renaissance Swordsmanship Academy Explore the historical art of sword fighting! The instructor will introduce you to the martial arts

Ok, I got this. I think I got this because I posted a picture of my new sword and the two bayonet training rifles.
05/01/2026

Ok, I got this. I think I got this because I posted a picture of my new sword and the two bayonet training rifles.

I'm still processing this. My students and friends surprised me with a montante for earning my Maestro d’armi.That’s not...
04/30/2026

I'm still processing this. My students and friends surprised me with a montante for earning my Maestro d’armi.

That’s not just a gift; it’s a sign of trust and responsibility. I don’t take that lightly.

Thank you sincerely.

04/19/2026

Special Sessions Classes Spring 2026There are no special sessions classes scheduled for Spring 2026 at this time.Summer 2026KIN 311 Fencing Pedagogy Certificate Program—Pedagoy ( #1145)June 1-26, 2026, asynchronous onlineInstructor: John Sullins, PhDFee: $770 REGISTER FOR THIS CLASS—registration....

03/27/2026

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03/26/2026

Love this variation of our 5th with the principle of parrying behind the target. This works great when you are shorter than your opponent or the opponent tends to angulate to make the hit. These parry works for both scenarios. 

03/05/2026

2026 Classical Foil medalists. A win for the Italian school this time! Congratulations! 🎉 The house will be training hard for a rematch... 🇨🇵

Gold: Matthew Lawrence, Socal Swords
Silver: Ryan Mank, Red Sun Classical Fencing
Bronze: Yichen Liu, Italian Renaissance Swordsmanship

This past weekend, I had the privilege of teaching at the Rapier and Saber Pedagogy retreat (RASP) alongside 12 other ou...
02/19/2026

This past weekend, I had the privilege of teaching at the Rapier and Saber Pedagogy retreat (RASP) alongside 12 other outstanding instructors. It was an honor to be part of that company and contribute to a room filled with serious students of fencing.

The participants were fantastic and engaged, focused, and willing to work through complex fencing actions rather than avoid them. When people are eager to refine timing, structure, and ex*****on, real progress happens.

I also had the privilege to give several one-on-one lessons, which allowed further refinement of skills that group work can’t always reach (And yes, I may have terrified a few students in the process… but only in the best, most educational way possible).

The setting added to the experience: beautiful scenery, excitement, and an atmosphere that encouraged both discipline and camaraderie. You could feel the enthusiasm from the moment the day began.

Special thanks to Maestro David Coblentz and Maestra Dori Coblentz for organizing and running such a well-executed event. The professionalism, hospitality, and attention to detail were clear in every aspect. Creating an environment where instructors can teach freely and students can thrive takes real effort.

Grateful to have been part of RASP. I look forward to the next one.

02/16/2026

RASP 2026

We had a gremlin in the backseat, hiding under our gear!
02/16/2026

We had a gremlin in the backseat, hiding under our gear!

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705 W. Capitol Expressway Suite 30
San Jose, CA
95136

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Monday 6pm - 9pm
Wednesday 6pm - 9pm
Saturday 12pm - 4pm

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