I went to LionHeart Academy for both the Archery League event and German longsword beginner classes. The instructors and students here were super nice!! read more

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My son has been here for two years. He loves to come, and we have seen much improvement. He said the coaches are patient and knowledgeable.

We only practice on the archery schedule side of the business, which with consistent practice will instill good form for future archers. While on the archery side we have regularly observed students of fencing developing their skills and special skills classes. This is a good physical education alternative for students. read more

I was there with family and friends for my birthday. The staff were amazing and friendly. The instructor was patient and took their time is teaching us the basics. I am interested is sword fighting next. read more

My son started fencing a few months ago and he is loving it! The staff is kind and professional and makes fencing fun too!

Knowledgeable team with fantastic hands-on guidance. So much fun as you learn and improve!

I have been fencing here for about 4 years and the club is fantastic! All the coaches are great and really care about their students. I highly recommend Lionheart Academy. read more

My son have been doing archery there for about a year and I joined few months later. The Coaches are nice and friendly. Coach Lee is very observant and guides you freely. She let's you explore and directs you to the correct form/method. We do variety of shootouts which keeps it very challenging and fun at the same time. The facility is very clean. I would definitely recommend for anyone looking to learn archery. read more

My 12 yo son was interested in trying out fencing after watching a YouTube video, so we tried this place--and now two months later, he's only missed a week due to an unrelated injury. He comes twice weekly for 90-Minute lessons for a fantastic workout, and really looks forward to each session. He shows me what he learns, and is super enthusiastic, and it's helped his hand/eye coordination, too. I love the instructors--they are friendly to boys and girls, and it's a positive and safe environment--and the kids really get a nice workout, working on balance and actual technique. I'm excited to see where this goes! I'm hoping I can convince these guys to help out with a fencing team once he starts high school. What a great sport! read more

My son has been taking an archery class offered through his homeschool from Lionheart and he really loves it. Lee is his instructor and he says she is nice and helpful and very particular at instructing good techniques. He is hoping to take Lionheart's sword fighting class as well. read more

I've been wanting to learn more about archery, so I found the closest to my home and a few people on Facebook had recommended it. I first took their intro to archery course that teaches you all about the bow and arrow and stance and that was really fun! Everyone, from the front desk, to who I talked to on the phone with 1 million questions, and instructors have all been so amazing, fun, helpful and just all around great and knowledgeable people. I was so nervous to start something new but everyone has been so personable and made it so easy. Really recommend if you're getting into archery or your child would like to! read more

LionHeart Academy - Martial Arts Near Me - El Cajon, California

First time here to take the intro to archery classes. Everyone was so nice. I felt really comfortable and relaxed. I learned a lot. I will be back for classes once my schedule allows and definitely for open range times. read more

LionHeart is a very special place for kids, to learn and have fun, in a wonderful, friendly and motivating environment! I discovered this gemme, an year an half ago, my daugther Lucia is 10 years old now, and she loves all the coaches and Maestro Lee . She made many friends and developed an increasing love for this sport, that lead her to start competing with amazing results already! Every body that goes to this Accademy have a great attitude. They dont just teach fencing and archery, but also respect, discipline and team work. We love this place!! read more

LionHeart Academy - Martial Arts Near Me - El Cajon, California

My son does fencing here and he loves it he started in June and he has improved so much

We've been bringing our boys here for quite a while now. If you're looking for quality fencing instruction and caring instructors, this is the place. Maestro Lee is a great fencing instructor. He teaches the children every aspect of the sport, including good sportsmanship and proper fencing etiquette. He and all the other instructors here are very good with children. They are patient and make the sport fun. There are other fencing schools much closer to our house, but we choose this fencing studio because of the quality of instruction and the fact that their philosophy on the sport matches what we want our kids to know: (1) good sportsmanship is the key, (2) athletic stamina and using your brain is important, (3) respect yourself, your opponent, and your coach. Fencing is a terrific sport. It combines athletic ability and mental strength. My kids really enjoy it. read more

Took my son to Archery & Medieval Sword Fighting camp here this week. The school itself seems to be good. I like the instructor's way of interacting with the kids. It's so far from my house I can't sign him up for regular classes, but I would consider it if I lived closer. The only reason I've left four-stars instead of 5, is sadly, because of other campers. I guess, when you give certain kids a weapon, even one that's basically a broom handle with duct tape on one end for the handle and with a foam end attached for a Nerf-style spear there's always going to be some kid who seems to have been raised by wolves who will go overboard with the whole honorable battle thing. Kid, there is no honor in continually slamming the handle end of the spear into your "opponent's" belly over and over bruising him. Remember, it's NOT A REAL BATTLE. YOUR PEERS ARE NOT YOUR ENEMIES. When I signed my son up, I figured there would be plenty of bruises with this camp. Seems like the nature of the beast. It's just sad that another kid would intentionally harm another. I am fairly certain this wouldn't happen in an actual class. This is typical for camp though - no matter what the camp is about - there's always that one kid who really has no business being there. And regardless of the problem child(ren?), my son has really enjoyed his week at camp. read more

This is an incredible Fencing club and the coaches are second to none. Camps are rigorous and engaging and classes are awesome. Stuart Lee is not only a terrific coach/Maestro, he has a great rapport with the kids. The kids strive to please him and get his approval, because he teaches respect for leadership and for the sport. I have 2 children in lessons & camps, ages 5 and 10. They both really enjoy it! I would add more stars if I could! Best Fencing Club in So Cal! read more

LionHeart Academy - Martial Arts Near Me - El Cajon, California

Maestro Stuart Lee is a Master in both Epee and Foil, both he and David Wiley are two of the most competent and determined teachers you will ever have in anything. Maestro Lee provides a relaxed yet exciting venue for practicing, learning, and partaking in one of the worlds more fascinating and tactical sports. You range from the convenience of its centralized location, easily accessible only minutes away by both the 8 and the 125 freeway. To Maestros flexible schedule. Some of the amenities include hanging computerized scoring machines allowing all attending parents, guests, competitors and participants easy access to the scores and status of any given bout from the comfort of much of the seating provided by maestros facility. There is also sort of a quiet room/library near the entrance where you can sit and relax while waiting for your childs class, private lesson to end or maybe just have a nice chat or read one of the fencing books stocked on the shelf nearby. The atmosphere is definitely fun, if you are a parent looking to enroll your child into something fun, interesting or different this is definitely something to consider investing children in as there are many colleges that are not only looking for extra curricular activities but also house a fencing team themselves, aside from that its just plain fun and exciting for everyone to watch. Lee offers classes for all ages, sizes men and women and offers very reasonable rates and special packages. All in all this not only is fun but the coaches are great, inspiring and extremely friendly and are looking to improve the community by offering something fun and to teach chivalry, respect and sportsmanship. read more

Just had my first Archery class, and wanted to let everyone know how great the folks are here at LionHeart. Lots was covered and a fun way. I'm looking forward to my next class. read more

LionHeart Fencing Academy is the ultimate Fencing Experience! Spacious, and computerized fencing equipement in a convient location in the heart of La Mesa!! We needed this type of club here in this area. The sport of fencing attracks all ages and Maestro Stuart Lee is so friendly, and welcoming. He offers private lessons as well as classes in Foil, Sabre and Epee. There are changing rooms as well as an equipment repair room. He even has equipment for sale. Friday nights are a blast when all the club members come looking for a good fight! I highly reccommend checking out this club and if you are new to the sport, come on over and just hang out and watch a bout or two! It doesn't get better than this! Fencing Rocks... read more

Very nice club. The kids are enjoying doing fencing, the coachs are always going around, helping out and correcting the techniques during the training. Very nice family environment between parents, kids, coaches. read more

This facility is both beautiful and fun! Maestro Lee has an awesome club in which people of all ages and abilities can try their hand at sparring! Wonderful coaching. Nothing like it in East County and much anticipated. Check it out! read more

First rate program, very involved instructors, support staff. they do a good job of pushing kids or adults to the right degree (not too much, not too little). They keep things in order and very fun. New facility on Cuyamaca St. in El Cajon has lots of space and very comfortable seating for parents. read more

Lionheart Fencing Academy is by far the best place to fence in San Diego! The coaches are friendly and informative, and the facility is beautiful. This is a great school for children and adults, team players and individual achievers. Everyone is welcome and everyone excels. read more

An outstanding coach has created an outstanding facility for fencers in East County! Maestro Stuart Lee and Assistant Coach David Willey create a positive environment that fosters the development of both competitive and recreational fencers. read more

My teenage daughter has been fencing at Lionheart for two years and I have been fencing there less than a year--warning! Very addictive! I planned on fencing once a week, then it expanded to twice, now I fence three to four times per week and have entered several competitions. Great facility, wonderful instructors. This place attracts quality people with emphasis on sportsmanship, fitness, and strategy. Kids love it here, adults love it here, and even the teens and tweens love it. A great community, very welcoming to beginners, top level instruction all the way through national and international levels. Maestro Lee is amazing and has a wonderful staff. Ready? Fence! read more

I brought my mother here for her birthday with a Groupon. Although there was some miscommunication on our date and time, but they were super flexible with us and made room for us to use the archery. Lee was an awesome instructor and the complete vibe of the place was positive and professional from the front desk to the instructors in the fencing class. We will be back. read more

Very good studio from my observations and research. Positive coaching, very nice studio. The parents I talked to all love this studio and the coaching. Very low turnover here, unlike some fencing studios I've observed (such as LFC). My sons enjoyed the trial class and the coaching. The warm up was effective and enjoyable. The studio was clean and one of the nicest ones overall that I've been to. It compared favorably to Golubitsky studio and LFC as far as order and cleanliness. The coaches here were really good with the kids. The only downside: I didn't see much as far as competitive training or getting kids prepared for tournaments, which is why I knocked off a few stars. As a former competitive fencer myself, that's important to me. I think this is a good studio for recreational fencing, but I don't know if it's the studio for the serious fencer who wants to fence in college or beyond. I could be wrong, but that was my impression. Overall, though, I found this to be a very promising studio and one I would recommend to my friends who are interested in getting started in fencing in a non-threatening way. Even if I did consider enrolling my kids here, it's a bit far from where I live. However, I plan on driving to whichever studio is the best. That's how important fencing is to me and my boys. After moving from Central California (where we were part of a great fencing program), I'm determined to find one of equal or better calibre than where we were. I'll update my review when we decide on the right school. But so far, after observing the classes, coaching, and program here, as well as talking with the parents, I would say this is a good bet for the recreational fencer, possibly even the competitive fencer. read more

LionHeart Fencing Academy is a fantastic fencing club in La Mesa. Especially for kids...my son has been with Coach Lee for almost a year now, and has grown and challenged himself , working hard and having fun too! Great classes, plus private lessons once your child decides that fencing is his sport! Positive and respectful environment. Best coach out there for sure! Hightly reccomended! read more

Lionheart fencing is an amazing fencing school. The coaches and the people who fence here are amazing. There are classes for all skill levels and open fencing is amazing! The people who fence here are also very willing to teach. This place is an amazing place to go fence and just hang out :) read more