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Who is it for?
What does it offer?
How to Join?
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In the early Middle Ages, the
Arma Patria
(“weapon fathers”) were senior squires, who although
they had not gained knighthood, were allowed to carry an array
of arms and act as tutors. Inspired by this, ARMA has now
developed a special program to offer our experience in helping kids
learn about Medieval and Renaissance history and fencing arts.
Instruction
Available
Special Events Ideal for Private
Occasions:
Homes-Schoolers
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A unique phys-ed opportunity
that
allows kids to exercise while learning
about history and their heritage as
they acquire genuine self-defense skills
within a Western Civilization centered
curricula. Our Youth Program is an ideal
fencing activity for home-schooled kids
ages 12 and up.
We
are also available with
presentations
and hands-on lectures
for middle &
high schools
history or humanities classes,
youth groups, churches, teen clubs,
and private tutoring for individuals.
Parent
Recommendations
Good
Books to Read
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Questions and Answers About Swords & Swordsmanship
Why are there so many different kinds of swords?
What
About the Rapier?
How
Much Do Swords Weigh?
What’s
the best sword, and why
are there so
many?
What
sword is right for me? Where do
I get
a good sword?
How do I practice, where can I learn?
What are Some Cool Sword Books to read?
What
about Katanas?
What
about Shields?
What
about Polearms?
What about Armor?
What
about Movie & TV swordfights?
How can kids begin to learn how to become swordsmen?
What
are some great Links?
More
Coming Soon
Got Questions?
Kids, send your questions about swords or historical fencing to us. We’ll do our best to answer any well-written and polite questions about Medieval and Renaissance close combat or provide you with resources to learn more.
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“Young knights, learn to love
God and Honor women.
Be chivalrous and learn the art that
your honor will increase in war.
Wrestle well, skillfully wield spear,
sword, and dagger in a manful
way.”
-
Master Sigmund Ringeck, fencing master to the Duke of Bavaria,
c.1430
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"A knight should be bold, fair,
courteous and well-mannered, generous and
loyal, not foolish or rash, and should speak
fairly without discourtesy. A knight should
be all this, and also proud and fierce to
his enemies, and kind to his friends."
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Durmart le Galois
, 13th century
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The ARMA’s kids club is intended also to instill an
appreciation for historical European fencing arts by presenting it in a
positive and historical manner and not as fantasy or role-playing.
ARMA-Youth is as a resource site to for information on Medieval
& Renaissance martial arts for kids.
Parents / Teachers
- Take advantage of ARMA-Youth’s program for teaching about
history, culture, exercise, and knightly virtues. Young people need
to be informed as to the true accomplishments of Medieval and
Renaissance cultures. A major role of ARMA is education
–especially youth education, and now with ARMA-Youth we aim to teach
children and teens about their Western martial heritage and the
merits of Western civilization. Primarily aimed at the age
group 12-16, ARMA-Youth aspires to teach our youth to become
physically fit and active in the development of their minds and bodies. We
teach a Code of Chivalry –a system of discipline and social
interaction that is derived from historical values. ARMA-Youth
instructs in the Knightly Virtues of Generosity, Courtesy, Honor,
Courage, Pride, Loyalty, Humility, and Unselfishness.
Membership
is open to kids 12 and older with parental permission. For
those who have been an ARMA Youth for at least six months upon
reaching their 18 birthday, they automatically attain full ARMA membership in
the adults program free.
A one-time $12 membership fee brings
you a wealth of benefits.
What you’ll get:
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Official ARMA-Youth Member Certificate
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Discount at ARMA events
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Access to ARMA Experts
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Question & Answer service for school projects and research papers –
helping kids find sources and useful information
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Free membership transferal to full ARMA at age 18* (provided the member has
at least one full year as a The Association for Renaissance Martial
Arts-Youth member)
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Special advice for safe swordplay practice
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Opportunity to purchase an official “ARMA” t-shirt or sweatshirt
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Participation in the upcoming online ARMA-Youth Forum
How to Join:
Fill out the
Membership Application and Parental Permission Form
here.
Future Participation - ARMA-Youth prepares younger members for eventual full
participation in studying Renaissance martial arts, as all Youth
members receive an
automatic
full ARMA Associate Membership upon their 18
th
birthday! ARMA-Youth enables younger enthusiasts to get a
head start on their Free-Scholar Ranking Certification.
Become part of a fellowship of other young students when you join and
Affiliate yourself and your friends with ARMA, one of the leading forces in
historical fencing!
ARMA-Youth’s Code of Chivalry
:
Commitment to develop and train – To seek excellence
Discipline – “Self-restraint” or control of mind,
body, and speech.
Nobility in service – to serve others before oneself.
Respect for all worthy people – to appreciate others and see
the good in all.
Honor all those above your station – to practice respect for
elders and those in authority.
Protect the innocent – stand for the rights and liberties of
your fellow.
Courtesy to all ladies and gentlemen – formal politeness.
Celebration of the Arts – arts are the food of the Chivalrous.
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“ARMA-Youth
is what I wish I
had when I started
out doing this
at 14!”
– John Clements
ARMA author & instructor
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M
embership
means accepting a Code of
Conduct.
Our Credo
of Renaissance Martial Arts
Studies:
Respect for History and Heritage
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Sincerity of
Effort
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Integrity of
Scholarship
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Appreciation
of Martial Spirit
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Cultivation
of Self-Discipline
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ARMA-Youth
is a kids program emphasizing
history, physical
fitness, and the ethics of
personal responsibility
and service derived
from the best Chivalric values
of Western
Civilization. ARMA-Youth offers
a
healthy approach to learning about Medieval
and Renaissance martial culture and our European
martial heritage for teens and kids ages.
