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The ARMA’s goal is 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 a resource
site for information on Medieval & Renaissance
martial arts for kids and young teens.
Parents / Teachers - Take advantage
of ARMA-Youth’s resources 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 we aim to teach children and
teens about their Western martial heritage and the
merits of Western civilization.
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.
"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."
- Durmart le Galois
, 13th century
Serious study of historical
fencing means
accepting a Code of Conduct.
Our
Credo of Renaissance Martial Arts Studies:
Respect for
History and Heritage
- Sincerity
of Effort
- Integrity
of Scholarship
- Appreciation
of Martial Spirit
- Cultivation
of Self-Discipline
“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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ARMA-Youth is place for young sword enthusiasts
to learn about 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. 
