Members 77 Historical Fencers

" I have an interest in fencing and I'm looking for a group in OC area where I could train and learn. "

" I've always wanted to learn how to fight with a sword, dagger, etc., and I've become "burnt out" on Asian martial arts (I've dabbled in a bunch). And I especially want to learn... " Read more

" To see if ARMA is right for me and to get updates for group meetings. "

" To stay in shape. "

" It's been a while since I've done any stage combat or historical fencing and it's a better activity then sitting on my couch eating microwave popcorn. "

" I've studied both historical and modern fencing. I'm the organizer for the local ARMA study group, and we work on medieval and renaissance techniques from historical sources. "

" I have an interest in European history and have wanted to learn historical European martial arts for a long time. "

" I just recently began an interest in medieval sword collecting (only one sword thus far). This has spawned an interest in western martial arts. "

" I am interested in relearning skills that I had with rapier. Even though I'm in Colorado I would like to participate with the forums and talk with members. "

" I'm interested in medieval swordsmanship, as well as medieval history. I didn't realize that a group like this existed and my last 4 years have been spent in the marines; haven't really... " Read more

" Hi, I saw an ARMA flyer at my school and looked up this group. "

" Interesting group. Curious. "

" Hello. I live in Pomona, CA and got invovled with the study of Medieval Swordsmanship 3 years ago. I have been with Arma for 1 year now and am currently practicing longsword and sword and buckler. "

" I've been training in Alabama with an ARMA member for almost three years now, and moved to California for college. "

" i want to see what im getting myself into because i am thinking about joining arma and stating a study group at my college in bend. "

" Just recently moved to Tustin and have an interest in history and fencing "

" I study a Kung-fu Wing Chun short double broad sword and Long pole system. I would love to learn the approaches of other weapons systems. "

" I don't know anything about fencing but...looks like fun! "

" my background is mostly in Filipino martial arts and I would like to expand my blade training. "

" ARMA fighters also play in my Boffer group and they are super cool. "