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Dear Scholars of the sword: The ARMA Forum is a free, online symposium and moderated message board open to members, colleagues, and guests for the purpose of open dialogue, intelligent discourse, and rigorous but respectful exchange of ideas on the subject of historical-fencing and fighting arts of European martial culture. This is a formal discussion and research board. Our focus is on training and practice, research and scholarship, sparring, swords, weaponry, arms and armor, and Medieval and Renaissance fighting skills. The Forum provides a safe haven both for eager novices and learned students that is free of casual chatter, role-playing concerns, theatrical theory, sport fencing interests, advertising, organizational rivalry, vendettas, 'cheerleading', and flaming or baiting. Feel free to post general interest as well as ARMA-specific messages. However, please be aware, unlike similar forums we exercise a ZERO TOLERANCE policy toward off topic messages, impolite behavior, and personal attacks. Violations will be deleted and posters blocked. The ARMA forum adheres with discipline to a specific subject of Medieval and Renaissance fencing studies.

The ARMA public forum is provided as a courtesy for general discussion of our subject. Pleas note it does not serve as the main vehicle for member discussions of curricula and materials. That role is filled by a private ARMA member's email list.

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What's New   Upcoming ARMA Events

The Challenge of Defining a Martial Art

Editorial: Matching Goals with Means in Your Historical Fencing Practice

Editorial: A Sword Story

ARMA Memorium Tribute to swordsmith Paul Champagne

Our Credo - the ARMA "Code of Conduct"

Ten Reasons Why Longsword Fencing Differs... So Much from Modern Fencing

Reclaiming the Art of the Blade

Avoiding the Temptation to Systematize

The Centrality of the Longsword in RMA Study

Renaissance Martial Arts - The Web Documentary

New Book Release: Masters of Medieval and Renaissance Martial Arts

Longsword and Katana Considered

Opining on the State of the Art - A Conversation with ARMA Director John Clements

What's Ahead:
The Arts of Mars - Identifying RMA
Ethics & Spirituality of Renaissance Martial Arts
Sword Sharpness
Getting a Grip on Swords
The Liberal Arts / Martial Arts Connection
Martial Music in Historical Fighting Practice

 

- Private RMA Workshop: Boca Raton, Fla. - March, 2010
- Regional Workshop, IDS Atlanta, April 2010 - TBA
- Mexico City Gathering - MTP1&3, Prize Playing, and Open Workshop - April 9-11, 2010
- Renaissance Fencing Workshop (Open RFEWS Event): Atlanta, Summer 2010  TBA
- MTP Course 1: IDS Atlanta, Summer 2010 TBA




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