Association for Renaissance Martial Arts

The Association for Renaissance Martial Arts (ARMA) is an organization dedicated to studying and practicing the martial techniques and combat methods from the Renaissance period, roughly the 15th to 17th centuries. It aims to reconstruct and preserve historical fencing styles using period-accurate weapons like swords, daggers, polearms, and unarmed techniques. ARMA combines scholarly research with practical training to understand historical combat as authentically as possible. Its members range from enthusiasts to academics, all interested in exploring the martial heritage of the Renaissance through rigorous practice and historical investigation.