Martinez Academy of Arms

Martinez Academy of Arms A Traditional Academy of Classical and Historical Fencing The structure of the Academy reflects the ideals of 19th Century classical fencing academies.

The Martinez Academy of Arms is a unique school distinguished by its living tradition of European fencing arts. Entering the Academy, one steps into another era where students not only exhibit a serious dedication to the practice of fencing as both an art and science but also carry themselves with a polished level of etiquette and sensibility. Training remains focused on personal combat, as if one were preparing for a serious encounter. In this formally rigorous environment, students receive instruction in classical and historical fencing systems from dedicated professionals of a traditional fencing lineage.

05/28/2026
Small-Sword Academy in New York City May 22nd- 24thEarly Bird Registration ends on March 31st. Price increases on April...
03/18/2026

Small-Sword Academy in New York City
May 22nd- 24th
Early Bird Registration ends on March 31st.
Price increases on April 1st.

Smallsword Academy 2026 Explore the precision and skill of smallsword New York City May 22nd – 24th, 2026 CombatCon is pleased to host the Small-Sword Academy, a three-day intensive seminar. This seminar will provide students with no previous experience a well rounded introduction to the art, whil...

For Women's History Month
03/13/2026

For Women's History Month

For International Women's DayIrene Mabel Marsh in 1900 founded the Liverpool Physical Training College for women. This ...
03/08/2026

For International Women's Day

Irene Mabel Marsh in 1900 founded the Liverpool Physical Training College for women. This was a college to train teachers of physical education. Fencing was a part of the curriculum among other sports and dance. She was also familiar with the German and Swedish models of physical education. Her school continued to evolve and is today a part of the Liverpool Polytechnic.

Happy International Women’s DayThe Viennese lady fencers were contracted to do their demonstration of foil and dagger tw...
03/08/2026

Happy International Women’s Day

The Viennese lady fencers were contracted to do their demonstration of foil and dagger twice daily at the Toronto Industrial Fair in 1888. Also, Miss Oaks from England and Miss Blumen from America, both champion cyclists, would ride various heats each day of the fair with the winner receiving a purse of $1,000.00.

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03/04/2026

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01/01/2026
Petruso Resort was the perfect location for our training. The staff was amazing and accommodating. They certainly added ...
06/05/2025

Petruso Resort was the perfect location for our training. The staff was amazing and accommodating. They certainly added to the experience.

Oggi ultimo giorno di attività della Martinez Arms Academy al Petruso Redort. Da domani maestri e studenti lasceranno i luoghi da dove è originata la loro attività del cuore e torneranno negli Stati Uniti, ognuno nella sua città d’origine. Nei loro cuori serberanno il ricordo di questa esperienza indimenticabile, nei nostri resterà la gioia di avere contribuito, in piccola parte, a rendere concreta questa esperienza e la speranza di poterla ripetere. Grazie mille a tutti! Alla prossima!

Training in Sicily 2025Every couple of years the Martinez Academy of Arms travels abroad to different destinations for i...
06/05/2025

Training in Sicily 2025

Every couple of years the Martinez Academy of Arms travels abroad to different destinations for intensive training. Training daily from early morning until past midday; the goal is to train under various conditions and types of terrain. This provides the students with the opportunity to train at a level not possible within the confines of the salle. This time we concentrated on the Southern Italian School. The students could choose from 3 tracks. The evolution from rapier to late rapier/foil of the early 19th century. We also looked at some of the elements that exist in foil and how they are applied in Sabre. Finally the last track examined the elements of Italian rapier that remain in French small-sword. In each track the students studied one weapon for 3 days and then moved on to the second weapon for another 3 days to see the evolution or similarities in theory.

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Friday 7pm - 9pm

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