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The American Academy of English Martial Arts (AAOEMA) is a martial arts school offering instruction in historical and modern English fighting techniques, including hand-to-hand combat and weapons such as single sword, quarterstaff, two-hand sword, sword and buckler, sword and dagger, knife, axe, bill, and threshalls. Classes are held at a gym located at WestMinster Presbyterian Church in Martinez, Georgia, with Monday night sessions for adults and Friday night classes for advanced students on dates set by the school calendar.
The academy is led by Chief Instructor Christopher Myers and operates as the American chapter of the Company of Maisters, sanctioned by Maister Terry Brown. It is the only licensed academy in America sanctioned by Maister Terry Brown.
The academy teaches a purely western style of fighting from England, known as the Science of Defence, which is different from most martial arts schools that teach other styles. This style is part of a 500-year-old fighting guild.
After training for one month, students are eligible to take the schollers oath and join the Company of Maisters. During the first year of training, students learn broadsword and cudgel fighting, quarterstaff fighting, and bare-fist fighting.
The school offers a free trial for scholars and free scholars in its adult class on Monday nights.
The academy has a Trustburn rating of 3 out of 5 from 2 reviews. These reviews are the only ones available on the platform.
The school has been operating for 39 years according to the chief instructor, with the past 22 years devoted specifically to training and teaching English Martial Arts.
The academy's website states that the Noble Science of Defence is preferred next to divinity, as it defends the body from wounds and slaughter while increasing strength and sharpening the wits.
The academy is the American chapter of the Company of Maisters of the Science of Defence, located in London, England, which sets the high quality standards for this science.
The school calendar is used to determine the specific dates for Friday night advanced student classes, meaning these dates change regularly.
The academy provides realistic and practical training in a fun and safe environment through historical and modern English Martial Arts.
You can reach AAOEMA by phone at +18036131140.
The official website of AAOEMA is aaoema.com.
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While the academy's lineage and history are impressive, the available information does not clearly specify the cost structure or what is included in the basic membership. For someone considering enrolling, it would be helpful to know if the price covers all weapons or if additional fees apply. Without clear pricing details, it is difficult to gauge the true value proposition compared to other local martial arts schools.
The historical depth is impressive, but the class schedule details feel a bit scattered across the pages. Checking the calendar for Friday dates is necessary, which adds a small step before committing.
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The American Academy of English Martial Arts (AAOEMA) is a martial arts school offering instruction in historical and modern English fighting techniques, including hand-to-hand combat and weapons such as single sword, quarterstaff, two-hand sword, sword and buckler, sword and dagger, knife, axe, bill, and threshalls. Classes are held at a gym located at WestMinster Presbyterian Church in Martinez, Georgia, with Monday night sessions for adults and Friday night classes for advanced students on dates set by the school calendar. The academy is led by Chief Instructor Christopher Myers and operates as the American chapter of the Company of Maisters, sanctioned by Maister Terry Brown. The website also lists information about classes, instructors, a gallery, online academy, store, and related blog and article content.