Classes are not intended for men only; this is an art that is fun for men and women. While studying martial arts at DEMAS, the students will work on their understanding of themselves, understanding of how others will move, develop spatial awareness and developing their balance and reflexes. Not only will the student of the European martial art learn these skills but also self confidence, fitness, self control and control of the situation, and have fun while they are learning these skills.

We use swords in our school because it is fun. Almost everyone played with ’swords’ when they were kids. Whether they were using sticks, curtain rods, mop/broom handles or swords (plastic or wood) to battle the evil doers or defeat dragons.  We are learning the principles of martial arts at the school. By understanding the underlying principles of the martial art, the tool you use is not that important because you will understand why the techniques and moves work. The object you are using, whether it is a sword, a knife, a stick or your fists, is the tool. Your mind is the weapon. If you keep your weapon sharp, you can use any tool.