I was very excited (a bit of sexcitement... hehe....) when I saw the men in Medieval gear in a photo!

I went down to Tampines SAFRA for its Martial Art Day '08 just to see these guys in action.

I was disappointed because their demonstration had ended earlier. But kind Christopher Blakey (President of PHEMAS) gave me a good run through on its courses and the Society.

PHEMAS means Pan-Historical European Martial Arts Society.

You learn self-defence and how to handle long sword and other weapons. When Christopher handled me his steel sword, it is so heavy! I doubt I can keep it up for 5 minutes! I would probably be stabbed to death before I could say 'Oh my Gosh!'

For a Beginner, you need to get thin soled shoes, black pants, white T-shirts and 1600N Fencing Masks. You will be required to purchase a wooden waster first due to its reduced cost and speed of delivery. You can use the basic Mk1 wooden stick until your waster arrives. A Longsword is required for training in Fiore at PHEMAS.

There are classes at Eurasian Community House every Wednesday and Sunday. A new class is starting at Tampines SAFRA.

Go surf its site for more details. I have a date with the men tonight. *whistles*