Our core values
WHAT WE STAND FOR
St Mark is more than a company and a brand. It’s a manifestation of values represented in historical fencing. These values play a major part in how we do business and conduct ourselves. Here, we have summarised them in a few brief points.
WE ARE FENCERS
We are proud of our European martial heritage. Our mission is to create products, events, clubs, culture, and bonds that honour and live up to the ideals of this tradition.
EXCELLENCE
Fencing can help individuals grow and better themselves physically, mentally, and spiritually. We aim to support as many people as possible in becoming the best fencers and individuals they can be. We believe that we all improve when one of us does, and the important thing is not who you were yesterday but who you are today and what you strive to be tomorrow. A natural part of striving for excellence is also an absolute dedication to providing the highest possible quality in every detail of our products.
RESPECT
Respect is at the core of the European fencing tradition, even when the stakes are high in competition, duel, or business. Therefore, we strive to carry ourselves with dignity and treat others with respect. Naturally, as fencers, we do not care about your background, ethnicity, or sex; we only care about your qualities, journey, actions, and conduct.
INTEGRITY
Personal integrity is a cornerstone of the true fencing spirit and our ethos. That’s why we strive to uphold Truth and Justice in every action, ensuring that our conduct is as honourable in life as it is when crossing blades.
BEAUTY
Fencing, naturally, has an inherent beauty of motion, and we strive to manifest this in everything that we do. Beyond this, the appreciation for beauty is an integral part of human nature when striving for higher ideals. As such, Beauty is a transcendental source of moral values. It also connects us to this world and affirms our sense of belonging. In other words, when we strive for beauty, we create a home for humanity in this world.