“Pàijeda, a composition of ‘pàije’, meaning peace in the Monégasque language, and the initials DA, from Defence Art (the art of defending peace), is a modern, Monégasque martial art, defence art (arte d’a defesa) and combat sport (sport di combatimentu), accessible to all, from children (as an educative discipline) to senior citizens as a leisure or other activity (personal safety/competition),” explains Claude Pouget.

“Practising Pàijeda, the Monégasque martial art, as a defense art or a combat sport, brings many psychological, physical and social benefits. It is an art of well-being and good living.”

The Pàijeda teaching takes place within the framework of a pedagogical approach and an environment adapted to the rhythm and specificities of each person.

Different categories of Paijdals (practitioners of Pàijeda) will find a synthesis created around the theme of Personal Defence, but adapted and customised to their persona, as it is linked, on the one hand, to the age characteristics of the mixed audience it represents (children, teenagers, adults, seniors) and to the level of practice or, on the other hand, to certain specific priority objectives: leisure, competition, well-being, etc.

To describe these different syntheses, we mention in this context: PÀIJEDA BABY (3-5 years), EDUCATIONAL PÀIJEDA CHILDREN (6-10 years) or TEENS (11-14 years), etc. or, on the other hand or from another perspective, as per the priority objective set, other than that of SELF-DEFENSE (qualified as PÀIJEDA in the strict sense), we particularly have PÀIJEDA KICK/THAI BOXING, PÀIJEDA LEISURE, or PÀIJEDA WELL-BEING.

Different approaches but with similar virtues. 

Pàijeda :

• At the heart of its practice are ethical values, such as respecting moral codes and the rules of legitimate self-defence.

• Promotes human and ethical values dear to the Principality of Monaco;

• Encourages those who practice and, in particular, in relation to youngsters, to uphold values dear to the Principality, such as peer support, humanitarian commitment and sustainable development.