The process of learning in the FMA way develops powerful understandings and skills for dealing with people outside of a fighting context. We draw from other FMA teachers and systems too. And we draw from outside of the FMA as well, usually within the framework of the Majapahit Empire. Centuries ago, political boundaries were different and the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Indo-china were part of what was known as the Majapahit Empire. Thus we can draw from Krabi Krabong from Thailand and it fits.
Most martial arts are basically young males competing.
Though we certainly have that too, the idea of DBMA is of a lifelong martial art. IF YOU DON'T. Whether you do or do not, our mission is for you to learn to fight well for real. Someone with this training should be able to handle himself proficiently in real time with sticks, clubs, knives, staff, improvised weapons and empty hand in all ranges. He should have skills and intelligence for multiple player situations. He should have a clear sense of what he can and cannot do, and be able to assess situations and people well.