Hard-working raiders looking for joy and sweat
Thổ phỉ Mè Đen
Active HEMA/WMA Club located in Ho Chi Minh city, somewhere in city center. We have facilities to conduct safe weapon (simulation, of course) sparring.
Mè Đen – or Black Sesame – is the name of a cat plushie we own!
"Seriously? But why raiders?" you might ask.
Well, look around — do you see any nobles here? Sure, sometimes we dress like knights, but the truth is we’re more like cheerful barbarians, raiding the monotony of everyday life with sword-fighting games. We call ourselves “raiders” because here, we’re brutally honest with each other, escaping the fake masks and stiff formality of our daily jobs. No corporate politics, no pretending — just friends, skill, and a lot of sword-swinging fun.
We practice Liechtenauer, Meyer, Fiore, Bolognese, Destreza, Vietnamese HMA, and more. Every day is sparring day (woo hoo!), and we believe in “Aliveness” — the idea that martial arts should be trained with real timing, energy, and intent. With the help of technology, we believe everyone can achieve the true art of swordsmanship. (And yes, we can now legally beat each other up with swords!)
We design and craft our own swords, equipment, and gear.
And the best part? We sell them too!
THE WARBAND
When you arrive, expect to see some of these creatures. They're friendly, so treat them nice.
Corn
Fancy maniac. A maidenless sword nerd
Đại Liên B
Smol and annoying af. Very aggressive. May hurt your feeling.
Jack T
Professional (neet) foot soldier. Very friendly
Joe
Giant powerhouse. Look nice in a skirt
"I eat guard for breakfast"
Looks like a HEMA club
Anyone can join the Lair, from the unemployed street fighter to the sophisticated business owner. We mainly practice during office hours or on Friday nights. Swinging swords into the air, doing some drills, suiting up, and quacking each other with weapons—what on earth could be happier?
We teach you how to fight with swords. If you know better, teach us!
Sourcing HEMA gears and weapons
As a materialist, I must have something to play with. In Vietnam, buying "toys" like these is nearly impossible, so we produce them ourselves! Sometimes we grab some good stuff from China—convenient!
You can buy HEMA swords, HEMA protective gear, archery equipments, and medieval-inspired fancy dresses from our store.