Hard-working raiders looking for joy and sweat with the sword
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.
We also welcome complete beginners who want to step into the world of HEMA, and we support traditional martial artists who wish to experience and practice safe weapon sparring. At the same time, we regularly exchange and cross blades with kendoka, fencers, and masters of other schools in the region.
In truth, we don’t exactly “teach” you - we guide you into the art of swordplay. We keep our minds open, always ready to embrace new perspectives and knowledge. We cross blades with fellow martial artists in the spirit of honor and curiosity. Got a new insight or a clever trick? Come and teach us!
Mè Đen – or Black Sesame – is the name of a cat plushie we own!
"Seriously? But why raider?" 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 and sausage addict.
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 practice whenever convenient (acktually Friday - Sunday). 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, we 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 neighbour - convenient!
You can buy HEMA swords, HEMA protective gear, archery equipments, and medieval-inspired fancy dresses from our store.
