Invirtus - Historical European Martial Arts

Welcome to Invirtus

We are a Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA) club based in Belgium, offering classes in Longsword, dagger and unarmed combat.

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-- Aut Viam Inveniam, Aut Faciam!

Agenda

04/09/2025

First training in Leuven in the main location

10/09/2025 -06/10/2025

Lessons break in Hasselt

07/10/2025

First training in Hasselt in the main location

10/10/2025 - 12/10/2025

Invirtus Club Weekend

NEWS

Combat Wombat Clash 2025

On May 24th, 2025, the first-ever Combat Wombat Clash took place : A beginner-friendly longsword tournament that brought together HEMA enthusiasts from across Belgium and the Netherlands. Designed as a welcoming arena for newcomers to test their skills in a competitive but supportive environment, the event exceeded all expectations.

Clubs from both countries showed up in great numbers, creating a vibrant and energetic atmosphere filled with learning, camaraderie, and plenty of exciting bouts. The level of sportsmanship and enthusiasm was high throughout the day, with participants and spectators alike praising the organization and spirit of the event.

Given its resounding success, the Combat Wombat Clash is poised to become a recurring highlight on the HEMA calendar. A fantastic first edition—with many more to come!

Mysteria 2025 – Where Fantasy Meets Steel

Held on the 9th, 10th, and 11th of May in Aarschot, Mysteria proved once again to be a magical blend of music, fantasy, and immersive reenactment. Visitors were transported to another world filled with mythical creatures, enchanting performances, and historical showcases.

A standout presence was the HEMA club Invirtus, who not only hosted engaging swordfighting workshops but also ran an informative booth that drew curious minds of all ages. Their demonstrations of historical European martial arts offered a hands-on glimpse into real swordplay, with knowledgeable members explaining techniques, history, and modern HEMA practices. Whether swinging a sword for the first time or watching from the sidelines, attendees left with a deeper appreciation for the art of the blade.

Goats of War 2023

November 11th, fellow Belgian club Meyer May Rise organized the “Goats of War” longsword tournament. As many international clubs made their way towards the Walloon town of Fallais, we couldn't miss out on this exciting event either!'

This event also marked the first official tournament for two of our members, Jonathan Cox and Frederick Everars. Together with one of our trainers, Jem Burke, they had some great results. Frederick almost got through the pool round, Jonathan made it to the 16th finals and Jem made it all the way to the top claiming an impressive 2nd place spot and thus a spot on the podium for Invirtus!

We had a great time, made new friends and learned many things! We are already looking forward to Goats of War 2024!