The Brussels Way
Via Bruxellensis is a multidisciplinary Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA) club based in Brussels.
The club welcomes HEMA beginners and veterans alike, offering an inclusive space for all levels and all people.
Whether discovering the basics or perfecting advanced techniques, everyone can find a suitable setting
to progress and share their passion for this discipline.
Modern Weaponry
Adults (XVIIth – XIXth)
Longsword
Adults (XIVth – XVth)
Longsword
Juniores (XIVth – XVth)
HEMA?
What’s that?
The Historical European Martial Arts (H.E.MA.) discipline consists of studying the fighting methods and fighting systems that existed on the European ground in his past, distant or close, on the base of historical sources, mostly using fighting treatises and fighting manuscripts left by masters or students back then.
How to Join us
Every person interested and curious about our club is welcome to give it a try with two free trail sessions. The minimum gear you must bring for a starter is a comfortable sports outfit, changing rooms are avaliable if needed. For the rest, we have spare equipment to lend for newcomers.
Longsword trial courses only run from September 1st to October 13th and from January 1st to January 31st. You can try out our other classes all along the year!
Join the community
Via Bruxellensis has a public Discord server, accessible to all, where you can chat, ask questions and keep up to date with the latest news and events. Join us to discuss HEMA and share your passion with our community!
Where does Via Bruxellensis hold training?
Notre Dame des Champs School, 143 rue Edith Cavell – 1180 Uccle
How can I contact the club?
📧 eva@viabruxellensis.be 📞 +32 486 99 25 81
Where can I sign up to join as a member of Via Bruxellensis?
If after the two free sessions you want to go further, the subscription fees include a whole year (training hall rent, instructors, club gear, insurance, etc.), to be wired to the club’s bank account:
Via Bruxellensis – BE44 0689 3686 6645 – 200 € – “inscription [your name]”
Where can I find resources from the club to help me improve outside of class?
At the bottom of each course’s page on the website
(section « Ressources »)
In the pinned posts of the Facebook group and the Discord server’s course channels
(i.e. Sabers Database, Workshop time booklet, Longsword Syllabus)
Where can I connect with the wider HEMA community?
In Belgium:
Facebook Group « Hema in Belgium »
List of HEMA Clubs on our website
The wider internet:
Facebook Group « HEMA marketplace »
REddit Pages « r/Hema » & « r/wma »
As a woman:
Facebook Group « Esfinges Forum »
