Fighters 2026

The youngest member of the Fight Team, Forge Pioneer's young lion stood tall as the champion of the first ever BAM tournament.

Kristof, Lead Instructor at Blood and Iron Martial Arts Hungary. He leads a fast-growing Szombathely group and pursues European sword arts.

Dr. Vino Luna, a trained Forge Pioneer swordsman, heals by day and duels by night, continually testing his warrior’s heart in tournaments and against rising fighters.

A veteran fighter, he held multiple martial arts championships before joining Forge Pioneer and becoming an experienced member of the Fight Team.

A fighter is measured not by victory, but by the trials they endure. Their greatest weapon is a will that refuses to break.

Sanctioned competitor in the Blade Arts Manila Championship Circuit representing Independent.

The young fighter trained in Forge Pioneer but now represents the Knights of the Blue of Ateneo de Manila as one of their premier sword fighters.

Sanctioned competitor in the Blade Arts Manila Championship Circuit representing Forge Pioneer.

A friendly and approachable member of Forge Pioneer's Fight Team, Johann was a previous Ateneo Fencing Varsity member. He catches his opponents off guard by striking at the gaps of their defenses.

A rising star who rose through the ranks of Forge Pioneer and is undergoing his instructorship under Blood and Iron to further hone his skills.

Competitor from Primera Espada known on circuit as K Daeity. Kylle is known for successfully proving the deadly combination of twin swords in sword fighting in Blade Arts Manila. Watch for his skillful use in the coming tournaments.

A geek and weeb at heart, Erin has always wanted to learn how to swing a sword. Starting from FMA all the way to HEMA, he has been able to express his love of swords and weapons. Win or lose, tournaments are places for him to gauge his own skill level.

One of Forge Pioneer's returning students, the 2019 Duelympics Illuminated Saber Combat Champion is out to prove he can still stand among the best.

A fierce fighter known for his aggressive fighting and a constant threat in any tournament he enters.

Author and renowned game designer with a penchant for testing his skills and training in sword fighting

A previous competitor in the sword arts, Rei has debuted once again in the Blade Arts Manila series, brandishing her new skills and representing Forge Pioneer.

Forge Pioneer's seasoned fighter who proved that it's never too late to start swordsmanship at 47 and fought his way to the Top 8 of the first BAM tournament.

Having started as a Freestyle Wrestler, Silver is now deeply interested in HEMA as a new competitive sport. Silver also enjoys it for the fun, the intense fighting, and the challenge it presents. Silver's primary motivation for competing is the sheer excitement of fighting again, meeting new people, and having fun!

A fighter is measured not by victory, but by the trials they endure. Their greatest weapon is a will that refuses to break.

When Miles was asked to describe himself he said:

"Striker by trade, grappler by necessity, and feminist by design with a weakness for chinitas. Definitely 6'5 in stature."

A lifelong martial artist who put his skills to the test in our recent Blade Arts Manila tournament

Sanctioned competitor in the Blade Arts Manila Championship Circuit representing Independent.

Sanctioned competitor in the Blade Arts Manila Championship Circuit representing Independent.

Louis Jung was a legendary genius sword master in his past life.

Unfortunately, none of his skills passed over to his new life. Louis now trains relentlessly to reach his former height and seeks to prove himself in the BAM arena.