Glima translates literally as The Game of Joy, and is an art roughly 1100 years old. It was brought to Iceland by Viking settlers, and has been practiced as a folk art ever since. It is mentioned in writing in the Jonsbok lawbook in 1325, Whosoever participates in a contest of friendly wrestling or hidetugging does so on his own responsibility. In other words, Its your own damn fault if you get hurt The term used in the book to refer to wrestling is Leikfang. Offers information on the history of this long standing art created by the Vikings. Includes information on the modern form, including key points and basic tricks. Article in The Journal of Western Martial Art by Pete Kautz.

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