Glima Traditional Wrestling

Glima, which translates into "The Game of Joy" is over 1000 years old and was brought to Iceland by the Vikings.[Source: Excerpts from "The Gripping History of Glima", Journal of Western Martial Art, 1999, Pete Kautz.

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• The Gripping History of Glima - Offers information on the history of this long standing art traditional created by the Vikings. Includes information on the modern form, traditional including key points and basic tricks. Article in The Journal traditional of Western Martial Art by Pete Kautz.

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