Glima – Ancient Martial Art Practiced By The Vikings Is Still Popular Today
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – Viking warriors were expected to master a fight with and without weapons to survive or win a battle.
A Viking warrior had to be able to fight with or without weapons. Image credit: Viking Martial Art Academy
It led to the development of a martial arts system called Glima that men and women of all ages practiced. The tradition of Glima has been kept alive, and the sport is still prevalent in Scandinavia.
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