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Glima Glíma
IcelandEuropeGrapplingEuropean
Icelandic belt wrestling.
Key characteristics
- Upright posture
Forms & curriculum
- Varies by school.
What training looks like
Training revolves around falling safely (breakfalls), grips, balance-breaking, throws, pins and controlled submissions. Cooperative drilling builds toward live resistance practice.
Questions to ask a school
- How are new students taught to fall?
- Is live rolling or randori optional at first?
- What is the coach's lineage or rank?
- What are the mat-hygiene rules?
Quick facts
| Origin | Iceland |
|---|---|
| Era / founder | Viking age |
| Family | European |
| Type | Grappling |
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