Glima - Baumgartner, Donald Guangyao
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This book provides a structured exploration of Glima, the traditional wrestling style that emerged from Nordic lands and ancient Germanic combat traditions. Through ten chapters, readers learn how this grappling art developed from Viking-age practices into a systematic combat method. The text begins by examining Glima's origins in Norse culture, explaining its meaning and role in Viking society. It traces the evolution from early Germanic wrestling through medieval Scandinavian developments, highlighting how different regions adapted the practice. Central chapters focus on technical aspects,…mehr

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This book provides a structured exploration of Glima, the traditional wrestling style that emerged from Nordic lands and ancient Germanic combat traditions. Through ten chapters, readers learn how this grappling art developed from Viking-age practices into a systematic combat method. The text begins by examining Glima's origins in Norse culture, explaining its meaning and role in Viking society. It traces the evolution from early Germanic wrestling through medieval Scandinavian developments, highlighting how different regions adapted the practice. Central chapters focus on technical aspects, breaking down the foundational principles of stance, grip-fighting, and the eight core throws that define the art. The book details three main wrestling variations: the trouser-grip method, the back-hold style, and the open-grip approach. Readers gain insight into traditional training approaches, competition structures, and the philosophical elements that shaped Glima as both combat art and cultural practice. The text examines historical tournament formats and scoring systems while explaining how modern competitions maintain these traditions. The book explores Glima's equipment evolution, from historical wrestling garments to contemporary competition gear. It analyzes connections between Glima and other Nordic combat systems, showing its influence on medieval European fighting arts. Concluding chapters document current preservation efforts, examining how this martial art adapts to modern contexts while maintaining its core identity. The text addresses challenges in preserving traditional elements while allowing the art to evolve, offering perspective on potential future developments. Written for martial artists, historians, and cultural enthusiasts, this comprehensive guide combines technical instruction with historical context, creating a complete reference on this distinctive Nordic wrestling tradition.
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