Hand-to-Hand combat is an essential skill for Northmen, no matter the era.
We practice Glíma, the ancestral Norse martial art involving throws, blows, locks, pins, and chokes, as well as weapons. On top of being fit, you must regularly practice some combat sport or martial art.
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