UKGFJan 12, 20203 minKnife Crime - 3 Tips to avoid becoming a statisticThe growth in offences involving knives is at an alltime high. Here's three tips from our experts on staying safe.
UKGFOct 26, 20197 minThe Viking Fit ChallengeThe completely free and insanely simple 8-week programme which makes you fitter and healthier in 3 minute intervals!
UKGFOct 25, 20194 minHow to Survive a Street Attack with violent crimes at a national high in the UK, how much preparation does it take not to become another statistic?
UKGFOct 12, 20196 minYour right to fight; the law and ethics of self defence in the UKIn a self defence situation you can be assured your attacker, or attackers will not be limited by rules. So why should you?
UKGFOct 6, 20193 minUtesitting - The Way to WisdomFrom the original post ‘Utesitting’ by Tyr Neilsen President of the Norwegian Glíma Association A way for a Viking to achieve wisdom and...
UKGFOct 5, 20193 minWarrior - The Convergence of Martial & ArtThere are many lessons still to be learned from old books written in very different times to those we live in today. The Havamal, The...
UKGFOct 1, 20193 minImperfection, The New PerfectAny combative situation, even those which are verbal or non physical are fluid and chaotic, the situation can change in an instant.
UKGFSep 30, 20192 minThe Road to MasteryWith any art form, be it painting, music, dance or the martial arts there is always much for a new student to learn. A good teacher of...
UKGFSep 29, 20194 minGlíma - The Art of the WarriorGlíma, or Nordic Wrestling is a Scandinavian Martial Art with a lineage which dates back to the Viking age...
UKGFAug 5, 20191 minThe Essential Glima Fighter's Pocket TranslatorWe’ve put this English/Norweigan Translation together to help students through their gradings. Yes, you DO need to know Glima Teknikker...
UKGFJul 16, 20191 minThe Raven is one of Norse Mythology’s most iconic creatures. The raven is an iconic and magical creature in Norse mythology. It is a powerful symbol of war and is believed to be the eyes and ears of...
UKGFJul 5, 20194 minThe UKGF Grading System ExplainedBefore we explain the grading system we have implemented for students of Glima in the UK, it is important to clarify that there is no...
UKGFJun 26, 20192 minHonouring the unbroken tradition of Viking GlimaComing soon to take the UK martial arts scene by force, Glíma, the Martial Art of the Vikings. Still relevant over a thousand years on in...
UKGFJun 21, 20192 minBalance is everything!Just like any Martial Art from any country, tribe or time in history Glima, the Martial Art of the Vikings is steeped in tradition and...
UKGFJun 6, 20194 minEverything you never knew about the Viking Martial art of Glíma set to raid the UK fight sceneSteeped in tradition and ancestral honour going back to the Viking age, the ways of the Norse Warrior and the skills used on ancestral battl
UKGFJun 3, 20191 minSelf Propelling PositivityThe old Norse concept of time was not a three fold view as we have: past, present and future. There was only ‘what is’ and ‘what will...
UKGFJun 1, 201915 minThe History of Glima through the agesWithout a weapon, a warrior could use his striking and wrestling skills for attack and defense or to hurt or kill an opponent...
UKGFJun 1, 20190 minWatch Highlights from the Norwegian Glima Championship 2016Watch Highlights from the Norwegian Glima Championship 2016
UKGFJun 1, 20193 minWrestling in Norse MythologyThen said Thor: 'Little as ye call me, let any one come up now and wrestle with me; now I am angry.'...
UKGFJun 1, 20193 minTame life's stressful times with mindful breathing and meditationMindfulness, self awareness and the ability to stay calm in tough or confrontational situations is key to a sharp mind...