About Us

Glima is the Scandinavian martial art system used by the Vikings. The word Glima in Old Norse means glimpse or flash, which describes the system’s techniques. Also known as Viking Wrestling, Glima is mainly practiced in Scandinavian countries. 

Glima USA was founded by Danny Hoskins and Briston Lowry to spread the Scandinavian Martial Art of Glima throughout America. Mr. Hoskins is a 4th level Glima Master under Lars Magnar Enoksen, who was 1995 Scandinavian Glima Champion. He was also the Swedish champion in 1992, 1998, 2005 and 2006. As of 2017, Glima USA has certified several Instructors and Study Groups throughout the United States. Glima USA is dedicated to the study and practice of all forms of Glima and is based on the works of Johannes Josefsson and Per Ling. The three main styles of Glima are Loose Grip (Lausatok in Old Norse), Back Hold (Hryggspenna in Old Norse), and Trouser Grip (Brokartok in Old Norse).