CERTIFICATION
LEVELS
NORD COMBAT OFFERS 5 GLÍMA CERTIFICATION LEVELS:
GLÍMA
BEGINNER
LEVEL 0
No requirement. You are a beginner.
GLÍMA
BASIC
LEVEL 1
STANDARDS
Fitness: 6 pullups. 30 chest-to-ground pushups. 4 minute 800 meter sprint (1/2 mile). 1 minute horse stance.
Combat: Defeats majority of the population (>90%) unarmed. Defends against weapon attacks. Demonstrates aggression and will to fight.
Technical: Understands grappling fundamentals; Demonstrates basic locks, strikes, and throws.
CERTIFICATION PROCESS
Practical: Successful completion of Level 1 Intensive 2-Day Practical Training and Assessment.
Theory: Completion of Glíma Level 1 Online course.
GLÍMA
ADVANCED
LEVEL 2
STANDARDS
Fitness: 10 pullups. 30 burpees. 3:30 minute 800 meter sprint. 3 minutes horse stance.
Combat: Defeats the entire untrained population (95-99%) in unarmed combat. Counters weapon attacks. Able to dominate and control fights, even under duress.
Technical: Understands advanced grappling fundamentals. Able to apply more locks, strikes, throws, and combination techniques effectively. Develops individual style.
CERTIFICATION PROCESS
Theory: Completion of Glíma Level 2 Online course.
Practical: Successful completion of Level 2 Intensive 2-Day Practical Training and Assessment.
GLÍMA
FIGHTER/
INSTRUCTOR
LEVEL 3
STANDARDS
Fitness: 15 pullups. 50 burpees. 3 minute 800 meter sprint. 5 minutes horse stance.
Combat: Trained fighter level (>99% of population). Deadly with bare hands. Able to match violence proportionally and intelligently to situation. Calm under pressure.
Technical: Understands the “why” and “how” of techniques; able to apply in all situations; ability to instruct lower levels.
CERTIFICATION PROCESS
Theory: Completion of Glíma Level 3 Online course.
Practical: Successful completion of Level 3 Intensive 7-Day Practical Training and Assessment.
A FAST TRACK OPTION TO GLÍMA FIGHTER/INSTRUCTOR LEVEL 3 IS AVAILABLE TO THOSE WITH EXTENSIVE MARTIAL ARTS EXPERIENCE. CONTACT US FOR MORE INFORMATION.
GLÍMA
MASTER
LEVEL 4
STANDARDS
Fitness: Mastery of fitness, body control, and body mechanics.
Combat: Deadly and disciplined in unarmed combat in all scenarios.
Technical: Mastery and advanced understanding of all aspects of unarmed combat. Ability to adapt, innovate, and improve.
CERTIFICATION PROCESS
Mentorship: Development with a Glíma Master.
Practical: Successful completion of Level 4 One-Week Practical Course and Assessment.
Experience: Extensive combative experience.
Selection: Assessment of combative expertise and demonstration of standing above and beyond top one percent of fighters.
BY INVITATION ONLY
