\u201cLoose or free grip\u201d is what Lausatok a Scandinavian combat form literally means when translated. This \u201cgrappling\u201d combat form is said to have originated from Norway. Furthermore, this style of combat is essentially another version of \u201cGlima\u201d and is said to be extremely popular throughout Norway, Europe, and North America. In addition, the use of Lausatok as a combat form was banned in Iceland for about 100 years. It is also considered to be an extremely \u201caggressive\u201d style of wrestling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to the cultural history of Norway, it was during the \u201cViking era\u201d that this form of wrestling known as \u201cLausatok\u201d was first developed. Since the Vikings were travelers they combined elements belonging to several forms of combat to eventually create a wrestling style which was referred to as \u201cLaustok\u201d. Apparently, this combat form is said to be a version of the Glima style of wrestling. Furthermore, it was in a Viking poem written by a Norwegian poet named Bragi Boddason and Kveld\u00falfr Bj\u00e1lfason that \u201cGlima\u201d as a form of wrestling first mentioned. In addition, an Icelandic text known as Prose Edda also mentions the \u201cGlima\u201d form of wrestling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The \u201chands and legs\u201d of the fighter is mainly used as a weapon in this form of combat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In terms of technique, the Laustok combat form basically involves the use of \u201cgrappling\u201d technique. And so moves such as strikes, kicks, chokes, and joint locks are mainly used in this form of combat. In addition, the form of striking used in this style of combat involves the use of open palm rather than punching i.e. closed fist. Furthermore, weapons such as sword, axe, spear, stick, and knife may also at times be used. As for training centers\/schools, there are few available in countries such as Norway, Europe, and North America for those interested in learning this \u201cgrappling\u201d combat form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n