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Reykjavik Glíma Belt Grip Duel

R
PLAYERS
2
DIFFICULTY
SETTING
Both
MATERIALS
HOW TO PLAY
1

Each player wears a belt around the waist and one around the upper thigh, gripping the opponent's belts firmly.

2

On the signal, both players try to use footwork and balance to trip or unbalance the other without letting go.

3

The first player to touch any part of their body other than their feet to the ground loses the round.

4

Play best of three rounds, resetting grips between each attempt.

5

The player who wins two out of three rounds is the match winner.