I’ll be giving 2 workshops at the Historical European Martial Arts Gathering during its twentieth edition in Dijon (University of Burgundy). I’ve been diving in 19th century materials regarding physical activities and massage techniques lately, I’m happy to share them with you.
Sjukgymnastik Gymnastiska Centralinstitutet, Stockholm 1900
Thursday May 18, 13.00:
Get fit with Swedish gymnastic: general warm-up and more
Open warm-up according to Ling’s method (Swedish Gymnastics), based on the take of J.D. Haasum (Boston, 1885). You’ll enjoy a swift and gentle warm-up, and maybe take home some warm-up routine for yourself.
Thursday May 18, 16.00
Take good care of your opponent. Massage techniques according to Ling’s method (Swedish gymnastics)
Massage techniques and relaxing exercises in order to take good care of your sparring partner(s), according to the Swedish gymnastic method. Pehr Henrik Ling (1776-1839) is a pioneer of physical culture in Sweden, which later will become global as “Swedish gymnastic”. He is also credited as the father of Swedish massage. You’ll enjoy a good mix of exercises and simple massage techniques to relax and take care of your body after intense physical exercise.
Find my downloadable handouts (formatted for viewing on a smartphone) here:
The handout for the 2nd workshop (massage techniques) will be uploaded later
Enjoy ;)