I don’t really know for sure who wrote the Viking Laws. In fact, I cannot even recollect where I originally ran into them, but I am grateful to have found them. There almost has to be some fantastic legend that goes along with their origin. A great wisdom flows through, around and into the Viking Laws, no matter where their origin lies.
The Viking Laws work very well as a road map in a football strength & conditioning environment. The attack mode and human weapon philosophy required to prepare one to physically, mentally and emotionally compete is mapped out in the Viking Laws.
Believe me, there is a lot to be learned in these 138 words.
THE VIKING LAWS
1. BE BRAVE AND AGGRESSIVE
• BE DIRECT
• GRAB ALL OPPORTUNITIES
• USE VARYING METHODS OF ATTACK
• BE VERSATILE AND AGILE
• ATTACK ONE TARGET AT A TIME
• DON’T PLAN EVERYTHING IN DETAIL
• USE TOP QUALITY WEAPONS
2. BE PREPARED
• KEEP WEAPONS IN GOOD CONDITION
• KEEP IN SHAPE
• FIND GOOD BATTLE COMRADES
• AGREE ON IMPORTANT POINTS
• CHOOSE ONE CHIEF
3. BE A GOOD MERCHANT
• FIND OUT WHAT THE MARKET NEEDS
• DON’T PROMISE WHAT YOU CANNOT DELIVER
• DON’T DEMAND OVERPAYMENT
• ARRANGE THINGS SO THAT YOU CAN RETURN
4. KEEP THE CAMP IN ORDER
• KEEP THINGS TIDY AND ORGANIZED
• ARRANGE ENJOYABLE ACTIVITIES WHICH STRENGTHEN THE GROUP
• MAKE SURE EVERYBODY DOES USEFUL WORK
• CONSULT ALL MEMBERS OF THE GROUP FOR ADVICE
