Heathen American Veterans Association - HAVA

07/02/2026

A Milestone Years in the Making -

Every great journey is built one step at a time, and today we are proud to share that HAVA is approaching one of the most significant milestones in our history.

After years of dedication, planning, and countless hours of volunteer efforts, the Heathen American Veterans Association (HAVA) is entering the final stages of transitioning from a state recognized nonprofit organization toward federal nonprofit status during the next 6 months.

This has never been about paperwork alone. It has always been about strengthening our foundation so we can better serve Active Duty Service Members, Veterans, and Heathen families for generations to come. Achieving federal nonprofit status will allow HAVA to expand our reach, build new opportunities, and continue advocating for Heathens serving in uniform with greater resources and stability.

None of this would have been possible without the unwavering support of our Members, Chapter Leaders, Volunteers, Donors, and everyone who has believed in this vision from the beginning. Every meeting attended, every hour volunteered, every donation made, every conversation held, and every member who chose to stand with us has helped bring us to this moment.

To all of you, we offer our deepest gratitude.

While there is still work ahead before the process is completed, we are closer than ever. We look forward to sharing updates as we cross this historic line together.

Thank you for believing in HAVA, in our mission, and in the future we are building together.

Bound by Honor, United through Faith.

Hail the Gods. Hail the Ancestors. Hail HAVA.

Join us where were were most active!

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A Milestone Years in the Making -

Every great journey is built one step at a time, and today we are proud to share that HAVA is approaching one of the most significant milestones in our history.

After years of dedication, planning, and countless hours of volunteer efforts, the Heathen American Veterans Association (HAVA) is entering the final stages of transitioning from a state recognized nonprofit organization toward federal nonprofit status during the next 6 months.

This has never been about paperwork alone. It has always been about strengthening our foundation so we can better serve Active Duty Service Members, Veterans, and Heathen families for generations to come. Achieving federal nonprofit status will allow HAVA to expand our reach, build new opportunities, and continue advocating for Heathens serving in uniform with greater resources and stability.

None of this would have been possible without the unwavering support of our Members, Chapter Leaders, Volunteers, Donors, and everyone who has believed in this vision from the beginning. Every meeting attended, every hour volunteered, every donation made, every conversation held, and every member who chose to stand with us has helped bring us to this moment.

To all of you, we offer our deepest gratitude.

While there is still work ahead before the process is completed, we are closer than ever. We look forward to sharing updates as we cross this historic line together.

Thank you for believing in HAVA, in our mission, and in the future we are building together.

Bound by Honor, United through Faith.

Hail the Gods. Hail the Ancestors. Hail HAVA.

Join us where were most active on Signal and Discord!

https://discord.gg/f8q9k8Vav

Follow this link to join a group on Signal Messenger.

04/25/2026

Most people have never heard of Glíma
but in the Viking Age, it wasn’t just a sport… it was a respected form of combat training.

Glíma is a traditional Scandinavian style of wrestling, with roots in Old Norse culture and recorded in the sagas of Iceland.

Fighters grip a special belt or waistband
and from that hold, the match begins.

The goal is simple:
unbalance your opponent and bring them to the ground cleanly, often onto their back.

But the method is anything but simple.

There are different forms of Glíma, including:

• Hryggspenna (Backhold wrestling) opponents lock arms around each other’s upper body and rely on strength and leverage
• Brokartök (Trouser grip wrestling) the most well-known style, using belts or grips at the waist and thighs
• Lausatök (Loose-grip) a freer form, closer to general grappling

What sets Glíma apart is its emphasis on balance, rhythm, and technique over brute force.

Footwork is constant almost like a controlled dance
each fighter circling, stepping, testing balance, waiting for the moment to break it.

In many traditions, there were also rules of honor:
no striking, no unnecessary aggression, and respect between competitors.

Because Glíma wasn’t just about winning
it was about control, discipline, and mastery of the body.

In a world where strength was valued…
Glíma proved that precision could overcome it.