Vikingur is not a conventional fitness or wellbeing organisationand it was never intended to be its organic its earthy its subjective, its the art of movement, creative expression and ability to create more than a healthy body and mind .It is an original creation born from lived experience, the reality of being different than the people and the world around you the fear of knowing your different confronting and  facing  disability discrimination the lack of meaningful support and your life journey. Vikingur is built on the individual not the recognition or founding that can bring.

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Built from Lived Experience. Driven by Purpose not profit.

 

Vikingur is different because it is real. Born from lived experience of disability, trauma and adaptation, and developed from within the disability community, not designed around funding trends or commercial opportunities.

We are built around the individual, not the funding pot. Our philosophy comes from living the challenges, understanding the barriers and creating something meaningful from those experiences.

We do not exist to make people fit a system. We created our system to recognise, respect and embrace people as they are.

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We warmly welcome partnerships, donations, grants and funding from those who genuinely share our values and commitment to the people we serve. Support should strengthen our purpose, not redefine it to meet someone else's agenda.We believe funding should follow genuine human need, not require people to reshape their needs to fit funding criteria.

 

​People before funding. Purpose before profit. Individuality before conformity.

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At the heart of Vikingur is the Mind, Body and Soul (MBS) system, bringing together adaptive physical and mental movement, martial arts, wellbeing, creativity and personal expression.Adaptive fitness is itself an art. The art of discovering confidence, exploring movement, understanding individual ability and expressing who we are.Our philosophy is not about forcing people to move, think or perform in the same way. It is about recognising individuality, adapting to change and discovering what is possible within our own circumstances.

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Our philosophy is not about forcing people to move, think or perform in the same way. It is about recognising individuality, adapting to change and discovering what is possible within our own circumstances a healthy body requires a healthy mind. Repetition without adaption is training to achieve a single goal. Vikingur is about achieving the complete opposite its about the awaking of the individual as whole  not achieving a single outcome.

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The Heart of Vikingur.

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Born from Lived Experience Vikingur was created from the broken, misunderstood and challenging parts of one person's life, brought together to create something that may help change the lives of others.

Through disability, trauma, personal challenges disability discrimination , martial arts, movement, music, poetry and creativity, Rif has developed a philosophy recognising the connections between physical ability, mental wellbeing, imagination and acceptance.

 

These are not unrelated disciplines brought together under one name. They are different expressions of the same life journey.Movement can be physical. It can be emotional. It can exist in music, words, silence, imagination and sound art.Sometimes movement is energetic and powerful. Sometimes it begins with gentle breathing, meditation, grounding and stillness, allowing confidence and creativity to emerge naturally.

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There is no single correct way to move, create, feel or express ourselves yes there are core elements of practice and  safety and they are followed but this is about unlocking Who You Have Always Been via physical mental and creative path ways.Not everyone will understand our philosophy. Some may question it, challenge it or disagree with it.

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Not everyone will understand our philosophy. Some may question it, challenge it or disagree with it.

That is part of individuality.Vikingur is not about becoming the best version of yourself 

We do not believe there is a best version of anyone because you your self are enough .

There is simply you.The person beneath the expectations, judgements, labels and limitations that life and others may have placed upon you.

 

Through adaptive physical movement, mental exploration, creativity and self-acceptance, our MBS system offers different ways to discover your abilities, confidence, imagination and expression.

You do not need to be perfect. You do not need to be conventional. You do not need to become somebody else to have value.Not changing who you are. Unlocking who you have always been by movement fitness mental engagement and creative freedom. 

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Explore Vikingur Our World.

 

As you navigate our website, you will discover the work of Vikingur CIC and the independent activities that have grown from the lived experience, creativity and philosophy of its founder.

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One Website. Independent Identities. Shared Purpose.

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Vikingur CIC, Krummi and Rif Evans Music share one website, but each retains its own independent identity and activities.

This is a deliberate choice, rooted in our belief that resources should be used where they can make the greatest difference.

By removing the need for separate websites, we reduce unnecessary costs and create opportunities to direct those savings back into supporting Vikingur CIC and its community mission.

Our independent services also commit to donating 10% of their sales to Vikingur CIC, helping to build a sustainable source of self-funding for its work.

Bringing everything together also allows visitors discovering our fitness services, books, music, creative arts and workshops to discover the CIC, understand its values and connect with the people and purpose behind it.

We welcome donations, grants, partnerships and support from those who genuinely share our commitment to disability inclusion, individuality, creativity and wellbeing.

Our ambition is simple: to use what we create, what we have learned and what we can offer to help support the people at the very heart of Vikingur.

People before funding. Purpose before profit. Individuality before conformity.

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Vikingur CIC — Mind, Body and Soul.

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Our Community Interest Company places the MBS system at the heart of its work.

Through adaptive martial arts, physical and mental movement, confidence-building, creative expression and inclusive community wellbeing, we explore each individual's abilities and potential.

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Our approach recognises that disability, health and personal circumstances can fluctuate, and that meaningful adaptation begins with understanding the individual.

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Krummi Wellbeing & Fitness.

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Krummi offers independent adaptive fitness, wellbeing and personal conditioning, exploring confidence, movement, individual ability and personal development.

Its approach is informed by disability support experience, SENCO-related knowledge, trauma-informed practice and an understanding of the relationship between physical and mental wellbeing.

Rather than expecting everyone to follow the same programme, Krummi focuses on adapting movement to the person.

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Krummi Creative Arts & Publishing.

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Krummi brings together original books, poetry, storytelling, creative writing, songwriting, lyric writing, music and sound art.Our creative sessions explore the relationship between imagination, emotion, personal experience and expression.Sessions can incorporate gentle breathing, meditation, relaxation and grounding, creating space for individuals to settle, reflect and allow their creativity to develop naturally.There is no requirement to be an experienced writer, poet or songwriter. The focus is on discovering your own voice rather than meeting somebody else's expectations. Krummi also provides a home for Rif's original books, independent publishing and book sales.

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​​​​​​​​Rif Evans — Founder, Adaptive Conditioning Coach & Artist of Sound is the founder of Vikingur and creator of its Mind, Body and Soul philosophy, shaped through his lived experience of disability, trauma, adaptation, movement and creativity. An experienced disability support worker, SENCO-informed and trauma-informed fitness and conditioning coach, martial arts disability instructor and safeguarding lead, Rif combines professional knowledge with his personal understanding of the changing weathers of life nature disability and wellbeing.

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​His work explores the relationship between physical ability, mental wellbeing, confidence, self-acceptance and creative expression.The dark parts of the human mind that limit the ability to emanate with our own well-being and mental and physical fitness. As an independent artist of sound, Rif also explores human experience through music, words, silence and sound art.His personal creative work and independent activities share the philosophy behind Vikingur and help support the CIC's community mission through voluntary donations.

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​Independent Activities. One Shared Philosophy.

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Vikingur CIC and the independent Krummi activities maintain their own identities, responsibilities and financial independence.As does Rifs Music. They are connected through a shared philosophy of individuality, adaptation, creativity, acceptance and wellbeing. Through voluntary donations, these independent activities and founder Rif Evans help support the CIC's community work and future development.Our Philosophy is simple health healing wellbeing of the mind body and soul. Different forms of movement. Different forms of expression. One shared human experience.

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You only have to be you in order to become you.

 

Learn more about Rif and Vikingur work and vision in the about sections of the website and the ethos section. 

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