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Symbolic representation
of the Web or Orlog
Roland's book
The Younger Futhork
Martial Training at the
2023 Stav Camp
Martial Training at the
2023 Stav Camp
Stances in the early morning
Martial Training
The Camping area at Silver
Wood Photo by Pia Morgan
The Lake at Silver Wood
Photo by Pia Morgan
The Route to the Mead Hall
Photo by Pia Morgan
Fungi
Photo by Michelle Lewis
Another view of Silver Wood
Photo by Beth Peart

Stav Camp 2026 – Back to Basics

The 2026 Stav Camp will be held on the 4th to 6th of September 2026 at the Silver Forest venue in Lincolnshire, UK.

Please see a demonstration of the Konge 2 person staff drill recorded at the 2025 Stavcamp. Duration 10 seconds

Instructors

The camp is organised and led by Graham Butcher, one of Ivar Hafskjold's original four students and he has been studying, practising, and teaching Stav since 1992. Graham's special interests are martial arts and applying the principles of Stav to everyday life. Graham will be teaching the various weapons used in Stav as well as applying the principles to self–defence. Graham will also be ably assisted in teaching by one of his long time students, Nigel Smith. You can see Nigel on the right in the video above.

This year we are also honoured to have Roland Zerpe with us from Sweden. Roland is the author of Stav: Runes, Martial Art, and Philosophy. Roland first met Ivar Hafskjold at the Stavcamp held in Bedfordshire in the year 2000. He later became a personal student of Ivar's which led him to writing a full length book on Stav. Roland will be sharing his knowledge and perspective of the runes, their history, their place in Scandinavian culture and society, and their relevance to Stav. Roland has also extensively researched Swedish gymnastics which have been highly influential on our modern ideas of mind, body, and spirit culture. This is not to suggest that Stav is simply a form of Swedish gymnastics. However, both traditions emerge from the same cultural sphere.

Theme for 2026

The theme for this year will be "Back to Basics". The whole purpose of Stav is to provide a simple and direct path to seeing reality as it is. To assist those who choose to follow the path of Stav there are three basic tools:

  • The Runes
  • The Web of Orlog
  • The Five Principles

    • Engaging with each one of these concepts, let alone all three, can take you down a very deep rabbit hole. However, a great deal can be learned, and a great deal of benefit gained, simply by practising the runic stances, being able to cut on the lines, and recognising that there are five basic roles which exist, and need to be fulfilled in society. It also helps if you can grasp the principle of principles. Principles are:

  • Simple, ideally just three aspects.
  • Universal, they apply in all similar contexts.
  • Fractal, a principle applies on any scale.

    • There is a certain amount of knowledge and technique which is needed if you are going to participate in the culture of Stav training. Most of this information and practice is fairly easy to grasp if you are prepared to make the effort. However, the real purpose is to gain an insight into the principles which underpin the workings of the universe, our world, and our everyday lives.

    Programme

    At the 2026 Stavcamp there will be daily practice of the Galdre Stances with instruction for those not familiar with the runic stances. We will use martial training to explore the following:

  • Posture and movement in combat training which reinforces the practice and understanding of the stances.
  • Striking and defending with weapons to 'see' the lines of the web and then applying the same lines to the internal structure of the body
  • Working with simple two person drills to discover the Five Principles of Stav

    • Please note that several instructors will be present so that it will be possible to learn and practice at whatever level is appropriate and works for you. There will also be talks and discussions on various aspects of Stav and related subjects. The beautiful site where the camp is held also provides opportunities for such activities as tree recognition and story telling round the campfire.

    Cost and Booking

    All meals are provided and if you require the loan of a tent or other equipment we should be able to provide what you need.

    The cost for attending the 2026 Stavcamp is £95 if paying by Paypal, please see payment form below, or £90 by BACs, please Email for bank details. The Ice and Fire Stav Member price is £63 if paying by Paypal, or £60 by BACS.

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    The next training opportunity before the camp is in Salisbury on the 21st of March 2026, full details at here

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