21. Pankration - Key-Phrase Pankration is a Greek word, meaning “every form of power. Historical archive of Ancient greek pankration techniques, can be foundconcerning The Ancient http://key-phrase.com/eng/index.php?title=Pankration

22. GRANDMASTER JIM ARVANITIS As I mentioned earlier, martial arts is a dominant part of my life and I remain committed to carrying the torch of greek pankration. http://www.karatekidzonline.com/interviews/arvanitis.html

Search Karate Kidz Online Search this site or the web powered by FreeFind Site search Web search This is an interview graciously given to us at Karate Kidz Online. Interview with Martial Arts Legend and Founder of Modern Pankration "MuTau" Grandmaster Jim Arvanitis interviewed by Louis Velazquez I have to thank Grandmaster once more for granting this interview, it was extremely enlightening and helpful. Grandmaster has definitely been an inspiration to myself and others worldwide and his following just continues to grow. His background and credentials are impeccable and I am honored to know to him. He is one of the most honorable and genuine martial artist that I have ever met. We are lucky to have him as a leader in the martial arts community. December 2002 LV How did you get started in Martial Arts? GMA LV Who inspired you the most which lead to your success today? GMA : I aspired to bring recognition to my ancestors primarily through my father who made me realize what Greek pride was all about. The honor code is particularly strong among those of Greek blood so I embarked on a mission to become a spokesman for what my forebears had achieved. Much of my success after this came from being driven, motivated, and focused on contributing something meaningful to the pool of martial arts knowledge. It is difficult to say what gives one drive and an intense desire to accomplish something. I was just fortunate to possess this quality.

23. Tottori Greek Pankration Directory - AbINDEX greek pankration Directory designed to help greek pankration businesses based in Tottori to have an Internet profile regardless of having a website or not, http://japan.abindex.com/?Page=Directory&Local=12103042&Category=1016055007001&s

24. Sport Digest Online Magazine: SportsPlus/Martial Arts/Grappling/Greek Pankration Home SportsPlus Martial Arts Grappling greek pankration. LINKS. International Union of Pankration Comprehensive site on this Greek martial art. http://www.sportdigest.com/SportsPlus/Martial_Arts/Grappling/Greek_Pankration/in

HOME ADD A LINK MODIFY A LINK NEW LINKS ... Looking for something in particular? the entire directory only this category More search options Home SportsPlus Martial Arts ... Grappling : Greek Pankration LINKS: International Union of Pankration Comprehensive site on this Greek martial art. Includes ranks, history, rules, techniques and events. [French/English] http://www.chez.com/pancrace (Added: Mon Jan 01 2001 Hits: 3 Rating: 0.00 Votes: 0) Rate It Review It Details Mizzou Martial Arts Club Teaches Sli Beatha-celtic combat arts and MU Pankration-(combat sport) at the University of Missouri-Columbia. Class information, history, links and general interest articles. http://mizzoumartialarts.bizland.com (Added: Mon Jan 01 2001 Hits: 1 Rating: 0.00 Votes: 0) Rate It Review It Details The Pankration Website Jim Arvanitis is one of the leading authorites on Pankration. Features a brief history, evolution, affiliation information, products, class locations, certified trainers, and ancient artwork of the Greeks. http://www.channel1.com/pankration/ (Added: Mon Jan 01 2001 Hits: 2 Rating: 0.00 Votes: 0)

25. Pankration - Google Trends -- G-Spot -- ByREV Pankration is an ancient sport and a martial art introduced in the Greek Olympic games in 648 Historical archive of Ancient greek pankration techniques, http://byrev.net/g-spot/?trends=pankration&date=2008-1-12

26. Articlesonmartialarts.com - MMA History One of the earliest forms of widespread unarmed combat sports with minimal rules was greek pankration, which was introduced into the Olympic games in 648 http://bellevuemixedmartialarts.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=12

27. Welcome Urban Defense Training is influenced by several styles of Martial Arts. (Israeli Naphtali, Mongolian Kempo, greek pankration, African Arts, Korean Tae Kwon http://www.udcmartialarts.com/

28. "pankration" - Topic Profile :: BoardReader Quote Originally Posted by Von Smooten greek pankration goes back a little ways, doesn t it? I m thinking like pre1970s even. You would probably know the http://boardreader.com/tp/pankration.html

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29. INTERNATIONAL UNION OF PANKRATION For it is known that one of the Egyptian wrestling style looked like greek pankration. Hercules was himself considered by the Greeks as the creator of http://www.pankration.freesurf.fr/iupad/panccra.htm

From the earliest times to the present day * Extract from R. RENAULT's book : "Pankration Originel" (exhausted) HISTORICAL RECORDS Since the earliest times, men have always wanted to identify themselves with divinities, for whom combat was significant of power. To get so much a coveted power, men killed one another, and during these bloody fights were developed techniques of combat more and more formidable. Thus, according to certain myths, the science of combat would have been passed on to the men by the gods themselves: violence becoming an art, a sport and a game. Wrestling The various styles of worldwide Wrestling in hand-to-hand fighting have preceded, without any doubt, the many kinds of Boxing we know today. Sumerians were the first to mention a fight opposing Gilgamesh to Enkidu. Egypt left us through its low reliefs an extract of the various techniques of Wrestling, whose rules neared those of all-in Wrestling. In Greece, there were formerly several fighting systems. Wrestling itself was divided into three principal styles: the Orthopales, the PaIe and the Alyndisiz where the legendary Milon of Kroton distinguished himself in winning six times at Olympia. Proud of his strength, he liked to show it off: holding a pomegranate in his hand, he challenged whoever to make him open his fingers or to crush the fruit by squeezing them. He was defeated for the first time during the 67th Olympic games (512 BC), when he was over forty. Pugilism If Wrestling was the sport Greeks valued the most, Pugilism and Pankration were also practiced, so that they very early became Olympic disciplines.

30. The History Of Karate Goju Ryu Book Review I found this fascinating, as the oldest complete martial art known is the greek pankration which became an Olympic event in 648 BC. http://www.dragon-tsunami.org/Products/Pages/books_gojuhistrev.html

HOME ABOUT US ORDERING INFO BOOKS ... SEARCH THIS SITE Try our secure shopping cart. My Shopping Cart Login Register Checkout Book Review The History of Karate: Goju-Ryu by Morio Higaonna Thousand Oaks, CA: Dragon Books, 1995, 226pp, 6" x 9" illus. (paperback) $34.95 BOOK REVIEW by Dr. Robert Dohrenwend. Reproduced here by kind permission of Via Media Publishing Company, this review is reprinted from the Journal of Asian Martial Arts, Volume 8, Number 2, 1999, pp. 96-99. Higaonna Morio is a figure of such imposing stature in the world of karate that he genuinely needs no introduction. The result of decades of research into the history of Goju-ryu, his book is based on information he received while training as a young student, hundreds of hours of interviews with senior Okinawan karateka and instructors, and personal research carried out in China. Higaonna's book is the closest thing available in English to primary source for the early period of Okinawan karate. It is fortunate that Higaonna, a native speaker of the Okinawan language and a highly respected karateka of extraordinary skill and understanding, was inspired to do this research during a period when the older Okinawan karateka were still alive. It was a unique combination of opportunity and skills. The book is of very high quality and well illustrated. The paper is of excellent quality, and the pages are sewn, not merely glued. The cover is durable and attractive. This book is designed to be solid. It will withstand frequent readings without appreciable wear or damage. And this is a good thing.

31. What Is MMA? In greek pankration the competitors engaged in handto-hand combat that combined Like in modern MMA, in greek pankration the goal was to was submit or http://www.whatismma.net/

WhatIsMMA.net Home Overview Striking Grappling ... Modern MMA Overview Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) is a combative sport that, as the name implies, combines many different martial arts. Competitors in MMA use a combination of Martial Arts to become proficient in both striking and grappling. The most well known organizations that feature MMA are Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and PRIDE Fighting Championships (PRIDE). -MMA competition is also often referred to as: No Holds Barred (NHB) Vale Tudo (anything goes) Cage Fighting Ultimate Fighting Striking Striking typically refers to the use of hands, feet, knees, and elbows to inflict damage upon an opponent while standing. The two most popular striking arts in Mixed Martial Arts are Boxing and Muay Thai. Unlike boxing, which only involves the hands, Muay Thai effectively integrates the hands, feet, knees, and elbows in its techniques. Grappling Grappling is often to refered to as ground fighting. Grappling training usually consist of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and wrestling. In grappling arts, such as Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, the goal is to submit your opponent using various joint locks or chokes and most of these submissions are directly applicable to MMA. Wrestling on the other hand has no such submissions and since there is no victory for pinning your opponent in MMA wrestling is usually used to obtain a dominant position to strike the opponent while they are on the ground, a tactic known as ground-and-pound an opponent. Rules The specifics of rules vary from organization to organization but there are few rules that are common amongst most MMA organizations:

32. Pancratium, Or Pankration (ancient Sport) -- Britannica Online Encyclopedia In 648 BC the pancratium (from greek pankration), a kind of noholds-barred combat, was included. This brutal contest combined wrestling, boxing, http://www.britannica.com/eb/topic-440968/article-9001100

Already a member? LOGIN Encyclopædia Britannica - the Online Encyclopedia Home Blog Advocacy Board ... Free Trial Britannica Online Content Related to this Topic Shopping New! Britannica Book of the Year The Ultimate Review of 2007. 2007 Britannica Encyclopedia Set (32-Volume Set) Revised, updated, and still unrivaled. New! Britannica 2008 Ultimate DVD/CD-ROM The world's premier software reference source. pancratium, or pankration (ancient sport) A selection of articles discussing this topic. Main article: pancratium ancient Greek sports event that combined boxing and wrestling, introduced at the Xxxiii Olympiad (648 BC ). Simple fisticuffs had been introduced in 688 BC . Particularly popular among Spartans, contests were savage, with hitting, kicking, twisting of limbs, strangling, and struggling on the ground allowed. The only recognized fouls were biting and gouging. A contest ended when one of the... inclusion of wrestling ...Olympic Games from 776 BC . There were two wrestling championships in these games: a toppling event for the best two of three falls; and the pankration (Latin: pancratium), which combined wrestling and boxing and ended in the submission of one contestant. Upright wrestling was also a part of the pentathlon event in the... popularity in ancient Greece Boxing was introduced in 688 BC and chariot racing eight years later. In 648

33. SportzBlitz Bulletin Board - Western Martial Arts? Would you class greek pankration as a western martial art? greek pankration dates back to the first Olympics in the seventh century BC. http://www.sportzblitz.net/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=3230&ARCHIVE=

34. Part 2 Combat Of The 300 Spartans - Ancient Greek Pankration Part 2 Combat of The 300 Spartans Ancient greek pankration - http://www.streetfights.tv/watch.php?v=Bq3OzJXgvY8&st=Pankration

35. Pankration - Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia pankration is an ancient sport and a martial art introduced in the greek . The original ancient greek form of pankration was not fully transmitted to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pankration

Pankration From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation search This article does not cite any references or sources (June 2007) Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources Unverifiable material may be challenged and removed. Pankration "The Wrestlers," statue from Uffizi Gallery, Florence, Italy. Reproduction of 3rd century bronze statue. Focus Mixed Hardness Full Contact Country of origin Greece Parenthood Olympic Sport Ancient Olympic Games from 648 BC, not in modern. Pankration is an ancient sport and a martial art introduced in the Greek Olympic games in 648 BC . Many historians believe that although pankration was not one of the first Olympic sports, it was likely one of the most popular. citation needed Some also argue it to be the first all-encompassing fighting system in human history. This is a strongly debated issue in the academic community. Contents Etymology Origins Elements Influence ... edit Etymology The term comes from the Greek words "pan" (meaning "all") and "kratos" (meaning "strength" or "power"). The term is also used to describe the sport's modern variations. It is pronounced pan-kra-tee-on citation needed edit Origins In Greek mythology it was said that the heroes Herakles and Theseus invented the pankration as a result of using both wrestling and boxing. They are credited as the two "inventors" of

36. Brief History Of Pankration pankration was basic to the majority of the greek warriors who served under Alexander the Great during his invasion of India in 326 B.C. Many authorities http://www3.telus.net/kevinotoole/history.html

Home A Brief History of Pankration Pankration Pics The Greek race is certainly well-known for its athletic and military achievements in the PreChristian era. In truth, we must credit them for both the word "athlete" and the ideal it expresses. It was also the Greek soldier who would represent the standard for the rest of the world to follow for centuries. The contribution of the Greeks to the evolution of the martial arts, as we presently know them, is now certainly evident. Fighting systems that have originated in both Eastern and Western parts of the world may indeed be linked to this ancient combat form. Kicking was an essential part of pankration, especially rising kicks to the groin or stomach, and powerful leg sweeps meant to take an opponent off his feet. Kicks above the belt were used sparingly, with blows aimed to the head or face only when one's adversary was on the ground and too weakened to block or catch the attacker's foot. Due to this unique tactic alone, some combative experts credit pankration as the first comprehensive unarmed fighting system on record. Pankration bouts were extremely brutal and sometimes life-threatening to the competitors. Rules were minimal in number. In addition, there were no weight divisions and no time limits. The fighting arena or "ring" was no more than twelve to fourteen-feet square to encourage close-quarter action. Referees were armed with stout rods or switches to enforce the rules against biting and gouging. The rules, however, were often broken by some participants who, realizing they were outclassed by a heavier and stronger foe, would resort to such measures to escape being seriously maimed. The contest itself continued uninterrupted until one of the combatants either surrendered, suffered unconsciousness, or, of course, was killed.

37. Fightleague Home pankration is one of the oldest Martial arts and Combative sports on record. pankration began in the ancient greek Olympic Games. The rules were simple, http://www.fightleague.org/

FAIL (the browser should render some flash content, not this). HISTORY Pankration is one of the oldest Martial arts and Combative sports on record. Pankration began in the ancient Greek Olympic Games. The rules were simple, no biting or eye gouging and the referees enforced their rules with a large stick. The Pankration was the most highly regarded event of the Olympic games. Competitors struggled and strategized with no time limits until one man became the victor and was awarded the coveted crown of olive branches on the final day of the ancient games. TODAY CONTACT US we want to hear from you jfrank128@cox.net

38. IngentaConnect Pankration And Greek Coins In spite of its popularity in ancient greek agonistic festivals, the practice of pankration failed to survive beyond Roman times. http://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/routledg/sh/2001/00000018/00000002/art0001

var tcdacmd="dt"; Home About Ingenta Ingenta Labs Ingenta Blog ... Check our FAQs Or contact us to report problems with: Subscription access Article delivery Registration Library administrator tasks ... Other problems For Publishers Why go online? Why choose IngentaConnect? Beyond Print: enhancing your service Access and authentication ... Contact us For Researchers For Authors About IngentaConnect Search and browse Publications available ... Register For Librarians Resource Zone Why choose IngentaConnect? Why choose IngentaConnect Complete? Activating Subscriptions ... Register CM8ShowAd("HorizontalBanner"); Pankration and Greek Coins Author: Milavic A. Source: The International Journal of the History of Sport , Volume 18, Number 2, June 01, 2001 , pp. 179-192(14) Publisher: view table of contents Key: - Free Content - New Content - Subscribed Content - Free Trial Content CM8ShowAd("Skyscraper"); Abstract: In spite of its popularity in ancient Greek agonistic festivals, the practice of pankration failed to survive beyond Roman times. This could explain the misidentification of representations of pankratiasts on surviving examples of ancient Greek art. This article presents arguments that the symbol of a male figure on Alexander III gold and silver coins represents the guard stance of pankration; and by extension, constitutes the guard stance of pankration on other examples of extant Greek visual art. Keywords: pankration ancient Greek art Alexander the Great combat sport ... agonistic festivals Document Type:

39. Ben's Perspective: Pankration: Ancient Greek Martial Arts - The Most Ancient Kno In searching for greek martial arts I found a style called pankration that is virtually unknown in the US. Here is a very interesting video published http://bensperspective.blogspot.com/2007/07/pankration-ancient-greek-martial-art

Ben's Perspective Sunday, July 29, 2007 Pankration: Ancient Greek Martial Arts - the most ancient known? Ancient Pankration Bag (Pig) Training I've been curious as to what might have been the fighting style for ancient Byzantines. In searching for "greek martial arts" I found a style called "Pankration" that is virtually unknown in the US. Here is a very interesting video published this month on "Your Greek News" . Aris Makris, a pankration trainer in Montreal and the subject of the video, claims that Greek martial arts documentation dates back as far as 12000 (yes, 12 thousand) years with legend going back as far as 25000 years, and that this far older than Asian styles touting 2000 years of legend. At the very least, it seems well known that Pankration was introduced to the ancient Greek Olympic games in 648 B.C. Here is what the International Federation of Pankration Athlima has to say about it: "Pankration Athlima is an ancient Olympic Greek martial art and athletic combat sport that was an integral part of the ancient Olympic games for well over 3,000 years . The origin of the sport can be traced to the mythical Greek demi-God

40. Pankration > Ancient Greek Martial Art « HomeboyMediaNews The greek version of karate is called pankration, a name that has existed since 648BC. It’s a blend of wrestling, boxing, strangulation, kicking, http://grhomeboy.wordpress.com/2006/06/12/pankration-ancient-greek-martial-art/

HomeboyMediaNews Home About Us Vote for me policies ... jump to navigation June 12, 2006 Posted by grhomeboy in Athens 2004 Olympics Martial Arts trackback Pankration has its roots in the world’s first martial art that was introduced to the East by Alexander the Great. Whoever believes that martial arts were born and raised in the Far East is, it seems, mistaken. As in almost every aspect of history, the Greeks got there first , this time proudly proclaiming to the world their place as the first to practice martial arts. The Greek version of karate is called Pankration , a name that has existed since 648BC. It’s a blend of wrestling, boxing, strangulation, kicking, striking techniques and joint locks. Fast forward to 2006 and this particular martial art is alive and kicking, literally, in over 30 countries.  Despite changing over the years, Pankration still looked frightfully violent to me.  Savvas Koumastas , Pankration instructor and champion says: “It is a form of martial arts, you know,” he said flipping a 16-year-old over his shoulders. The boy landed with a loud thump, not giving me enough time to cover my eyes. “It doesn’t hurt,” he explained, “because one of the first things we are taught is how to fall without damaging our bodies.” Legs, arms, feet and palms are first to hit the mat or the ground, allowing the pankratists to protect their spine, back, neck and other vital body parts. “They are taught how to knock down and how to fall down properly,” Savvas said. With what seemed like awfully simple techniques and movements, each student was able to knock down their supposedly clueless opponent with a kick or a twist of the arm. But do students use these techniques outside the classroom? “I have used my Pankration techniques in a fight before but it isn’t the same as during the lesson,” said Antonis, 17. “Your opponent isn’t going to move in the same way your classmate would but we learn to combine movements so we know we can calm an opponent down slowly without causing any damage.”

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