Pankration – One Of The World’s Oldest Martial Arts

Pankration has got to be one of the world’s oldest martial arts, dating all the way
back to ancient Greece.

How far back in time does ancient go?

How about 648 B.C. as its official entry into the Olympic Games.

That’s like more than 2,400 years before the American Declaration of Independence
was signed in Philadelphia, which happens to be Greek for ‘Brotherly Love’, but I know
you knew that.

Alright, some historians may argue that martial arts originated either in Egypt, Meso-
potamia or India, even thousands of years before they were formulated in Athens, Greece.

Anyway, let’s get back to them Greeks, shall we?

The Greek word Pankration means ‘all powers’.

This ancient fighting form or all-out combat incorporated hands, feet, mind, spirit,
you name it. Except for eye-gouging and biting.

Kicking, boxing, wrestling and whatever gave you a competitive edge.

Reminds me kind of ValeTudo (‘anything goes’), Pancrase, and most certainly of Ultimate Fighting.

Pankration has been enjoying a true revival all over the world in various forms.

Hope you enjoy the video clip below.

Are there any Pankration practitioners reading this blog out there?

Don’t be a stranger, I would love to hear from you.

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Monday, October 5th, 2009 Pancrase, Pankration, Valetudo

2 Comments to Pankration – One Of The World’s Oldest Martial Arts

Polprav
October 21, 2009

Hello from Russia!
Can I quote a post in your blog with the link to you?

Tiger
October 24, 2009

Hello from the United States!
Thanks for writing in.
Happy to hear that you enjoyed the post.
Sure, just go ahead and share if it’s useful.
Thanks again.
Do svitanja!