Product DescriptionDetailing the evolution of the Hellenic combat arts, this handbook chronicles the history behind the art of pankration. Beginning with the myths and traditions behind the art’s development, this examination also touches on pankration’s modern methodology and techniques, fully explained in illustrative photographs and easy-to-follow captions. Revealing and informative, this exploration is a must-have [...]
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The First Mixed Martial Art: Pankration from Myths to Modern Times
July 27th, 2010 
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July 9th, 2010 Product DescriptionMassad Ayoob of Black Belt magazine called pankration “the most practical street combat form of the martial arts that I have ever seen.” Now you can learn pankration from Jim Arvanitis the world’s leading authority on the legendary Western combat art and its modern descendant. Throughout this fascinating and completely updated volume Arvanitis provides [...]
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