Current MMA is a modified form of the pankration that the ancient Greeks practiced (the first article of this series explores this point more fully). Thus it is fitting that the man responsible for ...

The martial arts industry is becoming increasingly interesting to athletes and fans, and this interest sets an even higher bar for those who want to reach the top. Athletes who want to excel in ...

Eventually, Pankration became the core focus of a Greek soldier’s hand-to-hand training regime. This evidence suggests that Pankration was created to supplement a warrior’s battle prowess (as weapons ...

While jabbing at punching bags, facing off with their trainers and pinning their partners down, students still feel a sense of community at ASU's American Pankration club. With classes ranging from ...