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Pankration
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an ancient Greek martial art combining boxing and wrestling techniques
What is "pankration"?
Pankration is an ancient Greek martial art that combines elements of both boxing and wrestling. It was a competition with very few rules, where fighters used various techniques such as strikes, joint locks, and grappling to overpower their opponent. The rules allowed almost any move except for eye gouging and biting. Pankration was a popular event in the ancient Olympic Games and is considered one of the earliest forms of mixed martial arts (MMA). It emphasizes both physical strength and tactical skill, and its influence can still be seen in modern combat sports.
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Pankration was a featured sport in the ancient Olympic Games.
Historians believe pankration originated in ancient Sparta and Athens.
Greek sculptures depict athletes engaged in pankration bouts.
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Pankration was a featured sport in the ancient Olympic Games.
Historians believe pankration originated in ancient Sparta and Athens.
Greek sculptures depict athletes engaged in pankration bouts.
Competitors in pankration aimed to submit their opponents by any means necessary.
Pankration matches could be brutal and often ended with one fighter yielding.
