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Battlefield Pankration: The Book

Author : Jim Arvanitis
Publisher : Paladin Press
ISBN 13 : 9781610043670
Total Pages : 260 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (436 download)

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Download or read book Battlefield Pankration: The Book written by Jim Arvanitis and published by Paladin Press. This book was released on 2011-04-01 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "MOLON LABE!" "Come and get it," the battlefield cry of the ancient Spartan warriors. When Jim Arvanitis resurrected the ancient Greek martial art of pankration and updated it with the most effective concepts and techniques from other combative systems, he developed what many acknowledge to be one of world's first mixed martial arts (MMA). Now, Arvanitis has delved further into Greek martial history and revived the lost art of pammachon, or "battlefield pankration"—the military predecessor of pankration that takes the art out of the sporting arena and into the streets, where the objective is not competing to win a prize but fighting to save your life. Battlefield Pankration: The Book is a complete course in the nasty business of hard-core "conflict resolution." The techniques require no athleticism to perform but are based purely on raw animal instinct. The instruction blends the brutal competitive training of the MMA arena with the intensity of reality-based scenario drills. Its goal is not to show you how to engage in an uncontrolled brawl but to teach you dozens of tactical means to end an altercation quickly. Whether the fight is stand up or on the ground, whether your assailant is armed or unarmed, whether you are facing one or more opponents, Battlefield Pankration: The Book will show you how to handle all stages of a violent encounter with streetwise strategies, vicious techniques, and the warrior spirit of the ancient Spartans!

Pankration

Author : Jim Arvanitis
Publisher : CreateSpace
ISBN 13 : 9781508893110
Total Pages : 164 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (931 download)

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Download or read book Pankration written by Jim Arvanitis and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2015-04-29 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: PANKRATION: The Unchained Combat Sport of Ancient Greece is a fully illustrated guide to what was the cornerstone of the early Olympic Games and Panhellenic festivals. It examines the brutal blood sport based on the author's more than forty-five years of research and practice. Considered the precursor of today's mixed martial arts cage competitions, many historians also contend that pankration laid the groundwork for the development of Asian karate and kung-fu, as well as other fighting styles throughout the world. The content traces pankration's historical origins in mythology and on the battlefield where it was known as pammachon, to its transformation and prominence as an Olympic spectacle. It also explores combat sports of earlier civilizations such as Egypt, Minoa, and Crete as well as the adoption of pankration by the Romans. Greek boxing, wrestling, and hoplomachia (weapons competition) along with the bloody gladiatorial contests of the Imperial Period are also detailed. Tournament rules, an analysis of pankration techniques, and training methods are covered along with a listing of all the Olympic pankration champions from its inception in 648 B.C. until the last documented contest on record. Emphasis is given to the role that pankration played in Hellenic culture and its religious connection to the gods themselves. The book includes numerous works of art depicted on vases, frescoes, sculptures, and coins showing pankratiasts in heated action and other combat scenes. This definitive work adds new information to the author's previous books, and brings to light the importance of pankration as not only the Original MMA, but as the missing link in martial arts evolution.

Pankration

Author : Jim Arvanitis
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN 13 : 9781987483895
Total Pages : 190 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (838 download)

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Download or read book Pankration written by Jim Arvanitis and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-04-25 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jim Arvanitis, world-acclaimed Father of Modern Pankration and MMA pioneer, presents an in-depth analysis of this ancient fighting art and its modern derivative. Pankration is one of the oldest martial arts on record and the first to integrate striking, grappling, and submission techniques. The book examines the concepts, tactics, and training to their adaptation by the author in the 20th Century. Also discussed is pankration's development from its mythological roots to its sports inclusion in the Panhellenic festivals, and dynamic rebirth after it had vanished for several thousand years. Hundreds of illustrations and photos depict one-on-one combat action and training throughout the text. Greek pankration is the only fully-documented total fighting system of the Pre-Christian era and the precursor to MMA.

The One-Armed Warrior

Author : Noble Smith
Publisher : Macmillan
ISBN 13 : 1466839155
Total Pages : 82 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (668 download)

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Download or read book The One-Armed Warrior written by Noble Smith and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2013-05-07 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the ancient Greek city-state of Plataea, teenage warriors trained in the ways of the battlefield long before they reached the age of eighteen. They also trained in the vicious, no-holds-barred form of unarmed combat called pankration. Similar to today's Ultimate Fighting and MMA (Mixed Martial Arts), this extreme style of man-on-man battle was featured in the original Olympic games. And sometimes, those pankration techniques were used not just for glory on the battlefield or in the Olympic stadium, but in the fields outside the city gates to settle personal, deep-seated grudges between fighters. The short story The One-Armed Warrior introduces the young pankrator Nikias, the hero of Noble Smith's forthcoming novel Sons of Zeus, a work of historical fiction that will appeal to fans of Steven Saylor, Steven Pressfield, and Simon Scarrow.

Pankration

Author : Jim Arvanitis
Publisher : Paladin Press
ISBN 13 : 9781581603972
Total Pages : 160 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (39 download)

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Download or read book Pankration written by Jim Arvanitis and published by Paladin Press. This book was released on 2003-05-01 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Black Belt Magazine called Pankration "the most practical street combat form of the martial arts that I have ever seen". Throughout this fascinating and completely updated volume, Jim Arvanitis provides extensive insight into the facts and myths of pankration's early history (including its inclusion in the earliest Olympic Games), its techniques and strategies, and its impact on today's martial arts.

The Martial Arts of Ancient Greece

Author : Kostas Dervenis
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1594777403
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (947 download)

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Download or read book The Martial Arts of Ancient Greece written by Kostas Dervenis and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2007-10-22 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An in-depth guide to the modern practice of Greek martial arts and their beginnings in ancient Greece and Egypt • Examines the correlation between ancient depictions of one-on-one combat and how martial arts are practiced today • Explores the close relationship between Greek martial arts and spiritual practice • Distinguishes between Pammachon (martial arts) and Pankration (combat sports) The ancient friezes and decorative motifs of ancient Greece contain abundant scenes of combat, one-on-one and hand-to-hand. In The Martial Arts of Ancient Greece, the authors offer close inspection of these depictions to reveal that they exactly correlate to the grappling and combat arts as they are practiced today. They also show that these artifacts document the historical course of the development of both the weaponry of the warrior classes and the martial responses those weapons required when fighting hand-to-hand. The depiction of each ancient technique is accompanied by sequenced step-by-step photos of modern practitioners performing the various stances of one-on-one combat. In addition, the authors explain how the development of Hellenic combat arts was tied at its heart to a spiritual practice. The centeredness, clear mind, and consequent courage that develops from a spiritual practice was considered a martial strength for a warrior, enabling him to be at his best, unobstructed inwardly by conflict or inertia. The Martial Arts of Ancient Greece provides a practical and comprehensive approach to the techniques and philosophy of the martial arts of the ancient Mediterranean that will be welcomed by modern fighters.

Pankration Resurrection

Author : Jim Arvanitis
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN 13 : 9781544133584
Total Pages : 218 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (335 download)

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Download or read book Pankration Resurrection written by Jim Arvanitis and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-04-23 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jim Arvanitis, internationally-renowned as the Father of Modern Pankration and MMA pioneer, presents an in-depth analysis of this ancient fighting art and its contemporary derivative. Pankration is one of the oldest martial arts on record and the first to integrate striking, grappling, and submission techniques. The book examines the tactics and training methodologies traceable to the earliest Olympic Games to their adaptation by the author in the Twentieth Century. Also discussed is pankration's development from its mythological roots to the sport's inclusion in the Panhellenic festivals, and dynamic rebirth after it had vanished for several thousand years. Hundreds of lavish artifacts and photos depict one-on-one combat action throughout the text. Greek pankration is the only fully-documented total fighting system of the Pre-Christian era and the missing link in martial arts evolution.

Combat Sports in the Ancient World

Author : Michael B. Poliakoff
Publisher : Yale University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780300063127
Total Pages : 228 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (631 download)

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Download or read book Combat Sports in the Ancient World written by Michael B. Poliakoff and published by Yale University Press. This book was released on 1987-01-01 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive study of the practice of combat sports in the ancient civilizations of Greece, Rome and the Near East.

Pankration

Author : Jim Arvanitis
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781093266641
Total Pages : 226 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (666 download)

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Download or read book Pankration written by Jim Arvanitis and published by . This book was released on 2019-05-28 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wrestling is the oldest combat sport in the history of mankind. The ancient Greeks refined it and included it in its PanHellenic festivals and in the early Olympic Games. Grappling was also a major component of pankration, considered the Original Mixed Martial Art, which became the most spectacular of all the athletic competitions throughout the old world.Jim Arvanitis, world recognized as Greek pankration's Renaissance Man, reveals the inner workings of the grappling and ground fighting elements of the art. Arvanitis covers it all in depth - from the art's origins and techniques to practical applications that even the most experienced martial artists can benefit from. Commencing with isolated skill development tools, the content progresses to a complete set of tactics and fight plans, where you will learn to attack and react to an opponent. A comprehensive section on specialized training methods and drills is also included.Whether you're standing or on the ground, Arvanitis presents takedowns and throws, clinching, joint locks, chokes and cranks, strikes, and key strategies designed to give you the upper hand in close quarter combat. Numerous artistic renderings from ancient Greek vases and sculptures, and hundreds of photos supplement the text.

Ancient Greek Martial Arts

Author : Jim Arvanitis
Publisher : Independently Published
ISBN 13 : 9781983116179
Total Pages : 184 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (161 download)

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Download or read book Ancient Greek Martial Arts written by Jim Arvanitis and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2018-06-08 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ANCIENT GREEK MARTIAL ARTS: Warfare and Combat Sports in the Classical World is a fully-illustrated guide to the battlefield tactics of the hoplite soldier and the athletic competitions that evolved from them. The author examines the heavy events of wrestling, boxing, and the all-encompassing pankration in great depth, in addition to weapons competition (hoplomachia). Topics include arms and armor, the phalanx formation, the pyrrich war dances, tournament rules, a functional analysis of techniques, and training methods along with a complete listing of all the Olympic combat sports champions from their inception in 708 B.C. until the last documented contest on record. Emphasis is given to the role that combat played in Hellenic culture and its spiritual connection to the gods themselves.The book features photos of modern-day reenactors demonstrating hoplite skills and numerous works of art depicted onvases, architectural friezes, frescoes, sculptures, and coins showing combat athletes in heated action. A comprehensive glossary of relevant military and sport terms is also included.

The First Mixed Martial Art

Author : Jim Arvanitis
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780897501828
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (18 download)

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Download or read book The First Mixed Martial Art written by Jim Arvanitis and published by . This book was released on 2009-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Detailing 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 for mixed martial arts and pankration practitioners as well as Ultimate Fighting Championship fans.

Sons of Zeus

Author : Noble Smith
Publisher : Macmillan
ISBN 13 : 1250025575
Total Pages : 337 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (5 download)

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Download or read book Sons of Zeus written by Noble Smith and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2013-06-11 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first entry in an epic series, set during the fifth-century BC war between Athens and Sparta, finds Plataea resident Nikias dreaming of glory in the Olympic games, only to find himself leading a ragtag band of defenders in the wake of a surprise attack.

Game of the Gods

Author : Jim Arvanitis
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780897501552
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (15 download)

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Download or read book Game of the Gods written by Jim Arvanitis and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Shows how the cornerstone of the earliest Olympic Games directly influenced the modern techniques of today's fiercest mixed-martial arts fighters. This book contains such topics as submissions and counters, grappling escapes, sweeps and reversals, take downs and take down defense, as well as the myths and traditions of the Hellenic combat arts.

Ano Pankration

Author : Jim Arvanitis
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 186 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (636 download)

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Download or read book Ano Pankration written by Jim Arvanitis and published by . This book was released on 2020-07-29 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pankration was the mixed martial arts of antiquity and the most spectacular event of the PanHellenic festivals. There were two distinct forms: ano pankration which was standup fighting that featured striking with the closed fist and open hand, kicking, elbows, knees, clinching, takedowns, throws, trips, and submission holds. The other was kato pankration which Plato tells us was more favored in the Olympic Games and emphasized grappling techniques and groundwork. Ano pankration was preferred in training or served as preliminary matches to the rougher and longer kato contests that were held later in the day. Pankration vanished in 393 A.D. but would be reconstructed in the Twentieth Century (circa 1969) by Greek-American combat athlete Jim Arvanitis. It was his vision that history would repeat itself and the essence of pankration - integrating various martial arts techniques for fierce combat competition - would come full circle and become as popular as it was in ancient Greece some 2500 years before. In 1973 he was featured on the cover of Black Belt magazine, which was the first exposure to pankration's history and its modern derivative to the global martial arts community. This book, Arvanitis' thirteenth, focuses on the ano pankration skill-set. It covers Jim's development of the tools and their tactical applications for the modern world from his continued research and analysis of ancient remnants combined with his formal studies of both Western and Asian combat systems. Numerous photographs and ancient Greek renderings supplement the informative text throughout.

Pankration

Author : Junlei Xingru Li
Publisher : Independently Published
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (234 download)

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Download or read book Pankration written by Junlei Xingru Li and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2024-04-20 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the realm of ancient martial arts, one name resounds through the corridors of time with a thunderous echo: Pankration. Embodied in its essence lies a tapestry woven with threads of courage, discipline, and unyielding prowess. As we embark on this journey of discovery, prepare to immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Pankration's history, unveiling its epochs and evolution with each step forward. At its core, Pankration represents more than just a fighting art; it epitomizes the unison of mind, body, and spirit. Originating in the hallowed grounds of ancient Greece, this ultimate combat form was nurtured in the crucible of Olympic glory, where champions etched their names into the annals of history. Step into the sandals of ancient warriors as we delve into the rigorous training regimens and intricate techniques that defined Pankration. From grappling to striking, every movement was a symphony of calculated precision and raw power, honed through relentless practice and unwavering dedication. Pankration's ascent to prominence within the Olympic arena was no mere happenstance. It stood as a testament to the philosophical ideals of Greek civilization, where the pursuit of excellence was revered as the highest virtue. In the coliseum of combat, competitors embodied the ethos of arête, striving not only for victory but for the embodiment of moral excellence. As we traverse the annals of history, we encounter legendary figures whose names echo through the ages. From the fabled exploits of Arrhichion to the unmatched prowess of Dioxippus, these heroes of Pankration exemplified the epitome of martial prowess and indomitable spirit. Yet, with the passage of time, the echoes of Pankration faded into obscurity, only to be reignited centuries later by a fervent desire to revive the ancient arts. Through meticulous study and tireless effort, modern practitioners have unearthed the buried treasures of Pankration, breathing new life into its timeless techniques. Beyond the confines of Greece, Pankration's influence transcended borders, leaving an indelible mark on martial traditions around the globe. From the sands of Egypt to the shores of Asia Minor, its legacy endured, shaping the very fabric of combat sports as we know them today. But amidst the accolades and triumphs lies a deeper narrative, one that transcends mere physicality. Pankration was not merely a contest of strength and skill; it was a crucible for the forging of character and the cultivation of virtue. Embedded within its ethos were the principles of honor, integrity, and respect, guiding warriors both on and off the battlefield. As we navigate the labyrinthine corridors of history, we confront the age-old dichotomy between myth and reality. Separating fact from fiction, we unravel the mysteries shrouding Pankration's origins, peering through the veil of legend to uncover the truth that lies beneath. From the dusty scrolls of antiquity to the hallowed halls of academia, the story of Pankration unfolds, weaving a narrative that transcends time itself. Join us on this odyssey of discovery as we unravel the epochs and evolution of ancient Greece's ultimate fighting art.

Spartans at the Gates: A Novel

Author : Noble Smith
Publisher : Macmillan
ISBN 13 : 1250025583
Total Pages : 319 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (5 download)

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Download or read book Spartans at the Gates: A Novel written by Noble Smith and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2014-06-24 with total page 319 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Peloponnesian War has begun. An army of merciless Spartan invaders have arrived at the gates of Plataea, bent on obliterating the independent city-state and its inhabitants. Plataea's oldest allies, the Athenians, are spread too thin in their own campaigns to send help. Cut off and alone, the Plataeans have dug in behind their high walls for the coming attack, while the tyrannical Spartans prepare to lay siege. On a rugged mountain road, a young Plataean warrior named Nikias rides to Athens on an urgent quest. He carries with him a bag of ill-gotten gold, hoping to raise an army of mercenaries to help defend his citadel from the Spartan assault. But in the sprawling stronghold of Athens, Nikias encounters perils that prove to be more dangerous than those he has faced on the battlefield. Noble Smith's Spartans at the Gates transports us to the dawn of one of history's most famous wars--a fight that would tear apart the great powers of ancient Greece.

Manthropology

Author : Peter McAllister
Publisher : Macmillan + ORM
ISBN 13 : 1429940840
Total Pages : 338 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (299 download)

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Download or read book Manthropology written by Peter McAllister and published by Macmillan + ORM. This book was released on 2010-10-26 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Manthropology is the first of its kind. Spanning continents and centuries, it is an in-depth look into the history and science of manliness. From speed and strength, to beauty and sex appeal, to bravado and wit, it examines how man today compares to his masculine ancestors. Peter McAllister set out to rebut the claim that man today is suffering from feminization and emasculation. He planned to use his skills as a paleoanthropologist and journalist to write a book demonstrating unequivocally that man today is a triumph---the result of a hard-fought evolutionary struggle toward greatness. As you will see, he failed. In nearly every category of manliness, modern man turned out to be not just matched, but bested, by his ancestors. Stung, McAllister embarked on a new mission. If his book couldn't be a testament to modern male achievement, he decided, it would be a record of his failures. Manthropology, then, is a globe-spanning tour of the science of masculinity. It kicks off in Ice Age France, where a biomechanical analysis demonstrates that La Ferrassie 2, a Neanderthal woman discovered in the early 1900s, would cream 2004 World Arm Wrestling Federation champion Alexey Voyevoda in an arm wrestle. Then it moves on to medieval Serbia, showing how Slavic guslar poets (who were famously able to repeat a two thousand-line verse after just one hearing) would have destroyed Curtis Jackson, aka 50 Cent, in a battle rap. Finally, it takes the reader to the steaming jungles of modern equatorial Africa, where Aka Pygmy men are such super-dads, they even grow breasts to suckle their children. Now, that's commitment. For modern man, the results of these investigations aren't always pretty. But in its look at the history of men, Manthropology is unfailingly smart, informative, surprising, and entertaining.