stefk79

The reason for me is to get better everyday.I always want to improve my technique.This is my only thought during my training.

pankration:''pan''(everything) and "'kratos''(power) Firstly pankration took place in ancient greek history especially at orpheus' book, in which Iason asisigned Hercules with a cup for his victory in pankration. At first it was included to Olympic games in 648b.C .There were two kinds, the ''up''' and the ''down'' .At the first kind the two rivals must have stood upright , at the second one the match was continuing to the groung. About the first one we know that it was safe and it was for training.On the other hand the second contained in the programme of the National games.Athletes didn't use to gloves and they hit with close or open hands.There was a great variety of kicks but because of the muddy surface and athletes weakness during the game they didn't kick in amazing way. The most popular kick was straight to the stomach and the kick beside the knee.Also, one other technique was to grab opponent's heel for losing his balance.Another one, was to roll up his feet round opponent's neck.This technique was the most safe for victory. Pankratio was very tough and sometimes led to death.Nowadays in Greece ,as i know there is a federation and i hope to preserve the ancients techniques to be taught in the near future.