Double Stack | Crucifix | Back Take
Introduction to Techniques
and combatives for more than 40 years
This DVD contains a fascinating interview of the Founder conducted about 1962 during which he is questioned about aikido
Special guest appearance by professional fighter Katsunori Kikuno adds a unique perspective to this in-depth training session
Ano Pankration: Standup Tools and Tactics of All-Powers Combat Book by Jim Arvanitis Tetsuya Furukawa Double Stack | Crucifix |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