Black Belt Magazine featured the visionary Jim Arvanitis and his innovative adaptation of Pankration.
The “Karate of Ancient Greece”
The story delved into the rich historical roots of Pankration, an ancient combat sport from Greece that combined elements of wrestling and striking. Jim Arvanitis, however, was not content with mere preservation; and he sought to evolve and modernize the art.
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Issue: November 1973
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