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Roman Martial Arts?
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In other words, the Romans would have loved modern day Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) such as the UFC and PRIDE. Many MMA pundits claim that its true roots go back to Pankration. In fact, the Japanese Pacrase Association derives its name from the Greek Pankration.

From what I've been able to find, Pankration came from the words "Pan" and "Kratos" meaning "all power." I haven't been able to find much about the specifics of it, though. If anyone knows any good books or websites that cover Pankration in detail, I'd appreciate it.

And John, I agree with your assumption that the Romans probably viewed the former generations of Greeks, such as Leonidas and the Spartans at Thermopolye, with respect; but viewed their "modern" Greeks with contempt as being unmasculine.
Titus Artorius Justus
aka: James M. Mace
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"Soldier of Rome: The Legionary"
"Soldier of Rome: The Sacrovir Revolt"
"Soldier of Rome: Heir to Rebellion"

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Roman Martial Arts? - by DARTHICUS - 08-19-2007, 02:47 AM
Re: Roman Martial Arts? - by Palaemon - 09-10-2007, 12:27 PM
Re: Roman Martial Arts? - by Lanista - 11-12-2007, 08:39 AM
Re: Roman Martial Arts? - by Tarbicus - 11-12-2007, 09:26 AM
Re: Roman Martial Arts? - by Lanista - 11-12-2007, 01:29 PM
Re: Roman Martial Arts? - by Tarbicus - 11-12-2007, 02:03 PM
Re: Roman Martial Arts? - by Lanista - 11-27-2007, 11:29 AM
Re: Roman Martial Arts? - by Tarbicus - 11-27-2007, 02:59 PM
Re: Roman Martial Arts? - by Lanista - 11-27-2007, 03:37 PM
Re: Roman Martial Arts? - by Tarbicus - 11-27-2007, 10:35 PM
Re: Roman Martial Arts? - by A_Volpe - 11-28-2007, 01:53 AM
Re: Roman Martial Arts? - by Lanista - 11-28-2007, 11:42 AM
Re: Roman Martial Arts? - by Lanista - 11-28-2007, 11:47 AM
Re: Roman Martial Arts? - by Tarbicus - 11-28-2007, 11:51 AM
Re: Roman Martial Arts? - by john m roberts - 11-28-2007, 05:04 PM
Re: Roman Martial Arts? - by Artorius13 - 12-19-2007, 02:17 PM
Re: Roman Martial Arts? - by Conal - 12-20-2007, 10:21 AM
Re: Roman Martial Arts? - by Alexander Polemos - 12-23-2007, 04:13 AM
Re: Roman Martial Arts? - by Gaius Julius Caesar - 12-23-2007, 10:38 AM
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Re: Roman Martial Arts? - by Artorius13 - 12-28-2007, 02:34 AM
Re: Roman Martial Arts? - by Anonymous Hoplite - 05-30-2008, 09:53 AM
Re: Roman Martial Arts? - by Anonymous Hoplite - 05-30-2008, 10:13 AM
Re: Roman Martial Arts? - by Conal - 05-30-2008, 04:50 PM
Re: Roman Martial Arts? - by Anonymous Hoplite - 05-31-2008, 12:15 AM
Re: Roman Martial Arts? - by Conal - 06-12-2008, 09:22 AM
Re: Roman Martial Arts? - by Anonymous Hoplite - 06-12-2008, 09:38 AM
Re: Roman Martial Arts? - by Conal - 06-12-2008, 12:54 PM
Re: Roman Martial Arts? - by john m roberts - 06-12-2008, 05:15 PM
Re: Roman Martial Arts? - by bnd - 07-05-2008, 04:31 PM
Re: Roman Martial Arts? - by shalley - 07-15-2008, 06:36 AM
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