Foundation of the World Pankration Athlima Federation WPAF |
The Hellenic Pankration Athlima Federation recently hosted the World Pankration Athlima Congress at the Hellenic Olympic Committee's conference centre in Athens, Greece in February 2002. The congress founded the World Pankration Athlima Federation (WPAF). As well as being a focus for the sport on the World arena, this organisation will also promote the youth pankration event at the 2004 Athens Olympiad. Delegates from the international federations of 24 countries took part, including Mr. Ian Pirie from Temple Martial Arts, who was subsequently elected as the WPAF UK representative. | 
| Renzo Gracie Training Session Video |
 A little while ago, some of the folks at Carbon Echo had the privilege of watching one of the greatest "no holds barred" fighters train for one of his international matches. The fighter was Renzo Gracie and the location, his Brazilian Jujitsu Academy in midtown Manhattan. You can watch this session on internet video. Click on the "more info" button to watch. 
|  The word Pankration is a Greek word, which translated means "all powers", or "all powerful". Pankration was a sporting event in the ancient Greek Olympic games; first introduced in 648 BC. The rules of the sport were simple, no biting or eye gouging and victory was secured through knockout, submission or death.
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These are the regulations for Olympic Contest Play, as per the International Federation of Pankration Athlima. THE CONTEST AREA  The ring area is called a Palestra. The Palestra is traditionally blue in color, with all necessary marking's made in white. The integrity of the Palestra is either a wrestling or judo type mat.
The Palestra is square in shape with sides that measure 12 metres in length. The actual competition area is in the shape of a circle measuring 10 metres in diameter. The warning line from inside the ring to the outer circle (out of bounds) is one metre wide. The warning track is considered to be in play. In the middle of the Palestra is a circle 3 metres in diameter which declares the referee's and athlete's starting position. |
TOURNAMENT RULES Athletes and trainers must obey the formal dress code of Pankration. The dress code is decided upon by the International Federation of Pankration Athlima. A Pankration contest includes personal or team bouts. Fighting divisions are separated by gender, age and weight. For each contest, there is a designated referee, an observer, a secretary, a timekeeper, and a medic. Weigh-ins must be completed the day of the event, at least a half-hour before the games commence. Athletes must wear their uniform to the weigh-in. Should an athlete not make weight on his first attempt; they may try again later if time allows. All athletes must be members of the UK Federation of Pankration Athlima prior to participating in any tournament. They will show their membership card upon registration for each event.
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SCORING The match may be won by points or submission: The first athlete to score 20 points. Submission. Opponent's disqualification. Most points at the end of regulation time. First to score in sudden death. Opponent not being able to defend themselves or continue (technical knockout), or doctor's decision.
Targets to score points are as follows: The Head (no contact). Stomach. Ribs. Chest. Back (except the shoulders and spine) down to, but not below the waist. Striking the shoulders, thighs, calves and trunk area are legal targets but will not be awarded points unless used in a combination including a point target or take down.
Chokes, strangulation and smothering techniques must be vascular using the sides of the neck. At no time will the front of the throat be used as a target, pressure point, or resting place. Points are awarded for clean takedowns. One point for trips and sweeps with your opponent's feet staying below your waist level. Two points are awarded for reaps or hip throws with your opponent's feet reaching above your waist, to below your shoulders. Three points are awarded for throws with your opponent's feet going over your head.
Joint locks themselves do not score points. However, immobilizing your opponent in a position for 10 to 19 seconds scores one point, 20 seconds awards two additional points and the match is restarted on your feet. No points are awarded under a 10 count. Submitting your opponent ends the match with a 20-0 score (no matter what points were scored up until that point). Should a technical knockout occur, or your opponent cannot continue, the match will end in a 10-0 score (no matter what points were scored up until that point.) Disqualification ends the match with a 20-0 score (no matter what points were scored up until that point). Excessive warnings also score points. This will be explained in the "illegal behavior" section. The duration of the contests is as follows: women and youth divisions are set at three minutes. Men's divisions are set at five minutes. Should an overtime period become necessary, the first athlete to score a point will settle this will and be awarded the match.
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ILLEGAL BEHAVIOR
UN-SPORTSMANLIKE CONDUCT There will be no biting, eye gouging, or fish hooking of any body part. Any contact to the throat, genitals, back of the neck, or spine is forbidden. Joint striking is prohibited. Intentionally trying to wound, dismember, or bring about serious damage to your opponent is forbidden. Open hands on the face are illegal. Closed finger pushes are allowed to the head only. Strikes may never pass your opponent's head at any time. No full circle techniques to the head. All head strikes must stop short of contact. Strikes to the spinal column, brain stem, sinus, throat, genital area are forbidden. No toe locks. Bending less than three fingers is considered illegal. Skin grabbing or pinching is illegal. The following are strictly forbidden: Slamming an opponent on their neck or head. Back breaking techniques Clawing or pressing against the throat Stomping on the head when your opponent is on the ground.
Not engaging in or evading the fight is prohibited. Exiting the ring is forbidden and punishable. Pretending to be hurt is forbidden. No gauze, lubricants, or unusual protective equipment are allowed. Showing disrespect to opponents, coaches, officials, the sport, other athletes or teams, etc. is unacceptable and punishable.
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PUNISHMENTS. For each infraction: The first observation is a warning. The second gives the opponent one point. The third infraction gives the opponent two points. The fourth results in disqualification.
Any additional infractions after disqualification may result in team dismissal from the tournament. Punishments may be given for the following: Exiting the ring Dangerous technique. Not engaging or evading the fight. Arguing or showing disrespect to: an official, a coach, an opponent, another team, etc. Not protecting oneself. Striking off limit targets. Passing the head with a full circle or wild technique. Any other illegal, un-sportsman like, or disrespectful behavior.
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|  AMC's Pankration Website
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