Pankration

Pankration is the oldest Martial arts on record and was the most prestigious event of the Ancient Olympics. The rules were brutal and simple, all but eye gouging and biting was allowed while the referees enforced their rules with a large stick. Modern Pankration is a safe sport suitable for competitors of all ages from all styles of Martial Art. Rules emphasize technique and sportsmanship. The US Amateur Fight League provides the safest and most progressive route to prepare for real combat or professional fighting career.

Rules are progressive and consistent for each level of combat: "C" Class rules is FILA style Grappling. “B” Class rules allow Grappling combined with Limited contact strikes. “A” Class rules allow Grappling combined with Full contact strikes. Our athletes have an opportunity to compete at the Local, State, National and World Level. FILA is the International Governing Body for Pankration, Grappling and Combat Grappling and represents the sport in all Olympic matters. USA Pankration is the sole United States representative to the World Pankration Committee and FILA. Together, our goal is Pankration re-instated to the Olympic Games.