WELCOME TO GREECE

The world seen from the ring

An episode from the series WELCOME TO

Synopsis

Ancient Greece invented the Olympic Games as well as one of the most violent combat sports in history: pankration, where almost anything was allowed, including lethal blows. Now codified, it combines stand-up boxing and ground wrestling.

In Athens, salutes are still exchanged in ancient Greek. Pankration isn’t a vintage sport—it’s a living legacy.