Pankration is a Greek combat sport that originated in antiquity. During the ancient Olympic Games, nearly all strikes, including lethal ones, were allowed. Great Olympic champions of the time, such as Dorieus of Rhodes and Milo of Croton, left a lasting mark on history.br Recently, Pankration has been codified by the Greek government in hopes of it returning as an Olympic discipline. It is a very comprehensive sport, alternating between standing combat techniques, comparable to French boxing, and ground wrestling techniques. The fights are therefore highly varied, depending on the fighters’ tactics and strengths.br Today, Pankration still carries Hellenic traditions. For example, the salutations exchanged between the pankratiast and the instructor are still performed in Ancient Greek—a prime example of how modern Greek Pankration is linked to its ancient roots.