Human Weapon

S01E06 Pankration: The Original Martial Art

Jason and Bill travel to Athens, Greece, to explore what could be the earliest authentic martial art in history. Renowned for its association with the Spartans, this discipline dates back nearly 4,000 years and is recognized as the precursor to wrestling, boxing, grappling, and kickboxing. By the conclusion of their adventure, one of the two friends will have the opportunity to compete against a six-time national Pankration champion.