This is a continuing course with exclusive rankings awarded to students. Instructor training programs are available as pankration is fast becoming one of the most popular hybrid fighting forms around the world. This class is primarily designed to teach upright fighting skills including punching, kicking, kneeing, clinching, throwing, takedowns, and standing submissions. Training consists of tool development, equipment training, and practical application of attack and defense. Belt ranks are awarded in this continuing course.
Classes are available for men, women, and children.
One must know how to attack and defend on the ground in order to survive in this case. Grappling skills play an important role in pankration's comprehensive personal weaponry. Kato classes at the Spartan Academy include offensives from the mount and guard positions, submission arm and leg locks, chokes, neck cranks, striking from the ground, and escapes and reversals from holds. Special emphasis is on proper positioning and applying leverage rather than brute strength to subdue one's opponent. Pug-Lak classes consist of standup striking attack and defense skills.