It is chiefly through his countless accomplishments as an athlete, author, and his consistent media presence that the sport would be re-entered into the martial arts mainstream and become extremely popular throughout the world today. Almost 30 years later, Greece would follow suit. The Hellenic Federation of Pankration Athlima was formed in Greece in 1995 to represent the restoration of the combat sport there. Other organizations would emerge throughout the world as well. It includes effective techniques for both upright and ground fighting and for single and multiple opponents.
Emphasis is on fitness, adaptability, freedom of expression, and simulated combat.
Much of this training requires special equipment or a live partner to practice the techniques with. Contact and protective gear are often worn by the participants. In this case, it represents self-mastery, the ultimate goal of this art. A fluent, free-flowing mind results in smooth, efficient combat techniques. At this level, the student has commenced to grasp the attributes of the Spartan code of discipline and integrated them into his life.