Ancient Olympiads bore witness to wrestlers and boxers pitting their skills against one another and, ultimately, to the training of a complete fighter who could combine both striking and grappling skills. Pankration, although the multi-disciplined concepts it teaches are familiar, remains an obscure art in North America. Organized Pankration matches are held in some parts of Europe where full-contact fighting is allowed with protective equipment used. In spite of its anonimity, it remains a versatile martial art which makes use of boxing, throwing, takedowns, and groundfighting techniques.