| April
19, 2007 |
Kirios Grandmaster
Jim Arvanitis is featured in the June 2007 issue of Black Belt
Magazine. It is a 7-page article entitled "The Big Three
Combat Sports of Ancient Greece" and discusses the heavy
events of boxing (pyxmachia), wrestling (pale) and pankration.
The content is taken from excerpts from kirios' new book and
contains three photo sequences of groundfighting combinations. |
| April
17, 2007 |
Kirios Grandmaster
Jim Arvanitis is nominated by the prestigious World Head of
Family Sokeship Council for "Top Leader of Greek Pankration."
The annual event, now in its 14th year, is hosted by Grandmaster
Frank E. Sanchez and attracts some of the most notable martial
artists in the world. It is being held in Orlando, FL on May
25-26. |
| April
5, 2007 |
April 4, 2007/Kirios
Grandmaster Jim Arvanitis will be featured in the June 2007
issue of Black Belt magazine. UFC MMA fighter BJ Penn appears
on the cover. The article is being advertised on its website
as follows:
Wrestling, Boxing and Pankration—Jim Arvanitis examines
the combat sports of ancient Greece and teaches three ground-fighting
combinations. |
| Mar
21, 2007 |
Kirios Grandmaster
Jim Arvanitis will be featured in the June 2007 issue of Black
Belt magazine. The article will focus on his new book (published
by Black Belt Books) and will include excerpts from its contents.
Arhigos Nick Hines and Daskalos Eric D. Hill appear in the fight
sequence photos. |
| Mar
20, 2007 |
Kirios Grandmaster
Jim Arvanitis' latest book, "GAME OF THE GODS: The Historical
Odyssey of Greek Martial Arts" continues to gain rave reviews
from readers. It is being hailed as the "ultimate guide
to pankration and ancient Greek combat methods ever written."
The book can be ordered through our product page, or on Amazon.com. |
| Feb
13, 2007 |
Kirios Grandmaster
Jim Arvanitis and daskalos Eric D. Hill are both mentioned in
a recent article appearing in a Utah newspaper chronicling the
development and phenominal growth of Mixed Martial Arts. It
can be found at www.standard.net. |
| Feb
12, 2007 |
In the March and April
2007 issues of Black Belt, a full page color ad located near
the back of the magazine features Kirios Grandmaster Jim Arvanitis'
latest book, "GAME OF THE GODS: The Historical Odyssey
of Greek Martial Arts." The 230-page monumental effort
can be purchased through their website (www.blackbeltmag.com)
or online at Amazon.com |
| Dec
15, 2006 |
Thaskalos Eric D.
Hill is coming out of competitive retirement. He is tentatively
scheduled to compete in Tampa, FL and Jacksonville, FL in the
coming months. Grandmaster Arvanitis will be in attendance. |
| Dec
11, 2006 |
Kirios' new book,
"GAME OF THE GODS: The Historical Odyssey of Greek Martial
Arts", is now available through Black Belt Books, a division
of Ohara Publications. For further information on ordering this
monumental work by the legendary Father of Modern Pankration,
refer to their website at www.blackbeltmag.com. |
| Dec
8, 2006 |
Kirios Grandmaster
Jim Arvanitis and many of his followers will be attending the
2007 Annual Academy Awards of Martial Arts hosted by Action
Martial Arts Magazine on January 5-7. Kirios will receive the
award for "Continuance of Excellence in the Preservation
as a Goodwill Ambassador to the Martial Arts." |
| Aug
20, 2006 |
Kirios Grandmaster
Arvanitis is featured in an article in the New York times entitled
"Chicken Soup for the Street Fighter." He is shown
submitting his opponent with a rear naked choke (piheo ahnin). |
| June
17, 2006 |
Kirios Grandmaster
Jim Arvanitis' net training videos, "Secrets of Pankration",
are now available in either VHS or DVD formats through Paladin
Press. They are advertised in the August 2006 issue of Black
Belt. For more information go to www.paladin-press.com |
| May
26, 2006 |
May 18/It was announced
today that Kirios Grandmaster Arvanitis will appear on the cover
of Paladin Press' July 2006 media catalog to promote his highly-anticipated
video series entitled "The Secrets of Pankration."
The DVDs/VHS tapes are due out in July. For more information
go to the Paladin Press website @ www.paladin-press.com. |
| May
24, 2006 |
Kirios Arvanitis is
nominated for the "International Excellence in Martial
Arts" award at the London International Hall of Fame in
London, England. This spectacular event is hosted by Grandmasters
Gary Wasniewski and Alan Goldberg. |
| May
22, 2006 |
Kirios Grandmaster
Arvanitis will be the recipient of the "Living Legend"
award, the highest honor to be presented at the 12th Annual
World Head of Family Sokeship Council Hall of Fame Gathering
held in Orlando, FL. The prestigious event is hosted by the
council's founder, Grandmaster Frank E. Sanchez. |
| Mar
12, 2006 |
Grandmaster Arvanitis
will be featured on the cover of the next issue of Action Martial
Arts Magazine. |
| Mar
01, 2006 |
Grandmaster Arvanitis,
master Nick Hines and daskalos Eric D. Hill completed a two
day photo shoot at the offices of Black Belt Magazine. The trip
was a complete success. Photographs from the sessions will appear
in Grandmaster Arvanitis' next book as well as a future article. |
| Jan
25, 2006 |
Kirios Grandmaster
Jim Arvanitis will appear in the March issue of Blitz magazine,
the premiere martial arts publication in Australia. Kirios continues
to be recognized throughout the world for his countless accomplishments
in restoring the legacy of his ancestors and pioneering MMA. |
| Jan
08, 2006 |
Sifu Alan Goldberg,
publisher of Action Martial Arts Magazine, announced
over the weekend that Kirios Grandmaster Jim Arvanitis will
be featured on the cover of its next issue due out in February.
The article was a collaborative writing effort of Eric D. Hill
and George Harris. |
| Jan
07, 2006 |
Grandmaster Arvanitis
was awarded Grandmaster of the Year at the annual Action Martial
Arts Hall of Fame. Nick Hines and Aris Makris received awards
for their contributions to the art of Pankration. Also in attendance
were Porter Dodge, Eric D. Hill, Richard Jacques, Mike Psaroulakis,
and Peter Pavlatos. A great time was had by all. |
| Jan
01, 2006 |
Kirios Grandmaster
Jim Arvanitis has signed an exclusive agreement with Black Belt
Communications, publishers of Black Belt magazine, to produce
his new book. It will cover the historical evolution of Greek
combat sport with an emphasis on pankration. The content will
span its development from inception as an Olympic event to its
revival in the modern era. The project will be the most definitive
work produced on the facts and myths surrounding this martial
arts legacy. Stay tuned to this website and Black Belt magazine
for updates on the book's progress. |
| Nov
18, 2005 |
Kirios Grandmaster
Jim Arvanitis continues his record-setting coverage in Black
Belt magazine by appearing in a full-page letter to the editors
in the January 2006 issue. The letter was written by arheegos
master Nick Hines, who has been Jim's follower since 1972. |
| Nov
14, 2005 |
The United Pankration
Alliance welcomes Aris Makris to our growing brotherhood of
international affiliates. Based in Canada, Mr. Makris is endorsed
as a paidotrivis in Modern Pankration. Check out his website
at 'www.pankrationcanada.com". |
| Nov
09, 2005 |
Kirios Arvanitis will
be featured on the cover of Action Martial Arts magazine in
the May 2006 issue. |
| Nov 08, 2005 |
Kirios Grandmaster Jim Arvanitis
will be attending the 5th Annual Action Martial Arts Academy
Awards event in Atlantic City on January 6-7. Several of his
pankration students and followers will also be there to support
sifu Alan Goldberg's extravaganza. |
| Sept 29, 2005 |
Jim Arvanitis appears on the cover
of the November 2005 issue of Black Belt magazine now on newsstands.
It is a 2-part article with the second installment scheduled
in the December 2005 issue. It is entitled "Pillars of
Modern Pankration." This will make three consecutive issues
of Black Belt that Mr. Arvanitis has been featured in. |
| Sept 3, 2005 |
Grandmaster Arvanitis has recently
completed a new video series with Paladin Press in Boulder,
CO. It will focus on numerous ano (standing) and kato (ground)
combat applications with emphasis on progressive chains. The
chains will include integrating strikes with finishing holds
and countering counters to grappling submissions. It is scheduled
to be released on a multi-set DVD in 2006. |
| Sept 2, 2005 |
The 1973 landmark cover story
of Grandmaster Arvanitis is reprinted in the current issue of
Black Belt magazine. |
