UNDERSTANDING ANCIENT COMBATIVES: HOW DID DIOXIPPUS TAKE CORAGUS DOWN?

This paper analyzes the descriptions of the takedown technique employed by Dioxippus against Coragus in their celebrated duel. Previous interpretations of the takedown technique are critiqued, and new translations of the primary sources are presented.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: G.M. Hollenback
Format: Article
Language:Afrikaans
Published: Stellenbsoch University, Department of Ancient Studies 2012-03-01
Series:Akroterion
Online Access:http://akroterion.journals.ac.za/pub/article/view/25