UNDERSTANDING ANCIENT COMBATIVES: HOW DID DIOXIPPUS TAKE CORAGUS DOWN?

  • G.M. Hollenback Houston, Texas

Abstract

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.
Published
2012-03-30
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Articles