John Townsley
President

Pankration offers the dignity, respect and prestige associated with Ancient Olympic Games where it originated in 548 BC.

Master John Townsley is a pivotal figure in Pankration being accepted as a Modern Olympic event. He's been in the martial arts for 54 years and is the most successful International coach in US history.

He has trained World Champions in Karate, Kickboxing and Pankration (Mixed Martial Arts).

Together with Chuck Norris and Bruce Lee he was inducted into the Legion of Honor and awarded the title "Living Legend of the Martial Arts".

He is the director of the USA Pankration Federation which trains Navy Seals, US Marines and Team USA.

Degrees and Awards

• 9th Degree Black Belt Pankration
• 8th Degree Black Belt Karate
• 8th Degree Black Belt Ju Jitsu
• Hall of Fame
• American karate Pioneer Award
• Lifetime Achievement Award
• Living Legend of Martial Arts Award
• Official Karate Legion of Honor
  

Team USA Victories

• International Karate Championships (10)
• World Pankration Championships, Greece (3)
• The Goodwill Games, Russia, St. Petersburgh
• World Professional Kickboxing Titles (7)
• The Pan Am Championships
• IOC World Games, Turkey