combat fitness games

The world's first non-contact combat fitness competition

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ABOUT

FITNESS REIMAGINED FROM ANCIENT TRADITION

The PALESTRA Combat Fitness Games is a non-contact fitness competition measuring speed, power and endurance through combat-inspired functional fitness workouts. Named after the palaestra of Ancient Rome - a classical training ground for wrestling and boxing - it draws from tradition and fuses the grit of combat sports with the intensity of modern fitness.

With scalable events, global rankings, and an immersive spectator experience, PALESTRA welcomes participants of all levels. Whether competing or watching, expect raw energy, warrior spirit, and elite athleticism in one unforgettable arena.

INTRODUCING PALESTRA

RANKING

TRAIN HARD. COMPETE HARDER.

PALESTRA is designed to test physical power, speed, endurance, and mental toughness. Athletes compete in a series of non-contact workouts rooted in the heritage of martial training and modern functional performance.

Whether solo or in teams, participants are pushed to their limits in a celebration of strength and resilience. By signing up, you'll receive a personalised PALESTRA Athlete Ranking Card, allowing you to track your progress and compare your performance against others across all the events.

PALESTRA Athlete Ranking Card

FORMAT

UNLEASH YOUR INNER WARRIOR.

Athletes compete in waves with a common start time, and they follow the same sequence through the three zones, SPEED, POWER and ENDURANCE. Judges monitor every challenge to ensure consistency and fair play.

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SPEED

Testing explosive movement and rapid response time.

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POWER

Measuring strength and explosive force generation.

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ENDURANCE

Testing stamina and cardiovascular fitness.

Find out more about our previous events and register for notifications for future PALESTRA Combat Fitness Games.

Hangar One

Hangar One

Sywell Aerodrome, Northampton

5 July 2025

Event Completed
Box Park

Box Park

Croydon, South London

21 June 2025

Event Completed

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