Is there a rule when you are a gladiator?

Answer 1

Yes, there were several rules and Codes of Conduct that gladiators were expected to follow in ancient Rome. They were trained to fight with specific techniques and to adhere to the wishes of the editor, or sponsor of the games, who determined the terms of the battles. Gladiators could earn their freedom through exceptional performance, and although fights were often brutal, there were instances of mercy where a defeated gladiator could be spared if they fought bravely. Overall, while the arena was a place of violence, it operated under a certain structure and set of expectations.