Another of Arvanitis key concepts for Neo-Pankration was to keep up to date with advances in training techniques, diet and fitness. He understood that with advancements in technology, there was always the need to stay current for self-improvement and growth. The training methodology, diet, and techniques of Ancient Pankration were appropriate for a different time. Times have changed, if ancient Pankration had survived, it would arguably be a different art from what was originally practiced.