Arvanitis studied the techniques described/demonstrated in ancient art/manuscripts. Arvanitis compared Pankration techniques to the striking and grappling from his foundation martial arts styles (Muay Thai, Savate, Boxing, Wrestling and Judo). It was these systems Jim felt that provided the best mix that could be synchronised to flow together. Finding many similarities between ancient and modern techniques. Arvanitis melded the various techniques to try to recreate what had been lost. Taking what was useful from every style he studied and combining techniques from the ancient source. For example, the punches, mobility and footwork of boxing, the kicks, elbows, and knees of Muay Thai, the ground control positions of wrestling, and the judo submissions). He attempted to fuse his studies with the techniques he had learned into a cohesive fighting art. Arvanitis created a style which eventually became known as ‘Mu Tau Pankration’ or ’Modern-Pankration’.