Understanding Defense – Attack. A tip from Vladimir Vasiliev The power of Systema is in natural movements. We develop the power of natural movements when we train and start to understand ourselves. Natural movements remove unwanted emotions such as aggression, pride and fear. The fighter then becomes calm and composed, he would just be doing [...]
On Form, Structure and Posture. This may be a question of semantics, but in the practice of Systema, I have noticed these terms used interchangeably, both by instructors and practitioners alike. I will share a little of my understanding of these three terms and their application to Systema, and Martial Arts in general. – [...]
Movements display not just isolated emotions, but also patterns of tension and release, of disagreements and of excitation. Mostly, I misname my movements and what they have to display. While wrestling, many responses, such as increasing heart rate and clenching of fists prepares me for an attack. On the other hand, a decrease heart rate [...]
