I have been invited to run a 2 hour knife defence workshop for Griffith University Aikido club on Tuesday night the 12th of December (next Tuesday). The cost...
I just started training with Adam. It's so great to finally have a school here. Me and some mates have been training ourselves all year from the DVDs, but now...
Hi Richard, I'm curious to know, how does the increase in carbon dioxide decrease Asthma symptoms? I would suggest to you however (and as I'm not a qualified...
Dear Richard, The two key reasons for inhaling through the nose and exhaling through the mouth during systema breathing is: 1. Inhaling through the nose...
Thanks for your response Aran. To answer your question, apparently (according to a recognised scientific principle called the Bohr effect) the ability of the...
Hi All, These are the photos from the seminar. If want to print or get copies for yourself. The photos can be downloaded individually or as an album. ...
Thanks for sharing Aaron - I will post some of these on my web site too. If anyone else has some pics can they please email them to me or post them on the web...
This is an interesting discussion. Thank you very much, this just reassures me that nose breathing is fine and actually beneficial, being an asthma sufferer...
Hey Elizabeth, when their noses are blocked up, get your kids to do a gentle exhale (through the nose) and then hold their nose (and breath) for as long as...
Hey guys, I am having a great deal of trouble squatting and keeping my heels flat. I have been stretching my calves and achilles daily which doesn't seem to...
A common issue - I too struggle with this. I asked Dave Merrell for his advice and he pointed out a common misconception: that your knees can't move. Because...
Yes - I talked to him a few months back about coming out here for a seminar. But I spoke to Kevin first - as he was who Vlad recommended for a seminar. If Alex...
Good news to hear Alex may be coming out. Had the chance to meet and train with him when I was in Canada. He took us for a couple of classes at Vlads school...
Can I ask if you are strectching your calves with the knees bent? There are two muscles in the calf (primarily) and the one that is typically shorter has to...
* Wed 20th December will be LAST CLASS for 2006! * First class for 2007: Wed 3rd January 2007! Don't forget I have 5 training knives left for sale at $35...
Hi Andrew, I'd like to order 2 Large black tshirt's, for mail out to Port Macquarie NSW 2444. Can you please advise me a total cost including postage? Also,...
Hi Brock, good to hear from you. Postage for 2 shirts will be $7 - for this amount I will send it Express Post as I get a receipt for sending it etc. So you...
Isn't there a seminar down there in the new year or something...my aiki buddies tell me? d. ... -- daniel james griffith university aikido club nathan qld...
Hmmm...not sure, but I am heading to Sydney between 11th and 18th of February and would be keen to do a workshop while I am there for anyone that is...
Hi everyone, I get a lot of requests for info regarding trianing in Sydney. Can the Sydney group please email me your contact and training details so I can...
Hi guys, Had a great time training Systema this year. The seminar was awesome...thanks again Andrew and Dave Merrell. Wishing everyone a great Christmas and...
First Thursday class won't be until 11th of January from 8:00pm. However we had our first Wed morning class today - which was awesome! Happy new year everyone...
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Lunch classes: I am looking to set up a Tuesday and/or Thursday lunch time class running from 1:00 - 1:50, either both days or just the one. It would be at the...