Hi, I'm new to Systema so I'm looking for all the information I can get. I noticed that the "Russian System Guidebook" by Vladimir Vasiliev is out of print....
Hi Liam, Wish I could help you but I treasure my own copy and can't be parted from it :) It is too bad the book is out of print - it's an excellent resource...
Hi, Thanks for the note and for doing that search for me. Actually I have "Let Every Breath". I was hoping the Guidebook had more elaborated teachings on the...
Although I don't log my classes as diligently as I did when I first started, I still keep occassional notes about our training at Fighthouse. Here's a page...
Hi im johnny come lately, i was first introduced to systema, via youtube. fell in love with it, however im residing in germany (west ) and all the schools are...
hi im living in germany, Frankfurt area which is west germany, all schools for systema are in east a great distance from where i reside. I was hoping someone...
Hi, Have you tried the training partners section of Vlad's site: http://www.russianmartialart.com/main.php?page=partners If there's nobody listed nearby, try...
thanks a million Rachel, I will do that. How long have you trained, where are you located and was you treated differently being a woman in the system? Or did/...
Hi Johnny, I am a former student of Sergei Oscherejew when he lived in Berlin. I was a frequent visitor and organizer of Systema workshops with Valentin...
Hi, In response to your question, I have been training 3X a week for 3 years and 10 months. I remember the date so exactly because I pay my class tuition on...
Hello Rachel, Nice Post! Vladimir's "Let every breath" is essential in understanding how to control your body/mind properly for sure. I've been training in...
QUOTE: However a better skilled woman especially in systema can definitely overcome a poorly skilled man, that's what is so good about Systema. Here you are...
With all due respect, I applaud the zeal that both of you bring to the forum, it is a testament of both, your passion for the System ,and a credit to your self...
Okay, sure, but it's okay to wander off topic a bit and Andrew has been studying Systema for 10 years, which is longer than just about anyone I know, including...
Thanks Sean, I take no offence, however I am amused at how easily ruffled you American? women get when the someone expresses or challenges your opinion. I am...
Quote "Okay, sure, but it's okay to wander off topic a bit and Andrew has been studying Systema for 10 years, which is longer than just about anyone I know,...
Hello Andrew, Just to bring a little bit of clarity to a picture that seems to be opaqued. Yes Im American, but Im not a female. I intitally posted a question...
Thanks Sean, Overusing the testosterone line to dig at someone is definitely American. Opinions are shared, agreed or disagreed upon. I have no problem with...
I am not sure what you mean, Andrew. I was not mocking you. I was merely stating a fact. My instructors don't happen to have 10 years of experience, but you...
Quote:I am not sure what you mean, Andrew. I was not mocking you. I was merely stating a fact.Quote Ah, no Rachel you're gonna have to do better than that,...
Being fairly new to Systema myself and based in Australia I have been somewhat bemused by this thread. I have found this forum and Rachel’s willingness to...
I tried to be equitable but since this is my discussion group, I am finally moderating it. This is the first time I have done so and I regret having to do it....
You did what you had to do, Rachel. Had it been my group, I would have done the same thing. I have discontinued membership in some groups because people would...
I agree. Rachel i have been reading your forum and website for sometime now. Nothing but great information. Keep up the good work! Aaron Ellis -Brisbane,...
Thank you, Aaron, Shayne, and Charles, I appreciate your messages of support. And Sean, I am sorry your innocent question about my class experience took such...
Hello Rachel, Kudos to you. You have absolutely nothing to apologize for. From the very inception of Andrews writing I received the impression that he was...
Hi all, I dont normally post but I do read all the post here, and it sadens me to see a fine forum such as this degenerating as it has for the past couple of...
