Well, I am jelous. My trainer does not know any of that. I've been going there for a month and it is insane what he is doing. . I am done with systema due to a...
Well, don't give up on Systema, just that particular trainer. I wouldn't continue training with a teacher who is inflicting pain beyond what is reasonable for...
Denis "the Menace," a Russian Systema teacher visiting NYC from Arizona, was our guest instructor on Wednesday night. Edgar told us Denis had many years of...
the difference is between the terms: soft systema and hard systema and %-wise what is the application of each during a fight and what does it depend on? In...
Hi Mike, I'm afraid I let you down as a moderator. I could not find any information about the questions you asked. My only suggestion would be to post the same...
Saturday Martin Wheeler Seminar This is a review of the Martin Wheeler seminar on February 14th at Fighthouse. Martin Wheeler was our first Systema teacher; my...
Hi, I have some information on hard/soft Systema from a certified Systema teacher: "In real Systema -- there is no such ratio. It is 'whatever is necessary' to...
Hi all, In case anyone was looking for it, I deleted the post about the free online martial arts magazine, and instead I added it as a link in our Links...
Hi, Just in case anyone is missing my semi-regular posts. I keep my training logs in a diary, I hand-write them all, then type them up. Lately I've been a bit...
My logs for class # 19-22 are handwritten in my journal, but I haven't typed them up. It was approximately my 23rd lesson, so I decided to maintain the...
I missed the warm-ups because I was a little late, coming straight from work, it took me longer to change. I heard Edgar leading the class through breathing...
The day classes have a nice relaxed vibe; Edgar waited for me to change before beginning our usual four warm-ups, 30 sets of each of the 4. Then we gave each...
This was our makeup class for Saturday, when Edgar will be in Chicago at a seminar with Vladimir Vasiliev. We are all looking forward to his sharing what he's...
I have a confession to make: not all of my Systema classes have been enjoyable learning experiences. Nearly all of them have been, but there are a couple of...
Hello Rachel, I read the training log -- I found that it was a very open recounting of real concerns you have with confidence and shyness -- issues that have...
Hi Rob, Thank you for your comment; that was a nice suprise as I didn't realize you subscribed to my Yahoo group (I thought you just looked around one day when...
I haven't posted #28-30, but since they exist as handwritten logs, I'll maintain the chronology. As usual the day class was small, just three of us and our...
I haven't posted #31-32, but since they exist as handwritten logs, I'll maintain the chronology. The day classes are usually small, but today we started with...
After our usual sets of pushups, leg-lifts, situps, and squats (30 of each, the last ten without breathing), Edgar had us do what he calls "friendly"...
If you are curious, taking a trial class is the best way to experience Systema. Words on a screen, even videos, can never capture it, because Systema is about...
Zdratsvyutye -- simpatichnia y krasevia dyvuska y durk! (Greetings - 'special and beautiful woman and friend') Rachel -- I read the log entry that this message...
Training Diary #31 Wednesday, Guest Instructor We warmed up as usual, with breathing and conditioning exercises. Then we practiced moving around on the floor...
I wanted to share this experience with the group, in case anyone else can be helped by it. It's kind of long, you may want to save for when you have some time...
This is a review of the Jim King's April 17th seminar at Fighthouse in New York City. I am not sure if I recall all that we learned with great accuracy; please...
Because there are so many more handwritten than typed logs, I can no longer keep the chronology. They will just be numbered as they appear. I'm reaching the...
While I was bemoaning the close-mindedness of two of our male friends, my friend Elionne said to me, "Why are you surprised? Nothing is shocking. Think of what...
If you've been following my logs, you no doubt have picked up on the fact that sometimes I have difficulty in Systema class. For me, Systema isn't a series of...
It's been awhile since my last post; training has been a little difficult for me at times, but lately I've been enjoying class again, and I am remembering how...
A new DVD by Vladimir Vasiliev has just been released, "Defense in Confined Space": "For the first time ever, Vladimir explains and demonstrates the lightning...
Notes from June 2004 NYC Systema Seminars Below are my notes from the June 2004 seminars at Fighthouse: Jim King, Martin Wheeler, and Vladimir Vasiliev. Before...
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