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...
It's been awhile since I posted anything to this group, so I thought I'd share some of my thoughts about my ongoing training in Systema, I've been considering...
It's been awhile since my last post; thanks for sticking with this group. I will post more regularly when my full-time job starts in a few weeks—I've been...
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Hi I am new to systema (I am waiting for the book to arrive) and a student of korindo aikido for many years. I teach the new students to roll and fall and I...
Sounds like great advice, Sharon. Welcome to the group, and thanks for sharing. There is an inteview with Mikhail Ryabko in Aikido Journal. It is a fascinating...
Hi Rachel, I have read the interview on the http://russianmartialart.com web site and it was interesting concerning the bodyguard history. I serve in an...
Thank you Sharon! I am very excited to have you as a member of our group. Already you have shared much fine information with us, and I am grateful. All the...
Hi everyone, Jim King will be returning to Fighthouse for another seminar on Saturday and Sunday October 2-3, 2004 from 11:00 - 3:00 pm. If you are within...
Hi to everyone, I am a long time Korindo Aikido student and new to Systema. I am also an infantry soldier and after training with a Systema student I think I...
Hi Sharon, I have heard that the chain mail worn by Russian knights led to the fluid movements of Systema, because chain mail can only be cut by a sword if...
In Systema, how does the falling and rolling that you do apply to modern times? I have only seen little of the system ( and frankly i am intrigued), but do...
Hi Walt, As a fellow soldier you know how it feels when you have to carry a lot of weight on you and in very uncomfortable ways. It is sometimes hard to even...
Hi Walt, I'm a civilian and unfortunately I can't answer your question. I've seen Martin Wheeler, a senior Systema instructor, fall and roll with a long staff...
Just wanted to drop in and say "zdravstvuite" to folks on this forum. Thanks to Rachel for setting it up and keeping it going. I've enjoyed the posts,...
Wow, I've landed on top of many of my partners in class. They are fairly large, strong men but it can't be that much fun for them as I am not petite. However, ...
Six or seven beginners joined our class tonight, an unusually high number. The weekday kung-fu classes were cancelled, and they were all refugees from that...
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