Jim King's seminar at Fighthouse, October 2-3, 2004 Saturday (Day One) The theme of this two-day seminar was "Fundamental Principles of the Russian System and...
(continued from previous post) Sunday (Day Two) Day Two began with one of the more unusual exercises I've done in training. Jim had us assemble into groups of...
Hi, Here are some pages from my training journal about knife attacks. Part one is a description of incidents in New York City involving knives being shown,...
Hello, Here are my notes from Martin Wheeler's seminars at Fighthouse last weekend. Thanks to all the participants, to Martin, Edgar, and Peggy for hosting...
Hi, The first two days, the seminars on Saturday and Sunday, were described in my earlier post, "notes from Martin Wheeler's NYC Seminar December 11 and 12."...
Our last class before Christmas was very small, only 3 of us showed up. Denis asked us what we wanted to do. He usually gives us a choice but has a general...
Good day to all, I am a student of the Japanese martial arts and especially of the sword based arts of Korindo Aikido and jujitsu. I feel that you are denied a...
Sharon, I too came from a Japanese budo background, Bujinkan Taijutsu and Shinto Muso ryu Jo. I'd have to *strongly* disagree with your assumption, however....
Hello, Since we have two members who have studied sword arts, what would you say is the best way for a novice to begin such a study? We were not aiming for...
That's somewhat of a tough idea. The primary school of thought for me was Kukishin ryu Happo Bikenjutsu. The type of training involved was something that...
Hi, Sharon! Are you saying that sword work(or wearpons work in general) in Systema should be approached differently than "empty hand" work? My understanding...
Thank you for your input in this matter. I have reread my post and though it seems clear to me, I failed to be understood so with your permission I will try...
Sharon, I understand where you're point of view comes from. Details that you are seeking are addressed when handling blades in Systema. The approach in...
I have seen video clips of RMA exponents using sabres in their training. Seemed very intense but the training partners seemed relaxed and fluid (a trait am...
Interesting posts, everyone. I am just delighted that my journal has sparked some interaction on this forum. I would venture one of the most valuable ways we...
During a recent class in which we practiced knife disarms, we spent the last half-hour or so using improvised weapons. The scenarios of this class were loosely...
Good day to all, I am always changing and modifying my home workouts. I have an evolution log of many weeks and changes due to what I experience and learn from...
I have to admit that I do absolutely nothing on days when I don't have Systema class. Weather permitting, I'll ride my bicycle for an hour or so, and stop in...
Hello, I posted this to the Systema forum at http://www.russianmartialart.com/forum, but I thought I'd cross-post it here as well. It is a list of exercises in...
Book review for: Russian style of hand-to-hand combat by Alexander Retuinskih This book is the first of a series meant to educate in the way of ROSS and as...
Interesting analysis, Sharon. I think I've heard of this book before. When I read about the floating center of gravity in the Russian System Guidebook, I ...
Martin Wheeler's March 12th and 13th seminar on ground-fighting was fantastic! I think I speak for all attendees when I say that we learned a great deal and...
Hello, I'm certainly no expert on Russian military history, but I've never heard of Sokoli Stalina being a style of martial art. I thought it was the name...
Hello, Here is Part Two of my journal notes from Martin Wheeler's groundwork seminar at Fighthouse on March 12 and 13th. I hope you enjoy it. Thanks again to...
Hi, A friend of mine is writing an article about women and Systema. She e- mailed me three questions: 1) Why did you start Systema? 2) Have your reasons for...
This entry is from early March, when Martin Wheeler came for a 2-day seminar at Fighthouse, and taught a few classes in the week that followed. I was a little...
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