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Emmanuel Manolakakis
Jan 282 min read
Systema 'Eyes Closed' Work
Using the term "not using your eyesight" in various situations, such as intentionally closing your eyes. Intentionally Not Using Eyesight...
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Emmanuel Manolakakis
Jan 203 min read
Biomechanics of Systema
Biomechanics studies the mechanical aspects of human movement, including analyzing the forces and motions that occur during their...
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Emmanuel Manolakakis
Jan 142 min read
A Rope is a Versatile Tool and Weapon
A rope can be a versatile tool with various practical applications, and in certain situations, it can also serve as an improvised weapon....
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Emmanuel Manolakakis
Dec 9, 20233 min read
Awareness of your Body Weight
Developing a heightened awareness of your body weight involves cultivating a sense of proprioception, which is the ability to perceive...
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Emmanuel Manolakakis
Nov 12, 20233 min read
Movement and Self-defense
The connection between movement and self-defense is fundamental and encompasses various aspects. Here are some key points that highlight...
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Emmanuel Manolakakis
Oct 28, 20233 min read
Systema Stick
A stick can be a versatile tool and weapon in a variety of situations. Its uses range from everyday utility to self-defence. Here are...
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Emmanuel Manolakakis
Oct 8, 20233 min read
Weapon Training in Systema
The concept of weapons as a tool first involves understanding that a weapon is fundamentally a tool designed for a specific purpose,...
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Emmanuel Manolakakis
Oct 1, 20233 min read
Adaptability in Systema Training
Absolutely, adaptability and open-mindedness are essential aspects of mental discipline in martial arts. Here's a deeper look at how they...
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Emmanuel Manolakakis
Sep 24, 20233 min read
Skeletal System in Martial Arts
The skeletal system plays a crucial role in martial arts, influencing a practitioner's movement, balance, power, and overall performance....
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Emmanuel Manolakakis
Sep 10, 20233 min read
Efficient Systema
Make your Systema efficient. Lets look at what efficient movement real is ... Efficient Movement Efficient movement refers to the ability...
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Emmanuel Manolakakis
Aug 6, 20232 min read
Martial Arts
Martial arts can bring numerous benefits to someone's life, both physically and mentally. Physical Fitness Martial arts training involves...
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Emmanuel Manolakakis
Jul 12, 20232 min read
Perseverance in Systema
Perseverance in Systema helps practitioners overcome challenges, setbacks, and obstacles along their training journey. Here's how I have...
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Emmanuel Manolakakis
Jun 25, 20231 min read
Training without Eyesight
Training without eyesight is one of my favour ways of working when I feel I'm anticipating too much and over thinking my movements. There...
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Emmanuel Manolakakis
May 30, 20231 min read
When Does Class Begin?
To best prepare for learning from a martial arts class you need to start 30-60 minutes before class start time. Getting you mind, body...
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Emmanuel Manolakakis
May 16, 20232 min read
Systema Randomness
One of the things I love about Systema’s training methodology is the is notion of Randomness. Moving in random patterns, exploring...
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Emmanuel Manolakakis
Mar 30, 20231 min read
Unfold Observations and Stretch ideas
To flourish and grow in a many-sided uncertain and ever changing world that surrounds us, I suggest that we have to make intuitive...
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Emmanuel Manolakakis
Mar 29, 20231 min read
Faith
Belief is common. Faith less so. Is it really enough to understand the teachings? Words are easily memorized and repeating is easily...
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Emmanuel Manolakakis
Mar 14, 20231 min read
Breath Deeper to go Deeper
Today, in most fitness programs taught around the world, deep breathing is practically ignored. This is a major mistake as, to me your...
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Emmanuel Manolakakis
Mar 13, 20231 min read
Your Psyche
Let’s talk about your ‘psyche’ and touch on some basic concepts to us to use when we are training. A starting points lets take ‘psyche’...
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Emmanuel Manolakakis
Mar 12, 20231 min read
Systema Strikes
Systema emphasizes fluidity, adaptability, and efficiency in self-defense situations. Lets have a look at delivering strikes and focus on...
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