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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, 20233 min read

Systema

Systema is a martial art and self-defense system that originated in Russia. It was developed primarily for the Russian military and...

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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

Jun 19, 20232 min read

Systema Approach to Injuries

Sustaining injuries can provide valuable opportunities for learning and personal growth. Here are some potential lessons someone can...

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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 25, 20231 min read

The Empty Cup

You must have a clear hearty and a totally open mind to receive Systema. Noble sounding words, but what does having an empty cup mean?...

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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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Emmanuel Manolakakis

Feb 26, 20232 min read

Systema Breathing

If you cannot control your breathing, life will not fair well for you. When you consider how many bodily functions are regulated...

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Emmanuel Manolakakis

Feb 18, 20231 min read

Strong Systema Strikes

Practice to deliver a strong penetrating punch or strikes. The foundational knowledge about strikes … Type of strikes - single strike,...

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Emmanuel Manolakakis

Feb 14, 20231 min read

A Grateful Connection

Hey Manny, It was so great to see you again. It had been way too long. Thanks for your continued dedication as a thoughtful teacher. As a...

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Emmanuel Manolakakis

Feb 12, 20233 min read

Systema Seminar Reflections - 2nd

I feel continually blessed to be able to train with such amazing people and instructors in my martial arts pursuits. This past weekend,...

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Emmanuel Manolakakis

Feb 10, 20232 min read

Systema Seminar Reflections

(An email from one of the participants) Hi Emmanuel, This is Eric from the seminar last weekend. First, I wanted to say again that it was...

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Emmanuel Manolakakis

Feb 2, 20232 min read

Mikhail’s Systema

I remember this workshop like it was yesterday. It was back in 2003, right around when I opened the Fight Club, and Mikhail’s words from...

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