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Emmanuel Manolakakis
Mar 31, 20232 min read
Create the string connection
The way your fingers leave the string during your release is greatly affected by how you position them. However, the importance of the...
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Emmanuel Manolakakis
Mar 31, 20231 min read
Archery Bow Fitness
This is something of an elephant in the room. Let’s be honest, this is the simplest and most frequently ignored cause of a sloppy...
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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 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
FC 10 Ring Archery Tournament
Date: April 30th, 2023 Youth - Starting at 9:30-11:30 AM Adult - Starting at 12:30 – 2:30 PM Cost: $25.00 Pre-booking is required. Send...
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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
Mar 9, 20231 min read
Emmanuel Shoots for Gold!
Canadian National & Provincial Indoor Archery Championships 2023 The 2023 Indoor Archery Season has finally come to an end. Countless...
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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 26, 20231 min read
Recurve Archery Release
The process of releasing the bowstring is much more than merely opening the fingers. The bowstring must be allowed to leave the finger...
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Emmanuel Manolakakis
Feb 21, 20231 min read
Training at FightClub
I am your teacher, and you are studying in my school. My aim is to bring to completion, unhindered, free from compulsive behavior,...
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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 18, 20231 min read
Recurve Archery
Common Recurve Archery Mistakes Shooting too fast Instead of taking it quickly, keep your shot slow, steady, and thoughtful. Slowing down...
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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 6, 20232 min read
Toronto Archery Training Tips
Staying cool under pressure comes naturally to a few archers, but most people must learn how to handle it. Whether you compete locally or...
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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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