Fundamentals of Knife Disarming (downloadable) by Systema Master Vladimir Vasiliev

Unarmed against the blade... be sure to prevail!

A top combat expert shows everything you need to know for cutting-edge self-defense.

Vladimir Vasiliev, a 10-year veteran of an elite Russian Special Operations Unit, reveals the ancient secrets of SYSTEMA. Benefit from the battle-proven skills of the professional close-quarter knife fighters.

Critics say this phenomenal instructor has written a new page in the history of martial arts.

Why such praise?

No patterns to practice Instinctive moves are the most devastating, so SYSTEMA develops your body’s natural capacity to defend itself in any situation. Vasiliev uncovers complete defense - from all positions, directions and types of knife strikes, slashes, grips and levels of body contact. Learn to overcome knife attacks even without the use of your arms and legs These are military moves that work, the real ones, subtle, quick, direct and deadly. Vasiliev then takes you far beyond technique by revealing movements that are the key to instant personal mastery You must conquer not just a sharp blade, but even greater threats: your own stiffness, vulnerability and fear Vasiliev’s unparalleled energy, power and skill are so inspiring that you absorb the moves just by watching the film. Ideal for beginners, indispensable for pros!

Also available in DVD format

1 hr. 8 min.

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I hope this is of use to you,

Justin Ho
Principal Instructor
Systema Sydney Russian Martial Art
www.systemasydney.com

Are you really training? by Systema Master Vladimir Vasiliev

Have you ever noticed this about yourself?

Your partner does an unfair move towards you, for example, he responds to your light strike with a hard and painful one. And then you get angry.

Or your partner is a bit arrogant or slow to learn, and you get irritated.

Then again, your moves work very well, and it makes you proud of yourself.

Or someone praises you and vanity starts to creep in.

I see this happening every class. In this case, your real training time might be only a few minutes out of the entire session.

Technique is relatively easy to learn; you can break it down into parts and grasp it. It is specific and with some practice - you have got it. The focus of Systema is different - you need to understand yourself. What does that mean? Watch constantly what is it that interferes with your calm, objective and continuous movement.

Uncontrolled emotions are detrimental to effective work. These feelings come in a subtle way and unnoticeably begin to dominate and eat away at your strength. We must be vigilant. Step one is to be aware of these weaknesses; step two is to try to overcome them through breathing, understanding, changing the attitudes and the movements. Then we gain true strength and skill.

At that point where you feel angry, annoyed, resentful or self-important - you are not longer perfecting your movement or breathing or doing other tasks, instead you are dealing with a petty conflict. If you succumb to your emotions you can be easily controlled and manipulated. While taken by emotions, you can no longer have clear judgment and swift decision making - and that is destructive for your training and for your life.

I recommend, throughout the entire class for you to try and identify what are your limitations that prevent good work. Whether you are learning or teaching, always observe your emotional condition. As soon as your emotions are unstable - you are not really working any more.

When we come to class - we come to train, that is the foundation. You might be disappointed in yourself or something in class could be disagreeable. No matter what happens in a session, it should all serve its useful purpose.

The work of recognizing and facing our pride and weakness is much more difficult than polishing techniques, but it is much more profound. As we know, memorized techniques often let you down in real unrehearsed confrontations, for example, if your arm is broken or if you are in a confined space. Whereas, if you can control your emotions and study movement, you will be capable of solving any problem in a multitude of ways. I know from experience that such work is extremely rewarding, it creates true skill and allows us to survive and succeed.


About the Author: Born in Russia, Vladimir received intense training from the top Special Operations Units instructors and is the top student of Mikhail Ryabko. Vladimir's work spans across 10 years of extensive service with the Special Operations Unit. He also served as trainer for elite units, SWAT teams, and bodyguards. Vladimir moved to Canada, and in 1993 founded the first school of Russian Martial Art outside Russia - Systema Headquarters. He has since personally trained and certified well over 300 qualified Russian Martial Art instructors and schools worldwide, and has provided an Award-Winning instructional film collection.



Thanks again for your guidance Vladimir,

Justin Ho
Principal Instructor
Systema Sydney Russian Martial Art
www.systemasydney.com

Multiple Attackers (downloadable) by Systema Master Vladimir Vasiliev

Surrounded. Confronted with multiple attackers. You need to be ready physically and psychologically. 

• Vladimir Vasiliev prepares you with dynamic drill sets: 
• Four-opponent warm up, stretch, body control and redirection 
• Find psychological restrictions in yourself and your partners 
• Escape from the holds of 4 attackers standing and on the ground 
• Use of one opponent to escape and control others Push and strike against attackers on the move 
• Work unarmed against 2 knife-wielding attackers 
• Face the challenge of knife attacks when every person in the crowd is armed 

Enjoy the demos, study the drills, capture the knowledge and learn to prevail. 44 min. 

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I hope you enjoy it,

Justin Ho

Principal Instructor

Systema Sydney Russian Martial Art

www.systemasydney.com

Systema Manual by Major Komarov

Practical and Fundamental Training Guide

Major Konstantin Komarov is a PhD in Combat Psychology, a commander and pedagogue to military professionals, a highly experienced bodyguard, a mentor to troubled youth and a trainer to numerous Systema practitioners around the world. Konstantin is one of the most knowledgeable and thorough instructors of our time.

In this book, Major Komarov skillfully presents each key Systema concept through: - Clear explanations - Step-by-step practice programs - Remarkable personal life chronicles

Superbly informative and captivating, a true Systema operators manual.

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Table of Contents 

Introduction
Chapter 1
Unique Features of Systema. Methodology for Studying Systema:
Basic Level 1-3
• What is Systema and what separates it from many other martial arts and sports?
• What are the criteria by which one can tell if someone is learning/using Systema?
• How and in what order is it preferable to learn Systema?
• The basic stage of learning Systema
Step 1: Breathing
Step 2: Positions on the ground
Step 3: Sitting positions
Step 4: Standing positions
Step 5: Walking
Step 6: Walking in difficult conditions
Step 7: Moving
Step 8: Dynamic work
• grappling
• strikes
• legwork
• working with objects (weapons)
Step 9: Tactical work
• attack122
• defense
• team work
• free work
Recommendations
Chapter 2 Psychological Systema work
• What I mean by "psyche"
• How the psyche works
• Options for developing the psyche
• Systema methods of psychological work
• Breathing basics for working with the psyche
• Learning to work with attention and body sensitivity
• Learning the basis of psychological training
• Detecting stress of the psyche and addressing it in its early stage
• Studying fear
• The inner "state" and continuity
• Working with peaks of agitation in the psyche and emotions
• Conclusions and recommendations
Chapter 3 Fundamental Systema skills
• Systema knowledge, abilities, and skills
• Basic Systema skills, their importance, and role in the training methodology
• How to develop Systema skills
Chapter 4 Building and strengthening the body
• What is a well-developed body?
• Speed, strength, stamina, flexibility, and agility: important qualities of a well-developed body
• Strengthening our body systems, which ones, and how
• Systema for kids
Chapter 5 Perfecting Systema skills
• The stage of perfecting Systema skills
• Mistakes in learning Systema
• The sequence for correcting mistakes
Conclusion
• How to master Systema
• How to work with instructional video content
• How to train without a partner
• Final words

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I thoroughly recommend you get your gads on a copy of this amazing book. It will completely change how you look at, and how you train or teach Systema!!!!!

Justin Ho

Principal Instructor

Systema Sydney Russian Martial Art

www.systemasydney.com

Dynamic Joint Breaks (downloadable) by Vladimir Vasiliev

Fierce attack... Split-second of instant destruction... Dynamic Joint Breaks..!

Vladimir Vasiliev of the Russian Special Operations Unit, renowned co-founder of SYSTEMA Russian Martial Art, reveals the professional methods of Dynamic Joint and Limb Destruction.

These proven tactics emerge from no-second-chance life and death encounters. Impacting both upper and lower limbs... always done on the move... Calm, subtle, precise, they permanently eliminate your opponent's desire and capacity to do any harm.

With step-by-step instruction and real time demonstrations, this film is so easy to follow, learn and even teach to others!

Vasiliev uncovers the three training elements you need to gain control and prevail. He presents a limitless variety of impeccable techniques along with smooth and effortless movements. See how he utilizes only his body position and intelligent force while his opponents fall broken in body and spirit.

Learn what it takes to create advantage when there are no conventional options left.

Own the hidden power taught in Dynamic Joint Breaks!

1 hour 20 min.

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Enjoy,

Justin Ho
Principal Instructor
Systema Sydney Russian Martial Art
www.systemasydney.com

How Many Punches? by Systema Master Vladimir Vasiliev

Students often ask me how can you see what the attacker is planning to do in a fight. How many punches is he about to throw? How aggressive will he be? And how can one prepare?

Here is an exercise by Mikhail Ryabko that I really like.

Two partners stand across from each other, at least 5 meters apart (15-20 feet) Both approach and without stopping deliver one punch to each other The punches can be to the chest, stomach, sides or arms (apply pushes only if it is to the face area) Return to the original positions and come at each other now with two punches each Next, approach and exchange 3 punches each, then 4, 5, etc. As many as you like, but make sure the punches are solid and precise without damage

It is important to keep moving, walk around each other if needed during punches, do not pause or stop This exercise is an excellent preparation for fighting. It allows you to see how different are your partners' movements, choice of distance and mind-set when he is planning to deliver 1 punch as opposed to 2, 5, 10 or more. In this drill, you are the attacker as well as the recipient. You are able to observe how you move, how you choose the distance and analyze your own determination and thinking.

You can examine and test in action both sides of the confrontation, physically and psychologically. This develops awareness, the skill of simultaneously taking and delivering attacks, and builds strong spirit.

About the Author: Born in Russia, Vladimir received intense training from the top Special Operations Units instructors and is the top student of Mikhail Ryabko. Vladimir's work spans across 10 years of extensive service with the Special Operations Unit. He also served as trainer for elite units, SWAT teams, and bodyguards. Vladimir moved to Canada, and in 1993 founded the first school of Russian Martial Art outside Russia - Systema Headquarters. He has since personally trained and certified well over 300 qualified Russian Martial Art instructors and schools worldwide, and has provided an Award-Winning instructional film collection.



Thanks again Vlad,

Justin Ho
Principal Instructor
Systema Sydney Russian Martial Art
www.systemasydney.com

Interview with MMA Fighter and Systema Student

This is a great review from an MMA Fighter and Systema Student named Petro Sonos Petrakis. He provides a unique and very educational perspective on Systema.




Thankyou Petros,

Justin Ho
Principal Instructor
Systema Sydney Russian Martial Art
www.systemasydney.com

Break Through Tension by Systema Master Vladimir Vasiliev

We all know that breathing is our best tool to eliminate tension. We have done numerous great drills at Systema classes and seminars. Many of these exercises are outlined in the book Let Every Breath and DVD on Systema Breathing: http://www.russianmartialart.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=23&products_id=88

I would like to share a very useful drill with you. Mikhail Ryabko and I recently used this drill during our training sessions in Moscow.
You will enjoy it, as it gives you AN ACCELERATED WAY to clean out your tension.

- Begin by lying on your back relaxed, and exhale.
- Inhale smoothly and fully.
- Hold your breath on the full inhale as long as you possibly can.
- While you are holding the breath, relax each level of your body
- back of the head, neck, shoulders, solar plexus, abdominal area, hips, and legs. Also, check through the areas of tension your may have in your body related to your previous injuries or diseases and try to relax them.
- When you can not hold your breath any longer, begin to do "Burst Breathing" (as described in detail in Let Every Breath on page 69) in a dynamic and intense way, gradually slowing down until you restore your breathing and heart rate down to the normal resting level. Your will know that your tension has reduced and you have restored yourself when you achieve a natural and free inhale and exhale.

- Take one full breath, and then exhale completely. Now hold your breath as long as you possibly can on the exhale. Repeat the same sequence of removing tension and Burst Breathing restoration.

This Break Through Tension drill allows you to achieve two results:
- find and work though your areas of tension
- learn to restore yourself from stress and sharp physical strain without any compromise of functioning

This drill is an excellent preparation tool for striking, wrestling and any physical activity that involves holding your breath.

A WORD OF CAUTION TO NEW PRACTITIONERS, this exercise may bring an unwanted result of over-exciting your nervous system. However, once you have practiced some fundamentals breathing drills (as described in detail in the Core Work chapters of Let Every Breath pages 59 through 84), you will be comfortable and safe with the above described breathing exercise.

About the Author:
Born in Russia, Vladimir received intense training from the top Special Operations Units instructors and is the top student of Mikhail Ryabko. Vladimir's work spans across 10 years of extensive service with the Special Operations Unit. He also served as trainer for elite units, SWAT teams, and bodyguards. Vladimir moved to Canada, and in 1993 founded the first school of Russian Martial Art outside Russia - Systema Headquarters. He has since personally trained and certified well over 300 qualified Russian Martial Art instructors and schools worldwide, and has provided an Award-Winning instructional film collection.





Thankyou for your guidance Vladimir,


Justin Ho
Principal Instructor
Systema Sydney Russian Martial Art
www.systemasydney.com

Systema Breathing DVD by Vladimir Vasiliev

Learn the secrets of the Russian Breath Masters through the comprehensive course of breath training drills. Easy movements, exceptional breathing tactics and truly profound underlying principles create an ideal exercise progression.

If you are an athlete - SYSTEMA BREATHING is your ultimate tool to vastly advance performance! If you are seeking to enhance your life - this is your best way to uncover the infinite new reserves of energy, power, health, and happiness.

SYSTEMA BREATHING is specifically filmed to supplement the book LET EVERY BREATH... as well as Systema training sessions and seminars.

Available in English and French.

1 hour 10 min.

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Available for purchase at Systema Headquarters online store:

http://www.russianmartialart.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=22&products_id=86#.Ux_4xChi_jQ

Enjoy,


Justin Ho
Principal Instructor
Systema Sydney Russian Martial Art
www.systemasydney.com