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The articles presented here are for the education and enjoyment of the Systema community. The writers are solely responsible for the content and such content may not completely reflect the views of Russian Martial Art Systema by Vladimir Vasiliev. Any training conducted by you is at your sole risk.

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Systema and Autism

by Eric Torres Published: February 08, 2016

A few months ago, I was approached by a parent at our school with an interest for his son to learn more about Systema through private classes. The child has a diagnosis of autism, which is a neurological disorder affecting mainly social and sensory skills. To start off, the purpose of this article is to offer some of my tips and advice that I have found work well with my young student. Autism is a Spectrum Disorder ASD, which means that all ASD people experience difficulties in their behavior and social interactions at varying degrees. […]

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Spotlight on Systema Striking by Black Belt Magazine

by Published: January 14, 2016

by Floyd Burk, contributing editor December 2015 / January 2016 issue Many followers of the Western ways of self-defense know the Toronto-based company called Systema – Russian Martial Art because of its leader Vladimir Vasiliev. In an effort to spread his art of Systema, Vasiliev, who was Black Belt’s 2013 Instructor of the Year, travels the world to conduct seminars. He’s appeared in the magazine many times, as well. What most people don’t know is that Vasiliev and his organization also produce books. The latest...is STRIKES: Soul Meets Body. […]

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3 Types of Fear - 3 Ways to Breathe

by Vladimir Vasiliev Published: September 18, 2015

We can view our fears on three levels. The first one we can call Personal Fear. It is the type that develops without any physical contact. It has formed inside us as a result of a verbal threat, an aggressive scene, a potentially scary situation. We might be only partly aware of the true causes and the magnitude of that Personal Fear. It is our internal picture that may or may not be accurate. This fear comes along with a specific type of breath interruption - irregular inhale and exhale, constricted breathing, or a choking breath. […]

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Defend Disarm Control

by Vladimir Vasiliev Published: September 07, 2015

Tips from Vladimir Defend In Systema, there is no distinction between defense and attack. Any so called \"defensive\" move is also active, decisive and pre-emptive. The secret is in complete freedom of movement, very swift thinking and decision-making. There are practically no limitations, except for the moral ones. Disarm Before practicing techniques of weapons disarming, you should first learn to identify if the opponent is armed and how. Then, study how to evaluate his competence in using a weapon. Each weapon imprints behavior. Knowledge and experience can uncover that for you. […]

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The Combative Body Massage

by Vladimir Vasiliev Published: August 31, 2015

Any good massage is beneficial. The Systema combative body massage that we do in classes has its own unique and practical value. Done in a training session, it becomes an important part of overall development of the spirit and body. Combative body practices usually include: Tissue Impact Bodyweight Massage Percussive Massage Joint Tapping Visceral Pressures Compared to passively receiving treatment from a masseuse, the combative body techniques are done within the spirit of action, training and fighting arts. […]

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