The Russian martial art of Systema (the System) is a no-frills, no-nonsense, free-form approach to self-defence, physical fitness, and psychological health. Through Systema, learn how to control your fear by relaxing both mind and body, which is not only highly-effective in a combat environment but can help guide you in daily life. Ego and pride is left at the door, fostering an environment where
students learn about themselves through understanding each other. Includes hand-to-hand combat, defence from knives and other weapons, ground fighting, and multiple attackers. No belts. No gradings. No uniforms. Your progress is measured only against yourself. No sets of movements to learn. We train to free our bodies, allowing natural and unrestricted movement so that when an unexpected attack comes we are calm and free enough to adapt to it efficiently and without hesitation. Developing fear control and psychological health through strength building and breathing techniques. This produces a calm mind and strong (but tension-free) body, capable of great endurance, measured response, and where necessary, devastating combative effectiveness. Helpful, group based training, free from ego and pride. We all train together and help each other to learn about ourselves. Massage and health training. Systema is more about healing and personal improvement than destruction of others and victory. Learning about massage, relaxation under duress, nerve and tendon strength, and breathing techniques make us healthier and happier human beings, as well as more efficient and confident warriors.
