A common misconception about Systema is that we fight with our hands down. I’ve read vociferous tirades about this supposed “controversy,” including one using a machine to demonstrate reaction times that “proves” you should never have your hands down. All this demonstrates is you can respond faster to a non-human stimulus, the closer you start. Read More …
I have a student who helps teach law enforcement officers. He sent me this story, which gave me a good chuckle. He agreed to share it, on the condition of anonymity. “I got roped into helping with another self defense class today at work. Good fun and all. They wanted to run me thru the Read More …
Our next Quarterly Systema Workshop will be held on Saturday February 7th, 2015, beginning at 11:30 AM. The topic is: Systema Foundations — The Core Systema Principles, with an emphasis on Striking The workshop is the perfect opportunity for students new to Systema to get off to a great start, while experienced students will gain Read More …
I never had a paper route growing up, but I did once tag along on a friend’s paper route. It was everything you’d expect from a young kid laden with a bag of paper missiles biking around town in the wee hours of the morning, with no one watching him. I played lots of Read More …
Here’s a short video clip from last weekend’s Outdoor Systema Colorado Summit:
Our next Systema Colorado Summit will be outside this weekend, September 13th and 14th. WARNING: OFFENSIVE — Systema Methods of Attack will cover: Initiating Contact — how to enter without getting hit Breaking Through Opponent Defenses, including finishing someone who is “covering up.” Multiple Scenarios: 1 vs. 2, 2 vs. 1, etc. Offensive use of Read More …
Saturday’s handgun disarming seminar was great fun. Working outside is so refreshing; The day started cold and wet and we were all a bit sunburned by the afternoon. Thanks to Paul for supplying the airsofts, which helped keep everyone’s work honest. Here are some pix and a video clip of the day:
If you’re thinking of dropping in to the Gun Disarming and Weapon Retention Seminar tomorrow morning, you need to know… the seminar is NOT being held at the school. We start promptly at 10AM, on my property. When you register with Michelle (303-485-5425 if you need the phone number), she will give you the directions Read More …
Our next Systema Seminar will be a one-day workshop on Saturday May 17th, 2014. I thought of doing something different for this workshop. In the past, I have had requests to hold the seminar outdoors. Now that I have plenty of room on my own property — a couple of acres — I figure it Read More …
