I could watch, do and talk about Systema all day. Love it. In fact, nothing I don't love about it. Wonderful. I'm going to go before I start going on about how good it is. :D
easy to learn from and in fact when you watch it you will even wonder why you yourself did not realise what you could have done against multiple attackers
nothing is choreographed, systema trains (IMO) the reptile brain wich is pure animal response, you just react. There is no techniques in here only pure practial real self defense
Mr Vasiliev's best video so far, in my opinion. Many important elements of Systema are explained that have application for one as well as more than one opponent. The multiple attackers aspects shows the uniqueness of the system in being able to cope with this scenario. The "short work" is mind-blowingly simple and devastating.
And to top it off, delightful philosphical comments from Vasiliev are sprinkled in (my favourite being the comparison between breaking and making a plank of wood).
well there is no shame ofcourse in watching the videos, but learning not really, I think you should pay a visit to the closes Systema thingy near you. you can punch, but do you know how the systema punch works by example ;) ?
@tcorourke2007 Tell you what. If you (or anyone you know) can take a hit from Vlad without collapsing, put a video of it up and I'll give you a million bucks.
Very evasive footwork like you find in filipino arts or in aikido. Smoothe and flowing defensemovements, hitting weak targets (armpits throat, knees), strategic positioning plus two further things: a very peculiar way to relax the body into flowing motion. You might want to check ransurus channel on this. AND something they call ballistic punching. I have however not yet found one HOW-to source for that. If you find please tell me.
Understandable it may seem that way if you havent tried Systema first hand. In fact, in ANY Systema DVDs, demos or classes nothing is ever choreographed, prearranged or rehearsed. All moves are spontaneous, natural & free. This makes Systema different. Unrehearsed response IS the only way to acquire true skill & be ready for any attack. Those who studied Systema with Mikhail or myself have experienced this spontaneity. If not, you are always welcome to check out any training sessions or events
I trained at Toronto headquarters and trust me mate it is not rehearsed at all - watching Vlad work is incredible and believe me systema is a great martial art - I learnt more in 5 weeks than I learnt doing 14 years of other martial arts.
But don't take my word for it - try a class - it will be a life changing decision. Good luck to you
systema is a methology of learning and discovering.There are no techniques or katas or list of names to remember.Just major concepts and a lot of excercise and learning to relax and feel comfortable
I have done Aikido .You learn much faster in systema.
he is a master trained ten years ago with him amazing!!!
spetznas37 7 months ago
Great DVD,buy it...you will be thankful you did
NYWAORCANZ 8 months ago
wow! That guys a freakin animal!
TheBamBamBoom 9 months ago
I could watch, do and talk about Systema all day. Love it. In fact, nothing I don't love about it. Wonderful. I'm going to go before I start going on about how good it is. :D
CSPSmedia 10 months ago
great video.In fact one of his best.
easy to learn from and in fact when you watch it you will even wonder why you yourself did not realise what you could have done against multiple attackers
NewZealfighter 1 year ago
he looks so chill and nonchalant about fending off three guys lol
ianw3123 1 year ago
this may be one of his top three videos.I love this DVD
I like "in confined space"
After watching his knife fundamental DVD I was bitten by the systema bug
NewZealfighter 1 year ago
Love it
VonCrestain 1 year ago
I have this DVD
It is excellent.One of his better ones and easy to learn from
NewZealfighter 1 year ago
nothing is choreographed, systema trains (IMO) the reptile brain wich is pure animal response, you just react. There is no techniques in here only pure practial real self defense
bangermccrusher 1 year ago
Mr Vasiliev's best video so far, in my opinion. Many important elements of Systema are explained that have application for one as well as more than one opponent. The multiple attackers aspects shows the uniqueness of the system in being able to cope with this scenario. The "short work" is mind-blowingly simple and devastating.
And to top it off, delightful philosphical comments from Vasiliev are sprinkled in (my favourite being the comparison between breaking and making a plank of wood).
CNCTEMATIC 1 year ago
where can i get his videos and if so can i learn from these videos?
marez71 2 years ago
well there is no shame ofcourse in watching the videos, but learning not really, I think you should pay a visit to the closes Systema thingy near you. you can punch, but do you know how the systema punch works by example ;) ?
7Rohu7 2 years ago
Ha ha. Does anybody think that some burly thug is going to collapse because you punched him once?
tcorourke2007 2 years ago 2
Go try it. You can be the burly thug.
jrajh 2 years ago 3
@tcorourke2007 Tell you what. If you (or anyone you know) can take a hit from Vlad without collapsing, put a video of it up and I'll give you a million bucks.
CNCTEMATIC 1 year ago
I am totally amazed at this - how does he do that. I need to know else I wont be able to sleep !!
Does anyone know ?
sixboltmains 2 years ago
Very evasive footwork like you find in filipino arts or in aikido. Smoothe and flowing defensemovements, hitting weak targets (armpits throat, knees), strategic positioning plus two further things: a very peculiar way to relax the body into flowing motion. You might want to check ransurus channel on this. AND something they call ballistic punching. I have however not yet found one HOW-to source for that. If you find please tell me.
Hope that restores your sleep.
Greetings
silk
;-))
blacksilkblacksilk 2 years ago
that was very nice, 5/5
XlopenX 2 years ago
Hello Vladimir,
its always a big experience for me to see you training in systema.
I hope it is possible for me to come to Canada or to meet you at a Systema-Seminar/Event in Germany when it is near to Aachen.
Greets
noxware 2 years ago
COOL!
21435fgy37655231 2 years ago 2
It looks easy when it's choreographed!
rplende 2 years ago
Understandable it may seem that way if you havent tried Systema first hand. In fact, in ANY Systema DVDs, demos or classes nothing is ever choreographed, prearranged or rehearsed. All moves are spontaneous, natural & free. This makes Systema different. Unrehearsed response IS the only way to acquire true skill & be ready for any attack. Those who studied Systema with Mikhail or myself have experienced this spontaneity. If not, you are always welcome to check out any training sessions or events
vvasiliev 2 years ago 17
You know nothing about systema rplende maybe you should attend a class.
Washeightz 2 years ago
I trained at Toronto headquarters and trust me mate it is not rehearsed at all - watching Vlad work is incredible and believe me systema is a great martial art - I learnt more in 5 weeks than I learnt doing 14 years of other martial arts.
But don't take my word for it - try a class - it will be a life changing decision. Good luck to you
kamizarei 2 years ago 11
@kamizarei
wow long time ago you posted this.
I hope you still reply.
I know for a fact that in aikido they strive to be empty in your mind while you fight.
The last dan have to fight like nobody is "there".
In order to achieve that you have to practice for 15 years 3 a 4 times per week.
How is that going in Systema ?
Very curious.
Patrickthedutch 1 year ago
@Patrickthedutch : i got 10 yrs of, tai chi, aikido, and judo in 4 days of systema. im now 3 yrs into this.
i haven't changed my style ever since. this works for me bro so no superiority in my book
berniemac18 11 months ago
@Patrickthedutch
straight up in systema you learn much faster.
systema is a methology of learning and discovering.There are no techniques or katas or list of names to remember.Just major concepts and a lot of excercise and learning to relax and feel comfortable
I have done Aikido .You learn much faster in systema.
and it is lights years ahead of karate
Systema seem to me what aikido should have been
NYWAORCANZ 8 months ago
This is probably the best systema DVD so far...
Vasiliev amazing as always :)))
skWindwalker 2 years ago 4
Excellent! A very much needed DVD! This sort of attack is very common here in the UK 5/5
gekiryudojo 2 years ago 4
Impressive as ALWAYS! Best regards from Brazil!
erickungarelli 2 years ago 2