Knife fighting in the Park- Martin Wheeler Systema

[DeStRoTM]

This is the best systema I have ever seen. Only mine will be better :)

[demiGOdoubleD]

the ladies must love him in the sack

[Bats526]

this guy is what i like to call Beast mode

[JSWAR77]

ES INCREIBLE ESTE SUJETO ES SORPRENDENTE. QUIERO APRENDER TODAD TUS TECNICAS.

[PBRASABAT]

I had my first experience of Systema with Martin last night. I have seen it on video, but you can't say it’s like anything else, because it’s not, it is unique. And I comfortable in saying that after 6 years of Judo and 31 years of Ed Parker's American Kenpo. It is a special art no question.

[Donkyfishy]

@PBRASABAT

I like the look of systema at slow speeds (think its called softwork?) but do you find the concepts/techinques hold up to higher speeds or more aggressive intent?

[PBRASABAT]

@Donkyfishy Hi. Oh most definitively yes. Martin used the "softwork" with us but I was in no doubt he could have snapped my arm at any time he wished. When we went onto knife work everything sped up and his control and skill was as constant at the higher (but in no way his highest I am sure) speed. This is a superb martial art. The conditioning work alone is worth its weight in gold for anyone martial artist or otherwise. Martin is excellent exponent of his art.

[Donkyfishy]

@PBRASABAT

Thats good to hear, do you know if he has representives in the UK? (btw cheers for the reply)

[PBRASABAT]

@Donkyfishy I'm not 100% sure, but I will endeavoure to find out for you. You can google him and try his web site and subscribe to his newsletter.All the best

[theocp]

@Donkyfishy yeah it will hold up at high speeds... because everything is reletive; if you work slow, then the strength and force that you use must also be soft and effortless, and the goal isn't strength, so if your opponent resists your move, you have to find a different/resistless way of taking them down

[TellinTheTruth]

hes good, but he seems like its his training ession

[SelfPL]

Systema looks like a combination of elements of Aikido, Krav Maga and Russian passion for alcohol.

[akompsupport]

These look like real knifes, and they stick in the ground. Do they train with real weapons?

[StopMoColorado]

@akompsupport There are different kinds of training weapons used for diff scenarios. Vlad often trains with live bayonets and has mentioned using completely live blades in certain training situations for those who come against such things everyday (hostage rescue, personal protection, bouncer, Special Operative, etc.). I became comfortable using live blades in Silat before I came to Systema, but usually you use a metal-bladed (dull-ish) practice knife. Bayonets are great, they're plenty dull :)

[halfhausaman]

@StopMoColorado looks so strange.... does it Actually work?

[StopMoColorado]

@halfhausaman Yes

[rdayk]

Nice vid! Thanks for sharing, Martin. It is also my YouTube debut, by the way. - Rachel

[MshadowsenseoC]

as always great work!

[CNCTEMATIC]

Great video Mr Wheeler.

[FusBoxe]

Y does everyone in systema have a gut? And uber poor reflexes and reaction times

[StrengthFromAbove83]

@FusBoxe Martin Wheeler doesn't have a gut, Kevin Secours doesn't have a gut, Brad Scornavacco doesn't have a gut, Sonny Puzikas doesn't have a gut...... the list goes on and on... BUT... WHO CARES? They can still crush you. LOL... But don't take my word for it... try to spar with them....

[CNCTEMATIC]

@FusBoxe what is the purpose of your schoolkid insult? I mean, really, what are you trying to achieve? Do you think you're going to convert people away from Systema with this? No, what's really being said is "I do MA, so I am badass. And my MA is better than all other MAs. So I'm more badass that anyone who practices a different MA. Look how badass I am." It's so childish. Particularly on the keyboard