Russian Martial Art Systema - Martin Wheeler

[kahakiwitube]

Martin is the man! Can't wait to see him when he comes to NZ next month.

[MLMGlobalTakeover]

This is the only other place I've ever seen than a very, very weird school that had people that can hit like this - people who have never experienced this don't understand what they're seeing - the moves aren't slow, and those hits that don't look like they should hurt, hurt way more than you could possibly think unless you had someone do it to you. Again, blown away, for the few who really understand what you're seeing and how rare it is, you know what I mean, and it's very, very cool.

[Attilahollo9]

Learning this kind of flow must be very difficult. How much year does it take to make it to a good level?

[thunderpunch79]

I had the pleasure of having my ass handed to me by Martin many moons ago in Louisville, Kentucky. But he was really nice about kicking my ass.

[MisterBongoMan11]

Wow Martin your free flow is very niceee!!

[RevJonnyFHaight]

I love watching you. When people ask me what Systema is I send them to your vids. Vlads seem to just confuse them.

[Richard310795]

ESAM ..

Yo soy de esam estuvimos en el seminario de guanajuato 2010 estuvo Martin Wheeler !!

[ichtioz]

nice logic pro samples :)

[REGGIESILK]

Be like water my freind...

[PBRASABAT]

I attended Martins seminar in Torquay last night. Haven’t seen him since he was a brown belt in Kenpo, but he hasn’t changed a bit. He is still one of the nicest, unassuming people I have been fortunate to have known in my life. Superb person, and a superb martial artist. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[franckbenand]

great work

he seems to be a good instructor

[childofreletivity]

its very similer to aikido and Krav maga i havent seen much of this martial art before but i know the KGB used it and it seems incredibly affective and the blending properties are great i cant imagine the use it must have been to the KGB

[44rumblefish]

I've been doing martial arts since I was 8. I'm now 44. Systema is amazing to me. Great work.

[stagesystema]

Very nice video.

Soft Work and contiuous flow, hits just at perfect mouvement!

That's how i like the Systema!

[divljizver]

I'm expecting Martin's Seminars in London in august and Paris in november!

[pangolin9]

We live in glory days my friends. So much is open from the taking. There was a time when Indonesia was very friendly with Soviet advisors. Supposed psychic methods seen used in systema we also find in systems like Hongp Dremo and Yellow Bamboo in Java. One thing to remember! Strong faith in higher power. And to remain calm. If your in a high emotional state ones mind can be carried away. If you are good hearted/righteous. Fear not! Take the first step and you shall be met on the tenth.

[akilhamo]

Nicely done

[stab987]

Very very nice work.

[KENPOCHOPPER]

Hi Martin, Looking good as always.

If you ever have a chance to visit Fl. I'd like to have you run a workshop at my studio.

I always enjoy working with you and Kenpo/Systema.

Steve

[swanmix10]

i have been doing systema for 2 years now and these guys can move very quickly. its not about them kicking your ass. its about learing the movements.

[sewagedweller]

how old is this style ?

[XIPM3]

in modern form its very recent, however it traces its roots back to 10th century ad.

[sewagedweller]

funny , i lived in russia for 10 years and never heard of it .

[XIPM3]

most russians havent, it was a classified military secret for a while up until 20 or so years ago.

[MAfanatic]

I know many Russian millitary folks and some fought in Afganistan. None have heard of Systema. Most have combat sambo, boxing, and Judo experience. Systema was taught to a few units here and there.

[XIPM3]

yep.

[SuperAlmaz1]

You are right - today not so many guys in Russia are involved with it. So happened that Systema, is more known outside of Russia than inside. The problem was caused by Bolshevism - there was a killing of all potentially dangerous people for the new power. And this situation repeated itself right after the Second World War termination. Therefore the given disciplines are known only by few military experts, now.

[carbonlaminate]

@SuperAlmaz1 Stalin, in his paranoia, killed thousands of Russian soldiers. Nonetheless, I guess some form of systema has survived to present times-- it is certainly taught to some? all? Spetznaz.

[SuperAlmaz1]

@carbonlaminate

This is all true. Systema exists till alive its last carrier.

Russia is a big country and because of it not happend to destroy all of known with Systema. That's why there is a possibility of studing that old Knowledge now.

[ThePlannedEscape]

That is because it is only taught to Russian Spetsnaz. Or special forces.

[BerserkerVikingRUS]

do you like russia

[MAfanatic]

Was systema ever tested in a fast knife competition (using fake knives of course) similar to penkak silat and escrima competitions? It would be interesting to see it move in fast motion.  I do love the concept.

[MshadowsenseoC]

there is a dvd were mikhail ryabko trains with a real knife so you could try to look that up

[sethquimby]

All the time. And some people outside of seminars have been known to use real knives. the training always starts slow. it gets fast at the seminars, but if you see it on video, you won't see anything at all.

[XIPM3]

it was tested in warfare- in afghanistan, chechnya and others.

[MAfanatic]

Russia didn't do too well in Afghanistan and it didn't have much success in Chechnya. I also don't think Russian millitary used hand to hand in those conflicts. But this Martin guy is smooth.

[XIPM3]

there were more then a few instances where Russian soldiers were engaged in hand to hand combat with Mujahideen. By the way- Russia has been very sucessfull in Chechnya- it still belongs to Russia!

[MAfanatic]

This has nothing to do with Systema. I'm sure now and then Russians got into H2H combat. Thats part of war. But these days, wars are not won and lost in a Hand to Hand battle. We're not in feudal Japan. I'm also sure that most Russian soldiers do not practice Systema. If are some, it is a select few.

[XIPM3]

yes- but systema is not just hand to hand combat- systema incorporates every facet of combat- from defensive driving, firearm tactics, ambush, camoflage, moving silently, etc.- these things are all taught in Russian military systema. but what you said is correct.

[MAfanatic]

I'm not anti Systema at all. I don't believe in psychic fighting. Yes. I don't. I also know there are far more quacks than legit instructors (I have met a few). But Vlad is for real. I loved his videos. I also think a lot has to do with the individual's natural abilities. If that's you in the video, you don't move like most other systema students. Vlad doesnt move like most Systema students. Your body reacts different to attack. Genetics and natural skills are important in this art.

[XIPM3]

no- i am not in this video.

[NARTUH07]

Nice job! Systema the best!!!

[MAfanatic]

it seems like whenver I see these demos of systema, it is always in super slow motions

[dane991]

cuz slow work is best for learning

and this are drills this is not systema in systema fight is max 5 sec

[bangermccrusher]

how this work in a real fight? it does work very very well

[Rusophilo]

Well, the real fight is VERY different.

Generally it takes only a few movements and seconds to do something, is VERY FAST and explosive, please ask to certified instructors or go to one event and ask about this topic, Good Luck!

[Globox822]

very impressive, wonder how would it work in real fight.

[sethquimby]

Works wonderfully.

[poohpoohcaca]

He's amazing I've attended a few of his seminars, just the rolling & flipping excerises he does are unbelievable.

[XIPM3]

almost everything he does is unbelievable!

[poohpoohcaca]

It's a type of natural movement that looks easy, but when u try it not so easy to mimic. Amazing, and the faster & harder they go the more effective the art is.

[XIPM3]

i attended one of his seminars, he is an amazing guy, he is really humble too. what i love about systema is that your teachers are like your brothers and friends, they learn with you, make mistakes with you and achieve sucesses with you. with other martial arts its like IM THE MASTER AND CAN DO NO WRONG, BOW TO ME!! that is bullshit- and i cant stand it. other martial arts are like wierd cults that revolve around a demi-god like master. systema is really the perfect style for me.

[poohpoohcaca]

Yeah, I totally agree, I cross train Systema with mma, it really helps me to strike harder, and to escape holds and submission attempts. Plus I can really knee someone hard in the face, while they're attempting a takedown. I've been to a couple of Martin's seminars, I remember he performed a dive right in the middle of the wooden floor, I still don't know how he performed it without hurting himself. I also had the priviledge to attend Mikhail and Vladimirs seminars. Unbelievabe stuff.

[cojatranecub]

@XIPM3 Very good comment, I train kickboxing in Serbia and I am very good friend with my coach, but he has never said IM THE MASTER AND CAN DO NO WRONG, BOW TO ME!!

[Attilahollo9]

@XIPM3

Dude, why do not select your clubs more carefully? One has to chooze instructors well, and take one's time. So far I studied 5 different styles, and I knew many instructors but I met with only once with this extreme "IM THE MASTER AND CAN DO NO WRONG, BOW TO ME!!" attitude. Of course I avoided that group.

[bangermccrusher]

wow!!! awsome vid

[whish01]

Beautiful work. Hope we can get you to Australia some time

[Petarosus]

Best non slavic systema teacher i´ve seen.

[Soulblackman]

Interesting comment.

[tjs41]

G`day Martin

very nice work. wish there was a place in Torquay i could learn this.

see ya next time your over.

[homeroapolinar]

hi martin !!!

Saludos desde mexico.

paco.i hope see you soon

[kirkmanclan]

Very Good..!!!

Hope you visit the uk sometime to do a seminar or two...

lookforward to seeing more.

[boxant]

Excellent work, hope to see more!

[systemasagres]

Really nice stuff

[chrisgeden]

Wow amazing work. You've improved so much since the last clip I saw, not that you weren't already good then :) Keep it up.

[rdayk]

Nice compilation of some of your sterling Systema work, Martin. Thanks for posting (good to see you on YouTube at last). - Rachel K.

[MinnesotaSystema]

Very nice work Mr. Wheeler! Thank you.

If the rumors of a DVD are true - then sign me up.

[otemoty]

how smooth! so soft! wonderful!!

[mishida8888]

Excellent work, Martin. Can't wait for the DVDs to come out.

[travisbckle]

Phenomenal as usual, Martin. Fantastic work!

[Clash5177]

Brilliant work! Hope to see that dvd available

soon Martin!

[DBQP92]

Looking good Mr.Wheeler! Haven't seen you since you taught a class at Ed Parker's studio in Pasadena.

[norcalsystema]

Great work! Good footage. Keep it coming!

Would that be possible?!

Is there a chance?!

How do we.?! Ah, forget it!

MARTIN! FINISH THAT DVD!!!

[kirkmanclan]

Very Good..!

Fluid and a bit more of combinations used and using more of the elbow for redirection and as a weapon..! like it..! and will take note next time in my training session.

I lookforward to seeing more..!!

[LuqmanNaq]

I'm genuinely interested in Systema... what does this 'intuitive softwork' develop?

[XIPM3]

it develops sensitivity, self realization- probably other things too.