People who go to train and martial arts want to become strong. A big part of becoming strong is take and deliver strikes.
The biggest obstacle to the skill of controlling strikes is tension. Tension causes fear and fear causes tension and we need to get away from this vicious cycle.
In this class we will cover strikes with the fist, knife and stick
Two basic breathing principles:
Inhale through the nose and out through the mouth whenever you are carrying through a task
Do not hold your breath (unless it is an exercise of breath holds)
Stand up and keep your feet comfortably equidistant from each other. Inhale through the nose and exhale through the mouth.
In Systema, spontaneity is essential. It’s still important to keep the goal of your training in mind and that is: developing strong spirit through eliminating tension and getting healthier every class.
Soft movements are achieved through soft muscle work, externally and internally, as well as through psychological calmness.
You can see Sergey Oz’s work in Movement and Precision, downloadable or DVD format
Breathe with your stomach, inhale and exhale to relax your whole body
When you exhale, your body should start to feel more soft
A healthy joint is the one that is mobile, strong, and reacts effectively to position changes. In Systema, multi-functionality of every body part, including the joints, is essential. Through breath work and unique Systema exercises, joints can be developed this way.
