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“The Strongest People Don’t Force It. They Flow” Life often feels like one long game of “don’t-panic-you’ve-got-this,” right? From...

"Progress Over Perfection" In the journey of learning martial arts, there's a quiet truth that separates those who burn out from those...

Archery training is more than Just Hitting the target. In an age dominated by high-tech fitness routines and fast-paced sports, archery...

One of the most unique and powerful aspects of Systema, isn’t in its strikes or takedowns—it’s in how it trains the nervous system. Where...

The Art of Negotiation: Make Good Agreements That Build Trust and Avoid Resentment In the realm of negotiation and resolving...

Illusions vs Delusions Illusions and delusions are related to perception but have distinct meanings. Illusions refer to misperceptions or...

Understanding human nature can significantly benefit your training in several ways. Behavioural Patterns: People who understand human...

Ambush-style crimes typically involve surprise attacks on unsuspecting victims. The perpetrators may hide or lie in wait for their target...

Play in adult learning refers to intentionally integrating playful and interactive elements into adult educational experiences. While...

How can you incorporate deep work principles into your Systema practice? Eliminate Distractions Choose a quiet and focused environment...

Absolutely, adaptability and open-mindedness are essential aspects of mental discipline in martial arts. Here's a deeper look at how they...

To flourish and grow in a many-sided uncertain and ever changing world that surrounds us, I suggest that we have to make intuitive...

Belief is common. Faith less so. Is it really enough to understand the teachings? Words are easily memorized and repeating is easily...

You must have a clear hearty and a totally open mind to receive Systema. Noble sounding words, but what does having an empty cup mean?...

Staying calm under pressure is so important in highly charged situations. Fear and anger can cause even the most skilled martial arts to...

Anxiety is a signal that danger is imminent. When the danger is real, anxiety can help to keep us safe. The problem is that for many...

Passion typically masks a weakness. It’s breathless and a poor substitute for discipline, for perseverance and purpose. You need to spot...

When training at FC and in our lives, it's easy to get caught up in simply doing more. But productivity (at least, how I define it) isn't...

In any moment, we can experience spaciousness. Whether you’re responding to messages and emails, writing, washing a dish, talking to...

Here are a few sound training guidelines that apply to not just martial arts but any sport, hobby or activity you wish to become skilled...