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Emmanuel Manolakakis
- Mar 29
- 1 min
Faith
Belief is common. Faith less so. Is it really enough to understand the teachings? Words are easily memorized and repeating is easily...
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Emmanuel Manolakakis
- Mar 25
- 1 min
The Empty Cup
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?...
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Emmanuel Manolakakis
- Dec 5, 2022
- 3 min
Staying Calm Under Pressure
Staying calm under pressure is so important in highly charged situations. Fear and anger can cause even the most skilled martial arts to...
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Emmanuel Manolakakis
- Nov 26, 2022
- 2 min
Danger is Imminent
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...
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Emmanuel Manolakakis
- Nov 19, 2022
- 2 min
The Passion Paradox
Passion typically masks a weakness. It’s breathless and a poor substitute for discipline, for perseverance and purpose. You need to spot...
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Emmanuel Manolakakis
- Oct 5, 2022
- 3 min
Productivity hacks anyone can Use
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...
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Emmanuel Manolakakis
- Oct 4, 2022
- 2 min
A Spacious Experience of Life (How to Practice)
In any moment, we can experience spaciousness. Whether you’re responding to messages and emails, writing, washing a dish, talking to...
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Emmanuel Manolakakis
- Aug 6, 2022
- 1 min
Training Guidelines
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...
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Emmanuel Manolakakis
- Jul 17, 2022
- 1 min
Keep A Training Journal
I’ve been journaling my training and teaching for over 25 years. It has so many positive benefits; keeping me focused on what I have...
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Emmanuel Manolakakis
- Jun 27, 2022
- 2 min
Understanding & Befriending Anger
Anger can be the most honourable emotion you have if you know what it is, why it appears, and how to work with it. All of your emotions...
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Emmanuel Manolakakis
- Jun 7, 2022
- 2 min
Effortless Effort Systema Training
I’ve noticed that a lot of us will be pretty wiped out at the end of a long day of work or social activity, to the point where we need...
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Emmanuel Manolakakis
- May 29, 2022
- 2 min
Chasing Perfect
It’s not unusual to hear people describe themselves, or their significant others, or their children, as “perfectionists.” This often...
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Emmanuel Manolakakis
- May 24, 2022
- 2 min
The Well of Mastery
When I look at a master working at their craft it’s like they are driven by a different fuel source than everyone else. Most people have...
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Emmanuel Manolakakis
- Apr 28, 2022
- 1 min
Festina Lente
Definition: make haste slowly : proceed expeditiously but prudently The meaning of the phrase is that activities should be performed with...
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Emmanuel Manolakakis
- Apr 18, 2022
- 1 min
Perfection in Change
Masters always appear to be in the perfect place. They always appear to be doing perfect moves every time. But in truth, there is no...
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Emmanuel Manolakakis
- Sep 26, 2021
- 2 min
Post Traumatic Growth
Some professionals think trauma can actually be, well, good for us. Enter ‘post-traumatic growth’, something that describes the idea that...
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