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Emmanuel Manolakakis
Oct 25, 20220 min read
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Systema Adversity
Adversity is a form of spiritual crisis triggering many emotional responses such as self-doubt, loss of confidence, frustration, panic,...

Emmanuel Manolakakis
Oct 25, 20221 min read
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FC Fathers and Dads
To all the fathers and dads at FC, Becoming a dad is one of life’s major milestones. But let’s be real, parenthood also comes with its...

Emmanuel Manolakakis
Oct 13, 20221 min read
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Youth Systema Training
We all know that teaching is a purposeful activity, and both the concepts of teaching and learning are interrelated. The development of...

Emmanuel Manolakakis
Oct 11, 20221 min read
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Archery Aiming
Your sight pin floats around the 10-ring. You try to steady it, but it won’t stop moving. You’ve been at full draw a while now, and you...

Emmanuel Manolakakis
Oct 10, 20221 min read
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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...

Emmanuel Manolakakis
Oct 5, 20223 min read
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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...

Emmanuel Manolakakis
Oct 4, 20222 min read
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Unburden the Shoulders
You’ve been unconsciously taught a shoulder position for your entire life, with elbows wide and shoulder blades shrugged. It’s in a...

Emmanuel Manolakakis
Oct 1, 20221 min read
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Systema Commitment
Commitment to the desired outcome also goes well beyond the initial choosing of it. It is easy to get excited about something. There are...

Emmanuel Manolakakis
Sep 25, 20221 min read
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Systema is Adaptive
The importance of flexibility and adaptation to change can't be overemphasized for the purpose of good, strategic positioning. The truly...

Emmanuel Manolakakis
Sep 11, 20221 min read
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Spatial Awareness Exercises
Close your eyes and breathe deeply. Then focus your awareness firstly on your body outline. Then include awareness of your clothes and...

Emmanuel Manolakakis
Aug 27, 20222 min read
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Systema Spatial Perception
Systema is a complex entirety of many features interacting in total harmony. To my understanding, one of the greatest assets is using...

Emmanuel Manolakakis
Aug 27, 20222 min read
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Guidelines to Flexibility and Stretching
#stretching #flexibility

Emmanuel Manolakakis
Aug 16, 20221 min read
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Emmanuel Manolakakis
Aug 11, 20220 min read
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Congratulations Eva
Dedication, Consistency and Hard Work! Well deserved ...

Emmanuel Manolakakis
Aug 10, 20221 min read
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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...

Emmanuel Manolakakis
Aug 6, 20221 min read
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Work on Your Partner
A little clip from a training class last week. Working with my partner. Exploring possibilities and understanding how to place a positive...

Emmanuel Manolakakis
Aug 5, 20221 min read
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What does Systema training include?
Training includes, but is not limited to: hand-to-hand combat, grappling, knife fighting, and firearms training. Training involves drills...

Emmanuel Manolakakis
Jul 30, 20221 min read
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How does movement boost our moods?
It’s widely believed that the psychological benefits of exercise come from the release of endorphins, but that is an oversimplification....

Emmanuel Manolakakis
Jul 26, 20221 min read
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Emmanuel Manolakakis
Jul 25, 20220 min read
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