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Canadian National & Provincial Indoor Archery Championships 2023 The 2023 Indoor Archery Season has finally come to an end. Countless...

​ If you cannot control your breathing, life will not fair well for you. When you consider how many bodily functions are regulated through breathing one can never emphasize its importance enough. It keeps the mind calm and focused, regulates core body temperature, and supplies much-needed oxygen to the body. Its importance to self-defense is no different and its relevance can be seen in every class or seminar. ​ Breathing begins by inhaling through the nose and exhaling throu

The process of releasing the bowstring is much more than merely opening the fingers. The bowstring must be allowed to leave the finger...

I am your teacher, and you are studying in my school. My aim is to bring to completion, unhindered, free from compulsive behavior,...

Practice to deliver a strong penetrating punch or strikes. The foundational knowledge about strikes … Type of strikes - single strike,...

Common Recurve Archery Mistakes Shooting too fast Instead of taking it quickly, keep your shot slow, steady, and thoughtful. Slowing down...

Hey Manny, It was so great to see you again. It had been way too long. Thanks for your continued dedication as a thoughtful teacher. As a...

I feel continually blessed to be able to train with such amazing people and instructors in my martial arts pursuits. This past weekend,...

(An email from one of the participants) Hi Emmanuel, This is Eric from the seminar last weekend. First, I wanted to say again that it was...

Staying cool under pressure comes naturally to a few archers, but most people must learn how to handle it. Whether you compete locally or...

I remember this workshop like it was yesterday. It was back in 2003, right around when I opened the Fight Club, and Mikhail’s words from...

Understanding Body Weight In his January, 2020 Systema Seminar in Durham, NC, Emmanuel Manolakakis presented a unique approach toward...

The goal of a strike is to apply a direction of force onto someone and have minimal force or 'recoil' coming back into you. Consider a...

You pull your bow up, look at the target grange and shoot a perfect miss! Where did that shot come from? The answer … It was built in all...

"Achieving success is a challenge and a struggling. This February will teach the kids both!" YOUTH SYSTEMA WINTER GAMES SCHEDULE Jan 30 &...

Look up, and look around, especially when walking around the busy streets of Toronto! I’ve met and talked with countless soldiers and law...

When I’m on vacation, it’s like me to train more than I do in Toronto. Why do you ask? Because when I am relaxing, I do my best learning....

Controlled Process Shooting helps Target Panic. What is target panic? And how do you go about developing control to overcome these for...

Resolutions can fall by the wayside for many reasons. But you know what? There's just no doubt what the biggest culprit is. Resolutions...