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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


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


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


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


Guidelines to Flexibility and Stretching
#stretching #flexibility

Emmanuel Manolakakis
Aug 16, 20221 min read



Emmanuel Manolakakis
Aug 11, 20220 min read


Congratulations Eva
Dedication, Consistency and Hard Work! Well deserved ...

Emmanuel Manolakakis
Aug 10, 20221 min read


Training Guidelines to Become a Skilled Martial Artist
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 in ... 1st - Train at least 3-4 times a week to develop a new skillset or promote growth. This includes in-class and at-home training. Training 1-2 times a week is insufficient to grow; you can only maintain what you have at that frequency. 2nd - If you are training, be 100% there! Put your phone and any of life's distractions aside and imme

Emmanuel Manolakakis
Aug 6, 20221 min read


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


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


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



Emmanuel Manolakakis
Jul 25, 20220 min read


Systema Spatial Perception
Systema is a complex entirety of many features interacting in total harmony. To my understanding, one of the greatest assets is the use...

Emmanuel Manolakakis
Jul 18, 20224 min read


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...

Emmanuel Manolakakis
Jul 17, 20221 min read


Proactive Systema
Wellness must be proactive, but pro-action is more than addressing today’s concerns, but tomorrow’s, next week’s and beyond. Have you...

Emmanuel Manolakakis
Jul 10, 20221 min read


DO YOU EVER GET TIRED OF YOURSELF?
I have been asking this question to students for years, and I would say 99% would say YES. At face value, that would seem odd, especially...

Emmanuel Manolakakis
Jul 9, 20222 min read


Fundamental Systema Skills
Keep the Body's Posture and Form Walk Correctly Control your muscle Maintain your inner state Feel your body Sense your balance Breath...

Emmanuel Manolakakis
Jul 7, 20221 min read


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...

Emmanuel Manolakakis
Jun 27, 20222 min read


World Class Breath Training
Hello, Systema friends! I am very honoured to announce that my new online training platform BreathWorx, is launching with two Master...

Emmanuel Manolakakis
Jun 26, 20221 min read


Seminar in Rennes, France
An honor and privilege to train such a talented and dedicated group of Systema Students and Instructors.

Emmanuel Manolakakis
Jun 22, 20221 min read
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