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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?...

Today, in most fitness programs taught around the world, deep breathing is practically ignored. This is a major mistake as, to me your...

Let’s talk about your ‘psyche’ and touch on some basic concepts to us to use when we are training. A starting points lets take ‘psyche’...

Date: April 30th, 2023 Youth - Starting at 9:30-11:30 AM Adult - Starting at 12:30 – 2:30 PM Cost: $25.00 Pre-booking is required. Send...

Systema emphasizes fluidity, adaptability, and efficiency in self-defense situations. Lets have a look at delivering strikes and focus on...

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...

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...