Mikhail’s Systema
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...
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Emmanuel Manolakakis
- 2 days ago
- 2 min
Systema Seminar Review 2020
Understanding Body Weight In his January, 2020 Systema Seminar in Durham, NC, Emmanuel Manolakakis presented a unique approach toward...
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Emmanuel Manolakakis
- 7 days ago
- 2 min
Systema Martial Arts - Striking
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...
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Emmanuel Manolakakis
- 7 days ago
- 2 min
Where did that shot come from?
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...
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Emmanuel Manolakakis
- Jan 28
- 1 min
YOUTH SYSTEMA WINTER GAMES
"Achieving success is a challenge and a struggling. This February will teach the kids both!" Jan 30 & Feb 1 Massage – Body Rolls (Up and...
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Emmanuel Manolakakis
- Jan 21
- 1 min
Be Aware Out There
Look up, and look around, especially when walking around the busy streets of Toronto! I’ve met and talked with countless soldiers and law...
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Emmanuel Manolakakis
- Jan 17
- 2 min
Martial Arts Training
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....
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Emmanuel Manolakakis
- Jan 14
- 3 min
Control the Process - Toronto Archery Training
Controlled Process Shooting helps Target Panic. What is target panic? And how do you go about developing control to overcome these for...
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Emmanuel Manolakakis
- Jan 10
- 2 min
Unreasonable resolutions into realistic goals
Resolutions can fall by the wayside for many reasons. But you know what? There's just no doubt what the biggest culprit is. Resolutions...
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Emmanuel Manolakakis
- Dec 30, 2022
- 5 min
Outdoor Exercise
Has winter sent your outdoor fitness habit into hibernation? Don’t wait until spring to get back outside. Outdoor exercise is good for...
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Emmanuel Manolakakis
- Dec 20, 2022
- 2 min
Systema Your Christmas
It's the most beautiful time of the year… Or they keep telling us. Xmas doesn't always look like it does in the movies, though. For many,...
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Emmanuel Manolakakis
- Dec 15, 2022
- 1 min
SYSTEMA Manual
I was just re-reading the SYSTEMA Manual and found this gem of a quote that I missed. #systema #martialarts #martialartstraining “In the...
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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 23, 2022
- 1 min
Systema training at FightClub
Many people get into martial arts to learn how to fight and defend themselves. Most experts report that the benefits are more than this...
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Emmanuel Manolakakis
- Nov 23, 2022
- 1 min
You need Adversity
Adversity is a spiritual crisis triggering many emotional responses such as self-doubt, loss of confidence, frustration, panic, pressure,...
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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
- Nov 7, 2022
- 2 min
Desire to Action
I’ve been noticing lately how much of our lives is spent wanting to do something, wishing we could do something … but struggling to move...
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