glockmeister Posted July 23, 2006 Posted July 23, 2006 Wow, It was much different than I expected. When I saw the demo clips online and such, I used to think it looked pretty much hocus pocus. Well My first class chnaged all that. When we first began, I was thinking "ok here we go with this silly stuff" but 10 minutes into the class I started changing my view, by the 3rd and final hour of class. I was very impressed. It is somewhat reminicent of my JKD classes in that we use what works for us, we are shown different techniques to a certain threat and use whichever and whatever neutralizes the threat. We ran some great strike drills and takedown drills, a lot of combat conditioning, did some Sambo ground techniques, guard passes, mount escapes, chokes, arms bars, etc. Systema convers every phase of combat. So far I am more impressed than I expected to be. "You know the best thing about pain? It let's you know you're not dead yet!"http://geshmacheyid.forumotion.com/f14-self-defense
cathal Posted July 31, 2006 Posted July 31, 2006 I haven't practiced systema myself but have seen a few people in my lifetime that have. They seem impressed with it so far, but isn't this the method the Russian military uses to train their soldiers? .The best victory is when the opponent surrendersof its own accord before there are any actualhostilities...It is best to win without fighting.- Sun-tzu
bushido_man96 Posted July 31, 2006 Posted July 31, 2006 It sounds like Systema may have some similiarities to Krav Maga. Very combat oriented systems. https://www.haysgym.comhttp://www.sunyis.com/https://www.aikidoofnorthwestkansas.com
alsey Posted July 31, 2006 Posted July 31, 2006 i've seen a video on systema, it looked very comprehensive, and it does have a lot of similarities to krav maga. the russian spetsnaz train in it so i'm sure its pretty effective. "Gently return to the simple physical sensation of the breath. Then do it again, and again, and again. Somewhere in this process, you will come face-to-face with the sudden and shocking realization that you are completely crazy. Your mind is a shrieking, gibbering madhouse on wheels." - ven. henepola gunaratana
glockmeister Posted August 1, 2006 Author Posted August 1, 2006 It sounds like Systema may have some similiarities to Krav Maga. Very combat oriented systems.On the surface, they seem somewhat similar, however, Systema stresses relaxation and more "flow" whereas, KM seems to be more "explosive" for lack of a better term. "You know the best thing about pain? It let's you know you're not dead yet!"http://geshmacheyid.forumotion.com/f14-self-defense
bushido_man96 Posted August 1, 2006 Posted August 1, 2006 It sounds like Systema may have some similiarities to Krav Maga. Very combat oriented systems.On the surface, they seem somewhat similar, however, Systema stresses relaxation and more "flow" whereas, KM seems to be more "explosive" for lack of a better term.Ah, I see. Thanks for differentiating them for me. https://www.haysgym.comhttp://www.sunyis.com/https://www.aikidoofnorthwestkansas.com
TriangleMan Posted August 1, 2006 Posted August 1, 2006 This is a serious question-Have you encountered any of their redirecting or pressure point attacks yet?
glockmeister Posted August 2, 2006 Author Posted August 2, 2006 Have done a little redrecting, no pressure points. Unfortunately it seems that any more training I get from them may be on hold, turns out that they are going to change their days they train, which unfortunately would interfere with my days I train in BJJ, The other days I have been working JKD. Got the call from the Systema guy who was running the class last week, He was asking if maybe if I cannot make it, that maybe he and I could do some things on our off days. "You know the best thing about pain? It let's you know you're not dead yet!"http://geshmacheyid.forumotion.com/f14-self-defense
bushido_man96 Posted August 2, 2006 Posted August 2, 2006 Its nice that the guy is willing to work with you on your schedule. https://www.haysgym.comhttp://www.sunyis.com/https://www.aikidoofnorthwestkansas.com
RicksonFan Posted August 4, 2006 Posted August 4, 2006 You know, I have to say I was never impressed with what I saw from Systema, but your experience sounds quite different. Keep us updated, will you?
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