systema looks really fake

[kamahlthedruid]

I saw a video on youtube of an awkward looking systema fighter effortlessly parrying a muay thai fighter. I think systema is just for show because it doesn't look realistic. How can anyone fight like an elastic person?! I forgot the url of the video. The only realistic systema video I have seen are 1st level ranked combat sambo and first level systema fighters combining both systems on youtube

[kamahlthedruid]

I do not get how systema is affective without proper stances.

[Toptomcat]

Um. Yeah, generally speaking Systema isn't worth much, but lack of 'proper stances' isn't really the problem.

[kamahlthedruid]

I tried one wing chun class and I did not like the stance because it doesn't feel natural and the kicks you can do in the wing chun stance is restricted. I like styles with an upright stance e.g. isshinryu plus or muay thai.

[ps1]

I won't say it's not effective...but it's certainly not my cup of tea.

p.s. I've been on a battlefield...and I'm glad I didn't have systema with me.