Top 10 Compelling Reasons Why You Should Train In Systema

There are no belts, uniforms, or hierarchy.

Everyone is treated equally and with the respect they are due as people, not because or rank. Systema is an individualized art, therefore students are not prejudged based on a belt. This way everyone is included in class and allowed to train to the best of their abilities.

Learn to effectively defend yourself in ANY situation.

Systema is an adaptive martial art. You will constantly be challenged with new and different situations in which to apply your skill. Grabs, locks, chokes, weapons, ground, multiple attackers, close protection, small unit tactics, Law Enforcement specific work, work when handicapped or bound, in your car, seated, etc. are all class topics. Be assured that as you improve so will the challenges to make you even more effective.

There are no Kata or Forms so you can maximize your self-defense training time.

While Kata may help some people initially, there are just far superior ways to use that same training time to increase your proficiency much faster than working against the air. All training is “hands-on” because you need a tactile understanding of how to deal with an attacker.

There are no techniques to memorize.

Systema is based on natural movement and instinctive responses instead of relying on “remembering the right move for that attack in time.” Your body will learn to protect itself without conscious thought. An added benefit of nothing to memorize is that if you miss a class you will never have the feeling of “falling behind the rest of the class.” Just make the classes you can because every class is different.

It addresses all levels of human ability including the physical, psychological and the psychic.

Human beings are physical, mental and emotional creatures and each component contributes to effective self-defense training. Most arts only focus on the physical-which kick or punch to use. However, what people do physically is determined by their thoughts and emotions. Taking all of these factors into account will open up whole new vistas in your training.

It teaches a strong moral foundation in the use of self-defense and daily living.

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Simply put, to get better at Systema you have to become a better person. A core belief in Systema is compassion for other people and the sanctity of human life which should be protected at all times. There is a saying, "10 wounded is better than 1 dead" that guides you to defend yourself with the least harm to others at the same time.

Systema contains a complete, lifelong system of health and fitness including proper breathing, relaxation, joint-mobility and flexibility exercises.

Systema is an approach to life well beyond combat. You will gain a complete knowledge of body systems, body mechanics and how your body operates at its peak. The good news is that all aspects of the training in Systema reinforce each other. The health exercises will improve your self-defense and your self-defense training will improve your health.

Classes provide a positive, joy-filled experience that leaves you calm and energized.

There is no yelling, screaming or intimidating faces that are typical of many martial arts classes. Instead, in The System you will learn to smile and even laugh while training. Learning to access these positive emotions is what allows your body to remain free and do its job of defending itself.

In addition, all of the breathing work and physical conditioning drills are specifically designed to charge your body with energy, not drain it. You will be able to work out and continue with your day feeling better instead of being ready to collapse.

Students actually interact physically with teachers in class and knowledge is directly hard-wired into your body.

There will be no teacher barking orders out at you in class. Your teachers will work right along side of you. They will demonstrate physically with you so you can “feel” how the art works. This hands-on approach will immediately get your body to move correctly.

It is the most FUN you will ever have in a martial arts class!

Finally, Systema is the most fun you will ever have in a martial arts class! You will find helpful teachers and students who will answer all of your questions and give you all the help you need on your way to your self-defense and lifestyle goals.