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I never practiced systema, let me ask you this. What is a point of studying lethal army tricks for geek? Ok if your are on battlefield in Iraq attacked by terro
by vgurgov 16y ago
I never practiced systema, let me ask you this. What is a point of studying lethal army tricks for geek? Ok if your are on battlefield in Iraq attacked by terrorist or in spetsnaz forces, that might be one thing, but if drunken guy in bar will say that you are asshole are you going to kill him by punching in neck or make him blind for entire life by punching in eye? Are you serious??
- DennisP 16y agoCivilians do face lethal threats now and then. If a couple guys intent on raping your girlfriend come at you with knives, you're on a battlefield.
- waterside81 16y agoIt's about confidence and internal strength (I know that sounds kind of fuzzy). I don't take Systema so I can go around murdering people - I take it because I feel great knowing that I'm more in control of my body than I was before. One of the drills in Systema is having your partner hit you for 5 minutes straight and learning how to breathe through this and take the blows. At first you're afraid and tense up which is what leads to bruising and pain, but as you learn the system, you get more relaxed and don't bruise anymore. I used to come home looking like an abuse victim but now I don't. I really, really recommend that you read up on Systema and try to find a local chapter. Or if you're in Toronto, come by for a free lesson. Vlad (the head instructor worldwide) will be more than happy to show you the ropes.
- DennisP 16y agoInteresting. Turns out there are a couple instructors in my area, one certified and another working on it. Is it mostly young fit guys, or is it doable for a skinny oldster with nagging injuries? I've been thinking about tai chi too, for somewhat different reasons. It sounds like they might dovetail kinda nicely.