Mastering Tension and Relaxation: Understanding Energy Enhancement!

This special seminar, conducted by highly acclaimed E. Manolakakis, delves into the practical philosophy of Systema and its application in managing tension effectively through relaxation. With extensive experience in various martial arts and instructional roles, Manolakakis shares profound insights on utilizing tension and relaxation for optimal performance.

Systema Overview: Systema is a comprehensive body movement system derived from Russian traditional martial arts and health practices, refined by military experts of Russian special forces. Its core principle emphasizes relaxation to achieve natural body movements and maximize one's own abilities.

Seminar Contents

DAY 1

• Controlling Tension through Breathing
• Awareness of Freedom under Tension
• Stretching for Awareness
• Adapting to Continuous Change
• Relaxing within Speed
• Understanding Short Work
• Preparation for Short Work
• Perceiving Moments in Combat
• Striking without Anger
• Creating an Open State by Breaking the Shell

DAY 2

• Understanding Fear
• Preparation for Tension
• Moving with Tension
• Contact with the Feet
• Relaxing the Feet
• Using Feet Like Hands
• Sensing Carrying a Knife
• Moving Continuously with a Knife
• Controlling Knife Force

Instructor

Emanuel Manolakakis After years of studying Karate, Wrestling, Boxing, and other disciplines, Manolakakis trained under Vladimir and Mikhail, becoming a senior instructor in Systema. Currently serving as Chief Instructor at his own club in Toronto, he continues to refine and teach the principles of Systema worldwide.

Japanese language

Length: 169 min. 

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