Systema is a Russian martial art
Instructor: Mr Michael Conroy (Accredited Instructor, Vassiliev Systema) • (e) micha3lconroy@yahoo.com• (p) 0499 475 609
Systema (Система) is a synthesis of ancient and contemporary Russian combat systems, originally conceived by Mikhail Ryabko and developed by Vladamir Vasilliev. Its core concepts are founded on physical flow and breath-control, with a focus on self defence.
Practice is undertaken via a structured but relaxed approach. Its technique focus in on the use of striking and body movement to disrupt the posture of an opponent and hence to unbalance them.
Systema's philosophy and teaching approach differs from many Asian martial arts, veering away from the rigid methods of many other styles. A core concern is natural human movement, with an emphasis on four “pillars”:
Breathing
Form
Relaxation
Movement
The goal of Systema is to teach people to stay relaxed, keep breathing and moving in the face of adversity. Under duress, or when afraid, people have a tendency to freeze up. The prime outcome of this is the fear-response of holding your breath. This creates tension and you lose your ability to do fine motor skills or even to react and think properly. All Systema training emphasises breathing as a key to staying in control and healthy.
Training
When:
Tuesday • 6.15 – 7.45 pm
Saturday • 3.30 – 5.30 pm
Currently, we are unable to offer Saturday training due to the unavailability of a training space. We are looking to restore Saturday sessions as soon as possible
Where: Clive Berghofer Recreation Centre (map)
What to bring: Yourself, comfortable exercise clothes, water bottle
Once you have been training a while: Mouthguard
You’ll need to: Pay BBRD common insurance ($30 payable once) plus Systema discipline fee ($10)
Profile: Michael Conroy has recently returned from a Vasilliev seminar in Osaka as a certified Instructor, and has the responsibility for the discipline in Toowoomba.