everytime I see systema demos on youtube, even recorded seminars, etc, the impression is always the same: the principles behind the movements are hidden, not taught... only a few get it,.... interesting
@CuttingEdgeSystema22 күн бұрын
Thanks - I think that's because what we see on YT is usually a short clip from what may be a whole day's training. I wouldn't say anything is hidden, but sometimes things are not always so obvious. Different teachers approach that issue in different ways. Personally, I like to keep verbal explanation to a minimum and let people learn through the experience - with a certain amount of explanation
@ukskywatcher959824 күн бұрын
Thank you very much ❤
@CuttingEdgeSystema23 күн бұрын
You're welcome 😊
@tigrouleo23 күн бұрын
Hi Rob. I hope everything going fine🙏. To support your vlog my approach of solo training is based on one question: how i can get feedback? To get it, I use ground and wall for global mobility ; and object (stick, swipe hamer, rope, medecine ball, tennis ball...) for manipulation. Then I extend this to "what kind of mouvement problem the environment could propose to me to developp attributs for self defense. It could be either table and chair or playing moment with children and animals. At the end a mouvement is a mouvement. Only the intention behind it which change. See you soon
@CuttingEdgeSystema22 күн бұрын
Hi Leo hope you are keeping well. That's a good point. In solo work it is possible to get "good" at everything as we may not challenge ourselves so much. Working with objects and environment as you do is a good way of testing ourselves. Nice one!
@kevinbierly7426Ай бұрын
The only reason i can think of for slow training is to reset your brain so your body responds correctly.
@CuttingEdgeSystemaАй бұрын
That's one, I can think of some others. And I can't think of anything that isn't learned without an element of slow training. Same goes for teaching.
@DrKoulOfficialАй бұрын
Very cool! Nice to see you highlighting/commenting on other people's work. Makes me think you could try your hand at the type of content where you're speaking in a small window within the screen while the main video is playing, commenting. In this video for example you could have made essentially a 5min video by having the first part be the commentary of the second part. Just a thought!
@CuttingEdgeSystemaАй бұрын
Thank you sir! That's a good idea. I have new video editing software that may be able to do that. I shall investigate...
@stevebb2915Ай бұрын
Serious question, did systema develop from tai chi? Given its flowing nature and principles it looks like tai chi without the forms. and given their geographical origins it seems a reasonable assumption.
@CuttingEdgeSystemaАй бұрын
No. There are some superficial similarities but the underlying methods and mindsets are very different
@nickmccarthy8783Ай бұрын
As an ex-systema guy myself, I can see these guys are very skilled. Personally, I prefer the more direct approach advocated by William Fairbairn and his Gutter Fighting system. Sadly, I was disappointed when I tried real speed stabs against a very well known systema instructor. I was just using simple moves and got through every time. Maybe he was having an off-day. Mind you, I was impressed by his punches!
@stevebb2915Ай бұрын
there is no defence for the knitting machine style stab.
@CuttingEdgeSystemaАй бұрын
There is - but it involves injuring the attacker. This puts an instructor in a difficult position. I know of one who broke an "attackers" arm when challenged in this way. Then no-one wins.
@stevebb2915Ай бұрын
@@CuttingEdgeSystema if u honestly believe u could pull it off in real time, with a live blade, vs an aggressor with serious intent, heres a bridge u may want to buy.
@CuttingEdgeSystemaАй бұрын
But people have. That's not belief, it's what happened.
@jonjo6tieАй бұрын
Really miss training, hope to return soon
@50_Pence2 ай бұрын
really great stuff
@jimz10242 ай бұрын
There is this really interesting discipline called boxing, they seem to know quite a bit about using your hands at all distances, might be worth a look!
@CuttingEdgeSystema2 ай бұрын
Yep we've all done boxing and/or thai boxing thanks
@DirectCombatives2 ай бұрын
Great lesson! The subtleties of movement, the stuff the eyes don't see.
@CuttingEdgeSystema2 ай бұрын
Thank you
@tigrouleo2 ай бұрын
Hi Rob. Good to see you. Thanks for the dedication😊
@tigrouleo2 ай бұрын
Good souvenir😊. Thank you. Looking forward for the full footage 😉
@CuttingEdgeSystema2 ай бұрын
Let me know your e-mail and I'll send a link to the Short Strikes download
@tigrouleo2 ай бұрын
@CuttingEdgeSystema hello dear Rob. I have sent you my email on MP via Messenger. Let me know if you get it. See you
@lucasl48502 ай бұрын
Awesome edit ! Thank you so much Rob for coming, it was really amazing to have you there
@CuttingEdgeSystema2 ай бұрын
A pleasure sir and thanks for all your help!
@chrisbera79523 ай бұрын
Such an interesting art. Seems like it would enhance whatever other arts people are doing, as far as sensitivity, emotional, breathing control...
@CuttingEdgeSystema3 ай бұрын
Thank you. Yes, it works well as a supplement or stand alone. I think more and more people from other arts are now incorporating some of these principles
@nonordinaryreality26863 ай бұрын
Great vid Rob. Clear and well thought out. Nice one!
@CuttingEdgeSystema3 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@jerry42513 ай бұрын
Well i like it
@TheTrippnotist3 ай бұрын
Let me know if you do it again (love to come along)
@kaisekiryori3 ай бұрын
love the spirit and lack of ego at this event!
@walkonthewooside3 ай бұрын
Great stuff guys
@igorrakar83103 ай бұрын
Excellent my friend! Nice event. That is what CMA is and should be about. Well done!
@CuttingEdgeSystema3 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@alexfaulds21603 ай бұрын
I would have loved to have visited this, but it was my anniversary. My wife would have divorced me. I love a bit of push hands, Alan W kindly visited me prior to this so we could play. I'm based in Tamworth, only about 5 miles from Hinckley, don't know who you are talking about, so he ain't a local legend. He certainly hasn't visited our group.
@CuttingEdgeSystema3 ай бұрын
Lol, nice one - next time!
@indefenceofthetraditionalma3 ай бұрын
Great day. Hopefully only the start
@LowKickSlick3 ай бұрын
Ahh man! Love it! It was great to see the interaction of all the players and the respectful energy everyone brought to the table. You nailed it in your commentary as well. I'm extremely pleased that it was a successful gathering of varied experiences and martial art minds to build community and exchange concepts and skills. Building a martial arts community for future growth. Superb!!!
@CuttingEdgeSystema3 ай бұрын
Absolutely!!
@AdrianRichter-p5v3 ай бұрын
Great!
@kanedgy45624 ай бұрын
Do you think doing strength training helps with systema,and also is it true that the way to punch is not to be relaxed all the way but to tense your body at the moment right before you strike?
@CuttingEdgeSystema4 ай бұрын
Strength training is absolutely necessary, but must be done in the correct way. We have a wide range of strength building exercises, solo and partner, some using equipment. The trick is to match that training into the function. Relaxation - tension is a sliding scale across the whole body, and is dependent on the situation. Selective tension is part of that skill development, knowing what to relax and what to keep more tense.
@DrKoulOfficial4 ай бұрын
Good insights as always
@TheTrippnotist4 ай бұрын
great points - get's me missing Systema again!
@MrHellfireclub5 ай бұрын
Thanks for posting Rob, as always great explanations and love the injections of humour 💪👍☺🙏
@CuttingEdgeSystema5 ай бұрын
Thanks Matt!
@eapc446 ай бұрын
It really put alot of my training of lots of different fighting ,to the test ,and a great learning curve, excellent keep up the good work and videos my friend richard ipswich ,great fun and great teaching classes ....highly recommend it ,seminars all of it !!!!
@CuttingEdgeSystema6 ай бұрын
Thanks Richard, hope you are keeping well
@eapc446 ай бұрын
Rob ,has a great skill and explanation in this clip ,teaches some great drills and practises, strikes are relaxed ,i been lucky to have trained in his classes, he is great at teaching ,theirs more to it and than watching small clips..and you need to try and go with a empty cup to understand it .Thanks Rob ,we had alot of great classes, great students and it opened my skill set and being part of your club. clear teaching makes for easy learning..(before you start running it down ,go and train and listen ,his skill set and his students are all great no dramas ) take care ,and enjoyed the classes from richard ipswich
@50_Pence6 ай бұрын
Really great
@oldgaffer92126 ай бұрын
Really enjoyed that thank you its one of the best demos iv seen
@CuttingEdgeSystema6 ай бұрын
Thank you
@DrKoulOfficial6 ай бұрын
Another good one. Also, i like the shot of you with the natural greenery behind!
@CuttingEdgeSystema6 ай бұрын
Lol thank you sir, trying out a new set up
@allones30786 ай бұрын
So are really really claiming to have super power? Where is Mcdojo life when you need them. LOL
@CuttingEdgeSystema6 ай бұрын
Who is claiming that? Me? Did you watch the clip? McDojo life is not what I'd call an authority on anything.
@allones30786 ай бұрын
@@CuttingEdgeSystema yeah you would say that. Claiming to have magic chi powers to push people across using your fingers is some bullshit level stuff. Surprised you are.not also doing no gouch knock outs and. Beer belly brawling like systema's founder
@CuttingEdgeSystema6 ай бұрын
@allones3078 ah right, so you didn't actually watch the clip , which is a debunking of "chi powers" then. Got it. I'm not sure what "no gouch knockouts" are - I guess you mean "touch". But I've never seen anyone in Systema do those.
@jakenelson48266 ай бұрын
Hi Rob--thanks for a very thought-provoking video, on affecting the nervous system. What size/length of chain are you using there, & where can I buy one from?
@CuttingEdgeSystema6 ай бұрын
Thanks. About 4 foot, just from the local DIY store - good luck!