On one hand I hear that it comes from ancient russian cossack warriors who practiced old styles like hopak then it was filtered and influenced by their orthodox christian descendants giving rise to what it is to day then on the other hand it I hear stories that systema is merely the result of Russian military guys studying internal chinese martial arts for a while then putting their spin on it and adding to Russian combatives hence why people who practice it are reminded by the principles of Tai chi and xing yi. Then you have people who note mental/spiritual difference after practicing systema compared to how they feel after practicing taichi, karate, yoga, etc.

Edit: I should've asked "Was systema influenced by Chinese kung ?"

I am going to a training in place for Systema to just see before I go ahead and signup- therefore whoever here has had ACTUAL the authentic systema training what should I look for to make sure that it is being taught correctly and not into a bullshido. Any help is greatly appreciated.

Hi, I have moved from France to Montréal and learned that Kevin Secours closed his school recently. I miss Systema so bad. Are there opportunities to practice here? Are practitioners from Kevin's school still around? Kinda hoping to find a group, training partner or teacher in the city and possibly train outside until next winter.

En bref et en français : y a t'il encore des pratiquants de Systema à Montréal ? J'aimerais trouver le moyen de m'entraîner.

If so, what is it like?

Best Systema schools in Texas and Florida?

What is the purpose for striking the student in their tense areas? I’ve seen several teachers do this.

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the most Vladesque westerner I met

Lol I'm amazed y'all can stay in character whenever you post here

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Is SystemaNYC still open? Also, what are the immediate costs to learn in person?

I’ve never learned a martial art (I hear that’s good when learning Systema) and I have fast reflexes naturally. Can’t wait to get started.

Hello everyone, I'm moving to Quebec soon and I'm wondering if any of you practice in this city, because I can't find a club, except for an old one that's currently closed.

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Bonjour à tous, je viens bientôt déménager à Quebec et je me demander si certains d'entre vous pratiquent dans cette ville, car je ne trouve pas de club, si ce n'est un ancien fermé actuellement.