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Self-Defence: Reality-Based Russian Close Combat

What is CompleteStrength?

Put simply, it is a comprehensive system of fitness and self-defence.

This means giving people the means to defend themselves, their friends and family should the need arise. 

'Systema' The System designed to be learned quickly and easily is a complete and versatile style of martial art.

You learn defence against kicks, punches & multiple attackers;
Escapes from holds; knife defence; ground fighting; kicks; strikes; rolls;
Takedowns; unpredictable yet highly effective techniques all through natural movement and relaxation.  

Systema (The System) is a military fighting art based on the training of the Elite Russian Special Forces. It is a comprehensive system of defence and protection, which was only declassified, and made known to the public with the fall of the Soviet regime.

Throughout the cold war it grew and adapted to the varied needs of the elite Soviet Special forces (Spetsnaz), and the KGB. As a result, it is a system that goes far beyond the scope of most martial arts, making it the consummate martial art for the modern world.

Specifically designed to be quickly learned, and easily employed, in even the most dangerous of situations, Systema is ideal for those in immediate need of a truly viable form of self defence.

The Russian fighting system makes no distinction between blocks, strikes and holds, believing that every movement is multifunctional. Techniques are based on the natural movement of the body resulting in unique, unpredictable, and highly effective moves. This fighting art uses different parts of legs, arms and body to strike, kick, slap, drill, pinch and push to disorient, shock, disarm and destroy opponents.

Applications can be done from uncomfortable positions, angles and against one or multiple attackers. In accord with this naturalness, Systema conforms to the individual, rather than asking the individual to conform to it. This allows people with differing abilities, and what some would call disabilities, to excel. The individual develops movement and technique which is not only suited to their apparent deficiencies, but stronger because of them!

Our main focus is on applying the principles of the System to modern self defence. This means giving people the means to defend themselves and their friends and family should the need arise. Our work is also geared towards law enforcement and security professionals. As such all our work is practical and takes all the necessary physical, psychological, ethical and legal factors into consideration.There are no direct sporting aspects to our work (other than enhanced health and fitness), nothing is based on animal stances or states of mind and there are no formalised ritual or pre-set movement routines.

The training methods are clearly thought out and have been developed by professionals in order to impart maximum knowledge in a relatively short time frame - importantly, with no harmful effects on health (in fact there are many health practices incorporated within System..

Describing Systema

The Russian martial art 'Systema', or 'The System' is not easily described because it does not readily compare with the more publicised and widely practiced martial arts.

The main aspect which differentiates Systema from other martial arts is the approach with which it is learnt. Systema students train in such a way as to develop their fundamental ability to function as a human being. In order to do this, learning must be undertaken in a completely natural way to rebuild the abilities that already exist in us but are 'deprogrammed' from an early age.

Everybody is different and has different strengths. These differences are reflected in the way people do everything, whether in a conflict situation or not. Although some martial arts force people to go against their nature by learning 'set' moves or methods of doing things, the real most effective action is always the easiest and most natural way. Therefore training in Systema is not done by repeating set moves and stances, but by gradually finding solutions to the problems each training exercise presents. These solutions are powerful tools; they are not easy to forget. The non-competitive aspect of Systema is especially important here because rather than attempting to 'win' in class, the whole class work together to refine each others responses to varying combat stimuli. In time the student discovers very strong innate sensitivities to the intent, force, and physical and mental condition of others.

Finding the solutions to challenging physical situations becomes easier if one adheres to four basic principles:

1. Form

'Form' means to make yourself comfortable and to align your body by supporting it using the balance of the skeleton rather than muscular tension. This puts the body in the strongest, steadiest position and allows ease of movement, relaxation and normal breathing.

2. Movement

The body is designed to move and should do so continuously when you seek to physically take action with others. You must be able to move each part of the body precisely and independently, but with the whole body and psyche working together as one unit. This makes it possible to keep the form of the body, helps relaxation and aids circulation and breathing.

3. Breathing

The way we breathe affects us physically and mentally. This becomes obvious when mental or physical changes coincide with changes in breathing. Understanding and control of breathing processes allow constant movement, correct form through control of mental stress (pain or fright) and aid relaxation. Once you start to understand breathing, it is even possible to control the heart beat and blood pressure in different parts on the body.

4. Relaxation

The natural tension of the body is different in every person. Precise, creative and economical movement is only possible within a relaxed body. Good breathing is also only possible in a relaxed body. Thus we can restore normal breathing by relaxation and vice versa. Constant movement and proper form are achieved by relaxation and ridding the body of unnecessary tension.

How can one prepare for real life? 

The answer is to make the training environment correct. For example if someone falls over it is likely be on concrete - so one must learn to fall safely on a hard floor without mats. This allows development of an accurate approach to falling and avoids the mental unpreparedness of transferring skills from an artificial to a real environment. The use of boxing gloves, pads and other protective equipment is also avoided. Every opportunity should be taken to experience things in a way that is as close to reality as possible..

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Date – Saturday  June 11th

Time – 1PM till 4pm

Location –  North Lakes Community Centre, North Lakes

Cost – Early Bird fee of $65 if paid before June 1st, $80 if paid after.

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