Beyond the Physical: Russian Martial Art
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Brand: SystemaPrimary Contributor: Mikhail Ryabko
Running Time: 100 unknown-units
Published: 2000
Studio: Systema
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DVD Review: Mesmerizing to watch -- literally
Summary: 5 Stars
I agree with reviewer "matt" almost word for word so mostly I will focus on things he didn't say or said with difference emphasis.
Perhaps I might disagree very slightly on the tape being misnamed, as this is truly beyond the physical, but is rather psychological, visual, and attacks o defends using pressure points, visual disturbance, non-verbal hypnosis and kinesiology principles.
The instructor (through the excellent interpreter who REALLY knows her job and likely works with this Mikhail regularly) makes clear that nothing magical or supernatural is happening here but that he is very explicitly using body mechanics and psychology to work the magic.
In a few places the students seem to throw themselves too easily, but this is really just similar to jiu-jitsu or aikido players who throw themselves to avoid a bad, awkward, or joint breaking maneuver -- amateurs will be thrown too, but falling badly hurts, while rolling through a good fall makes it easy to get back up immediately.
Mikhail demonstrates enough defenses against "hard attacks" to convince me that he is doing these tricks for real.
If you have every engaged in "ki tickling", then you might best understand this method as "combat ki tickling". It seems to be rooted in a combination of aiki and break states from NLP/hypnosis -- as well as more that I am still trying to internalize fully.
E.g., I suspect that he is intercepting the coordination between visual and inner ear queues that support the critical balance needed for bipedal motion -- as well as disturbing the kinesthetic/proprioceptive feedback from the body when he taps, presses, strokes or otherwise engages a pressure point.
He is also clear in pointing out that if anything doesn't work against a determined opponent, then all of his methods can be assisted with strikes -- this would be similar to the invisible (missing to most newbies) atemi or pressure point strikes in most Aikido practice -- they are there but you don't need them or the extra damage during practice.
Negatives:
1) I wish he had been a little more explicit about "how to know" which movement will work, strategy and tactics sorts of information. Maybe no one asked. (It's a live seminar.) This is similar to the problem of "How do you know you are doing Tai Chi or Aikido correctly?")
2) How well will it work on a drunk or a PCP dusted moron intent on mayhem? (I suspect just fine for Mikhail.)
To repeat the warning given by matt though: Probably not a the best FIRST tape on Systema (Russian MA) or on martial arts in general.
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Description of Beyond the Physical: Russian Martial Art
The most impressive film in the world of martial arts! Breathtaking demonstrations and detailed instructions on how to develop and apply the highest form of self-defense - the Psychic Energy. Overcome any attack with minimal or no physical contact at all! Based on years of intense combat and secret missions, this is an outstanding presentation of the most subtle and powerful ways to move, strike and control your opponents, biomechanics, breathing, human psychology and foresight. Truly, once in a lifetime opportunity to expand your skills beyond the physical.Bestsellers in DVD
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