Rob Poyton

Systema Vlog Aug 26 The One Inch Punch
We revisit a drill in context of working the one inch punch. All you need is a cup of water!

Systema Vlog August 26 The Inch Punch We revisit a drill in context of working the one inch punch. All yo...

Today's Class Notes

1. Breathwork
2. Balance
3. Stick exercises and massage
4. Stick pushing
5. Knife flow
6. Pushing with fist - strengthening and alignment exercise
7. Sink and expand rather than push
8. Short stick soft deflection reviewed
9. Applying the same with the hand
10. Minimal effort work with fingers to break posture - find position and angle
11. Pressure points vs working into tension or "gaps" in the armour.
12. Applying on the move, links with massage
13. Working into flow state - intuitive rather than planned response
14. Detaching from result, developing flow
15. Speed comes from relaxation and deeper connection to our nervous system.
16. Extended flow sparring, whole body movement
17. Breathwork
18. Circle and finish
19. Remembering Sergey

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Today's Class Notes

1. Breathwork and balance
2. Stick exercises and pushing
3. Knife flow
4. Relaxed work for hot weather!
5. Using the fingers, three parts
6. Locking/breaking, let attacker "give you" the fingers
7. Fingers to eyes and face, from flinch to control to damage
8. Finger pressure to break structure / takedowns
9. Working when hot, tired and or injured, unique Systema perspectives
10. Free sparring for the above
11. Integrated body movement - minimum exertion for maximum effect
12. Heal / hurt massage / pain compliance
13. Hand and finger sensitivity and strengthening
14. Free striking work / punch massage
15. Breathing
16. Circle and finish

Systema Vlog June 26 How to Sweep
The foot sweep is a method that requires no strength or tension, but it does need good timing. Here's the basics to get you started.

Systema Vlog June 26 How to Sweep The foot sweep is a method that requires no strength or tension, bu...

Today's Class Notes

1. Breathwork
2. Stick warm up
3. Hammer time
4. Knife flow drill
5. Evasive movement with whole body
6. Refining footwork
7. Cutting into an attack - the counting method
8. Angle and placement, moving into the other person's space
9. Sweeps basics - watch the steps, timing, extend or deflect the stepping foot
10. Sweeps vs a punch or grab
11. Foot trap and take down
12. Staying comfortable in uncomfortable situations
13. Calmness leads to precision and efficiency
14. Power through relaxation
15. Heavy hits while on the move
16. Free sparring
17. Massage with punches
18. Breathing and posture
19. Circle and finish