Vitalizing activity as Chi Kung, Tai Chi or Systema should be trained outdoors. Trying to increase vital energy (often called chi, ki prana, or živa) indoors is like having a shower under an umbrella, or installing solar panels in the house instead of on the roof. ? A roof protects us not just from rain and wind, but also from vital energy. … Read More
Anatomy trains in motion
Exploration of our movements brought me a few years ago to a Tom Myers book: Anatomy Trains. This book massively changed my perception of our movements. It helped me to see the whole human body much more holistically. Instead of separated muscles, I see the united body, with a myofascial networkacross the whole of it. The new perception of the body helped me to better understand … Read More
The Flow of Balance in a Fight
The Flow of Balance in a Fight In the previous blog titled: ‘Flow of Balance’ I explained how we flow against gravity and how we can synchronise with others.Now the question is: how can this be used in a real fight? The answer: two waves can combine to create either constructive (in phase) or destructive force (out of phase). If … Read More
Flow of Balance
by Tibi Moravcik Is it actually possible for someone to stand absolutely still? No. Even if you try to stand still, you are still moving, the human body is constantly juggling to maintain balance. True stillness is not achievable. The small movements which keep us balanced flow in continuous waves from the ground up through the whole body to the … Read More
Stress Management
Systema stress management By Tibor Moravcik How does stress affect your body and mind? Many of us live today under pressure, under stress. Chronic stress negatively affects the human body, especially musculoskeletal, respiratory, cardiovascular, endocrine, gastrointestinal, nervous and reproductive systems. Stress is also one of the reasons for mental disorders.Stress usually causes undesirable tension which consumes your vital energy, makes you … Read More
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