All the technical skill in the world is of no use without the correct mindset. One aspect of Systema training is the use of "survival" mindset - letting the body do what it needs to do in order to survive the situation. This mindset is beyond fear-based agression or pretending to be a predatory animal and taps into the body's primordial response to danger

This DVD shows some basic and practical methods to help you experience survival mindset and also shows how to incorporate it into your strikes, kicks and takedowns

The aim of any real encounter is to finish it as quickly and as safely as possible. Survival mindest, along with the approriate physical skills is the most efficient and healthy way to achieve this result.

We recommend a working knowledge of basic Systema breathing work before attempting these drills