Fight Club

Most people try to win on the ground by using more strength.

In Systema, we learn something different.

Relaxed arms don’t mean weak arms. They mean faster movement, better sensitivity, and less fatigue.

When your arms stay relaxed, you can:
• Feel your partner’s intentions before they move.
• Transition smoothly instead of getting stuck.
• Conserve energy for when it really matters.
• Generate power from your whole body—not just your muscles.
• Stay calm under pressure and make better decisions.

Strength has its place. But relaxation gives you options.

That’s why ground fighting at FightClub isn’t about wrestling harder—it’s about moving smarter.

Ready to experience the difference?

🥋 Join us for a trial class at FightClub Toronto and discover how Systema can transform the way you move, breathe, and fight.

📍 East York, Toronto
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Emmanuel Manolakakis

Pull power from the legs and deliver Impact Emmanuel Manolakakis FightClub

Working against the legs with an open hand from your knees. Find the folding points around the joints Emmanuel Manolakakis FightClub

Systema training at FightClub some reflections from Emmanuel Emmanuel Manolakakis FightClub

A quick clip about giving your first more weight, length and relaxation to transfer more power into your punch. Emmanuel Manolakakis FightClub

The study of how to move tension (a grab in this case) with effort (my strength) or relaxation somewhere else that has an effect on the grab. This is not a technique it’s a feeling and awareness upon contact. The mind is not involved as much as the body. Emmanuel Manolakakis FightClub

Knowing your distance is the foundation of martial arts. Too close and you lose structure; too far and you lose opportunity. Mastering range teaches timing, control, and awareness, allowing technique to flow naturally while conserving energy and maintaining safety for everyone Emmanuel Manolakakis FightClub

Impact as a feeling. Transferring that feeling into a positive expression of martial arts. Impact should grow your fighting spirit, not worry it.

Allow your partner to touch(push your face). This concept might seem unorthodox at first but getting punched in the face happens in real life once in a while. 🤣 so embrace it. Then be able to ‘work’, survive and prevail.

Reflections and thoughts about training