Melbourne Systema and Systema Australia are proud to announce
Alex Kostic Systema Seminar 2007
MOVEMENT AS DEFENSE
Alex Kostic began his study of Systema with Vladimir Vasiliev in Toronto more than 10 years ago, and is a certified Senior Instructor. Alex has taught numerous international seminars in Systema as well as training seminars for law enforcement and military specialists.
Recently Alex has trained with fighters preparing for UFC, Pride and other mixed martial arts competitions. His previous martial art training includes various traditional Russian martial styles, Shotokan Karate and Taekwondo.
A philosopher by education and vocation, Alex is devoted to exploring the psychic, psycho-physical and Slavic (folk, fundamental, spiritual) aspects of the Systema approach to life.
The seminar will cover the fundamental principles of Systema including:
Breathing techniques to control fear and tension
Conditioning exercises to improve strength, mobility and health
Delivering and taking of strikes and kicks
Escapes from holds and chokes
Ground work and controlling an opponent on the ground
