Short Work with Upper Body by Mikhail Ryabko

In February 2019, Systema founders, Mikhail Ryabko and Vladimir Vasiliev, presented an outstanding Summit of Masters in Paris. In this video clip, Mikhail demonstrates very refined work. He uses very subtle movements of his chest and stomach (no hands) for full control of his opponent. How does Mikhail do that? He tenses up the point of contact to create support for his opponent Tommy, then let’s go of this tension to bring the partner out of balance. Furthermore, he continues subtle alternating tension and relaxation in his body, so that Tommy pushes and cannot let go but keeps flying around instead. Enjoy the demonstration and Tommy’s explanations of what he felt was happening. In English, French and Russian. Join the upcoming Summit of Masters in-person or online on Oct 16, 2021: SYSTEMA movies and merchandise: Facebook: Instagram: .