Systema. We do so much each session I always forget some of it.
Today started with ground wriggling using shoulders, moved into circular situps (using shoulder rotations), then partner situps andwheelbarrow pushups. Then one person rolling on top of the other, various versions of this, idea is to get used to unusual pressures on the body. Progresses to one partner applying pressure to the body in two directions – aim is to resist and maintain structure with just the needed muscles but to stay relaxed everywhere else. Then a series of tension/relaxation/breathing exercises.
Then pushing – working with the partners body to see how it moves and bends. The concept is exactly like Ricks. Progressed to breaking structure, shearing, locking. Lots of time on this. Some exquisitely simple principle-based movements. Then the walking “mummy” drill – first just evading with flow and a stick if it works, progressing to disruption. This amps up until the drill has people moving aggressively at the central target from all directions – who has to continously flow and evade/destroy. Disrupt/avoid/circle/take down/push people together/ use them as weapons against each other.
I had this working really well at times, when i forget the karate stuff. And pre-emption is not frowned upon lol. But still have to work to eliminate the habit of defending/blocking/elbows up. Got to relax Sue.
These guys are supremely loose.