Systema: The Wave Principle DVD by Vladimir Vasiliev

Lesson 1 – Body and Arms
Lesson 2 – Hips

What is the Wave Principle?

Have you seen a strike of a long whip? A small movement of the handle initiates momentum, the force travels along the length of the whip and the impact is magnified at the tip.

A similar movement can be initiated in the body. A short impulse can start at any connection point in the body and travel as a wave, building power to another target area. There is a quick and smooth alternation of tension and relaxation. For example, from a chest-shoulder connection to the fist, or from the hip-pelvis to the foot.

In this film, Vladimir uncovers how to create the wave and generate the power during exercises, how to utilize the wave for moving along obstacles and lines of attack, for defense, counter-attacks, escapes, strikes, kicks, and takedowns.

You will see powerful whip-like strikes, short intense punches, hits with the open hand, elbow and shoulder, catching the power from your hip rotation all the way to your fist.

Lesson 1 is on generating power through the body and arms
Lesson 2 is on generating power from the rotations of the hips.

Length: 1 hour & 5 min.