by Vladimir Vasiliev & Systema Practitioners from around the world
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This book is a collection of 33 vibrant stories sent over the years to Systema HQ Toronto.
People who practice Systema share their experiences when Systema saved their life.
Systema develops all three levels of human abilities – the physical, psychological and the psychic. Those who train consistently become true warriors with combative skill, unwavering spirit and physical prowess. Even those who capture the key principles of breathing, natural movement, and resilience are able to face danger, survive threats and triumph over hardship – as you will read in this book.
The stories are classified into 5 categories:
- Survival
- Street Crime
- Daily Warrior
- Saved by Breath
- Strong in Spirit
Enjoy reading the chronicles, each treasure from someone’s life will enrich yours.
122 pages in print.
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A review from Scott Meredith, Ph.D, well-known writer, publisher, and top expert on oriental and international martial arts.
“If you start reading Systema Chronicles, you won’t be able to stop yourself til you’re done. The stories will come back to you over and over through your days. And when that day comes when you’re up against it, as each of these great people were, that one story you need, for that moment, will be there, and it will bring you home.”
Christine D. –
This book is filled with inspiring stories that really bring the benefits of Systema to life. Highly recommended!
Carlos Alvarez –
A truly captivating book. I found it hard to put it down once I’d started – the balance between the stories of adventure to the ones that feel like a breath of fresh air is perfect. Highly recommend to anyone – not just Systema students.
Roman Blago –
Inspiring and moving. Stories that bring joy and tears. Each story is unique, special, and personal in its own way. Nevertheless, all of them united by the same thread. One that brings us all together. The one that gives us hope, the name of which is Systema. Must-read for all those curious about the application of Systema in their life.
Cristian George –
I already read 2 stories and it’s it’s such a good read : concise and insightful. Great for people that have never heard of Systema or practitioners. These are real-life situations – the 2 stories I read – one was extreme, one was unique and the reader can extract a powerful truth. Very much like a Zen aphorism – these stories are very powerful- but they come from contemporary individuals – not from somebody hundreds of years ago.
Morris Shaw –
I have just read a few of the stories from the book. They are so amazing and instructive! The woman that fell down the mountain and the one fighting cancer and all the others, I find them very inspirational. Looking forward to reading more.
Stephen Dietrich –
I am very happy to see this book’s release! There are so many inspirational and educational stories from the Systema Community.
Eric Torres –
When I first began reading The Systema Chronicles, I remember thinking to myself how incredible it is to have knowledge and experience with something like Systema and everything it has to offer, and to now be able to read about how it’s saved us all in some way!
I immediately started paying close attention to my breathing, and it made my experience reading each anecdote more liveable and applicable –it brought each story to life and my eyes even felt more alive and filled with expression.
Reading about people’s lived experiences with Systema breathing was hugely invigorating and gratifying. An immense humility was gained from knowing the extreme depths some people have been able to apply Systema principles in moments of crisis.
I feel more prepared and trained after reading about people’s shared memories with the greatness that Systema brings.
Elisey, Systema Youth Student. –
I like how everything is described. It’s really interesting, I like the story of Vladimir’s daughter. I would give this book 5 stars!
Adam Zettler –
Absolutely heartwarming book. The stories show the true meaning and the depth of Systema. From the illness recovery to the life threats, Systema comes to the rescue and helps to survive. This wonderful book shows how wide Systema is and how much more it is than a martial art. This book is another example of how in Systema training, we train not for sport, but for survival. I can’t recommend this book enough! I will be getting more copies to give for gifts.