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#martialarts #systema #martialartshistory Does Systema really produce more powerful strikes? In this video, I put Systema’s striking principles to the test using an electronic force meter to find out whether its emphasis on relaxation, breathing, movement and structure can actually increase punching force. Systema is often described as a martial art built around relaxation and natural movement rather than a conventional fighting stance. But how much difference do these principles actually make when you put them to the test? I start with a baseline punch, then progressively introduce four key Systema concepts: • Breathing • Relaxation • Movement • Structure At each stage, I perform multiple strikes and measure the force produced using an electronic force meter. The goal isn't simply to demonstrate the techniques, but to investigate whether these principles produce a measurable difference in punching force. The results are then compared against the baseline to see which principles actually changed the force of the strike — and which ones didn't. This is part of my Martial Arts: Investigated series, where I test claims, techniques and training methods from different martial arts rather than simply taking them at face value. Have you trained Systema? What do you think of its approach to striking? Let me know in the comments. Subscribe for more martial arts history, experiments, weapons testing and investigations. 📚 BOOKS & RESOURCES 📙 Related Reading Strikes: Soul Meets Body Vladimir Vasiliev & Scott Meredith eBook: https://link.amazon/B05kFc8KV Paperback: https://link.amazon/B0cTYFlgD4 📘 My Books Legendary Masters of the Martial Arts eBook: https://amzn.to/47DBD4g Hardback: https://amzn.to/47SzcJU Paperback: https://amzn.to/47DBIF6 The Martial Arts of Vietnam: An Overview of History and Styles eBook: https://amzn.to/41bESMq Paperback: https://amzn.to/48jTgWz Top 10 Techniques Every Fighter Should Know Kicks: eBook: https://amzn.to/4cdrOMM Paperback: https://amzn.to/3Qc5732 Elbows & Knees: eBook: https://amzn.to/4mzYOlT Paperback: https://amzn.to/4taBuO2 WATCH NEXT https://youtu.be/jIur9zmzEk8?si=F2EvIuwtE-4WvFrj 🔔 SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE For more deep dives into martial arts history, myths, techniques and real-world effectiveness, subscribe to Martial Arts: Investigated. #Systema #MartialArts #MartialArtsHistory #MartialArtsExperiment #Striking #Punching #CombatSports #SelfDefense #RussianMartialArts #ForceTesting #MartialArtsTraining #MartialArtsInvestigated