Our Systema training year is now finished. Saturday’s “emergency class” closed out 2015 with some powerful student insights. Thanks to everyone who made it out. Fun time! In case you missed it, or already left down for vacation, Saturday’s class was a preview of what I will be covering in out next Systema Quarterly Workshop Read More …
A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away some Systema students were given a secret strategy for incredible power. Way back in 1977, it was revealed to us for the first time, only most of us didn’t realize it. In fact, it wasn’t until the 1990’s a generous Russian Martial Art teachers began Read More …
For those of you who missed it, here’s a quick clip from November’s Systema Colorado Workshop Weekend. [embedyt] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zzNTfeESI8o[/embedyt]
Early-Bird Registration for the next Weekend Systema Colorado Seminar with Brad Scornavacco and Al McLuckie, two of the earliest Certified Systema Instructors in the USA, ENDS TODAY! “Systema: From the Inside Out” will be two solid days of internal training, manifesting into external combat skills. Prepare your body for smooth, efficient motion to Move with Total Freedom, no Read More …
Cooking up Mastery My first exposure to learning how to cook came as a child, watching the WTTW public television show, The Frugal Gourmet, starring Jeff Smith.* I didn’t know what that name meant at the time, but I did know it was one of my dad’s favorite shows. We watched it for years, eyes Read More …
Registration for the next Weekend Systema Colorado Seminar with Brad Scornavacco and Al McLuckie, two of the earliest Certified Systema Instructors in the USA, is now open! “Systema: From the Inside Out” will be two solid days of internal training, manifesting into external combat skills. Prepare your body for smooth, efficient motion to Move with Total Freedom, Read More …
A common misconception about Systema is that we fight with our hands down. I’ve read vociferous tirades about this supposed “controversy,” including one using a machine to demonstrate reaction times that “proves” you should never have your hands down. All this demonstrates is you can respond faster to a non-human stimulus, the closer you start. Read More …
I have a student who helps teach law enforcement officers. He sent me this story, which gave me a good chuckle. He agreed to share it, on the condition of anonymity. “I got roped into helping with another self defense class today at work. Good fun and all. They wanted to run me thru the Read More …
Our next Quarterly Systema Workshop will be held on Saturday February 7th, 2015, beginning at 11:30 AM. The topic is: Systema Foundations — The Core Systema Principles, with an emphasis on Striking The workshop is the perfect opportunity for students new to Systema to get off to a great start, while experienced students will gain Read More …
