Martial Jazz

I found this blog entry on JazzConspiracy.com.  Recognizing the link between Systema and jazz, it is nice to see people on the jazz side also seeing the connection.  I also recommend watching the documentary on jazz by Ken Burns. Bruce Lee: Jazz Giant “Normally, we don’t think of jazz and martial arts together, but to Read More …

Fighting…With Sticks

It’s been too long since fellow Senior Systema Instructor Martin Wheeler has visited Colorado, but fortunately Hollywood didn’t keep him away this weekend.  You know I’m not one for meticulously writing a review explaining every little drill Martin taught.  That would be a particularly “un-Systema-like” review.  Rather, I’ll recap what Martin was trying to teach Read More …

HOW TO TEACH SYSTEMA

HOW TO TEACH SYSTEMA Interview with Vladimir Vasiliev Question: We can see that Systema keeps rapidly growing. Many people enjoy practicing Systema and eagerly share it. It would be helpful if you gave some guidelines and directions to those who teach Systema as Certified Instructors and those who share Systema training informally with friends, colleagues Read More …