In January 2017 at Arapahoe Basin, a skier was being let off the ski lift when his backpack got caught up in the lift chair. He was yanked past the skier drop off and pulled, along with his backpack, as the chair returned on its way to the base of the lift. As he was Read More …
It’s been about a year since I developed Rheumatoid Arthritis Disease, and now seems like good time to take stock as to how having such an unpredictable disease has had on my martial arts training and skill. RA, as it’s commonly called, manifests in varying levels of pain, inflammation, stiff joints and fatigue as my Read More …
Our next Systema Colorado Quarterly Weekend Workshop — Blades, Batons and Bare Hands — is set! Join us Saturday and Sunday, November 12th and 13th, 2016 for some wild weapons work and empty-hand defense. Click below to register: I’m In! For Blades, Batons and Bare Hands This EARLY-BIRD SPECIAL ($50 OFF) ends October 15th, so Read More …
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 …
