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"That's what so great about Systema - we practice these things in training, and we become better at work, better at relationships...maybe not perfect, but better than yesterday..."For this, the last SFL podcast of 2017, we bring you a deep, honest, and far-reaching discussion with Ryō Onishi of Systema Osaka, Japan.Here, Ryō generously shares his hard-earned knowledge of Systema as a process and how it changes us as people. Along the way, we touch upon his initial reluctance and surprise at becoming an instructor; the perils of being too tehnical; the importance of accepting your limitations, and Systema as an "engine of understanding".You can find out more about Ryō's classes and seminars at http://systemaosaka.jp (日本語). For information in English and Japanese, check out http://www.systemajapan.jp/aboutsystemajapan/englishinfo
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Part one of an extended chat with veteran martial artist and Systema Instructor Brad Scornavacco, Founder of the Systema Colorado - one of the most successful Systema schools in the USA. Brad has been training Systema under Vladimir Vasiliev for more then 20 years, and has made numerous trips to Russia to train under Mikhail Ryabko at Moscow HQ.Here, we talk about teaching Systema alongside other martial disciplines; the amateur vs the professional mindset; and how his background in philosophy and economics have influenced his teaching and approach to business. For more information about classes and seminars with Brad, visit http://www.systemacolorado.com/
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This episode, another health-focused chat with Howard Jacobson - Systema aficionado, podcaster, and co-founder of WellstartHealth.com.Here, we go deep on the subject of healing, including:
Western pathology-based medicine vs traditional paradigms of healingPsychoimmunlogy and the Placebo EffectSystema health practices in relation to Ayurveda, Chinese Medicine, and other modalitiesCultivating pliability, vitality, and antifragility in the bodyusing Systema to inlfuence the mind through the bodyMentioned in this epsiode:PlantYourself episode with Dr Wayne JonasLet Every Breath by Vladimir VasilievSystema Healing by Matt HillBreath Work: 30 Breathing Exercises by Gene Smithson -
"You can find anybody who's managing a company, and it's the guys who run towards problems, the people who run towards discomfort. And not because they crave conflict. But because there's a problem that needs (to be) solved."Musings, obersvations, and hard-earned lessons from business manager, investor, CEO and NC-based Systema practitioner Bryan Johns. Here, Bryan offers his vision of Systema for Business Executives, and how martial arts training - and Systema in particular - has helped him progress from ne'er-do-well kid to USAF engineer to President of a global engineering company. Why black belts and MBAs matter less than you think The power of fast, iterative problem solving The dangers of outsourcing responsibility, and the benefits of assuming it And Bryan's 3 cardinal rules of Systema and Life (TM) 1) Practice the principles, and the techniques will take care of themselves 2) You don't have to go to every fight you're invited to 3) Where you're at (emotionally) matters A long one, but a good one if you're interested in leveraging you training for all asepcts of life and work.
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This week, an uplifting and inspiring chat with UK-based Systema Instructor Matt Hill. Matt is a former British Army Paratrooper Captain, and founder of the Matt Hill Systema Academy, based in Wiltshire (western England). An accomplished leader, teacher, and crisis management expert, Matt has a calming demeanour, an adventurous spirit, and a tireless dedication to training and living Systema. Here, we talk about:
How he pivoted to meet new training needs during the pandemicHis incredible 2019 expedition to the jungles of Borneo (and forthcoming trip to Guatemala)Lessons learned from nature and indigenous guidesHis new online Systema AcademyMentioned in this episode:
Matt's books and e-books centered on Systema Health and Living (highly recommended)Free downloadable breathwork here.The all-new, on-demand Matt Hill Systema Academy Online -
Well here we are - we made it to the end of 2020 - some of us limping to the finish, but across the line, nonetheless. Among all the challenges and problems we faced this year, I was grateful for the enjoyable and thought-provoking conversations that the Systema For Life podcast provided, and grateful for the opportunity to slow down, think more deeply, and reach out to guests I otherwise may never have considered. This year, we had a wider range of guests and topics on the show, ranging from the collected wisdom of expert Systema Instructors like Vladimir Vasiliev and Emmanuel Manolakakis, to the musings of scientists and academics on fields relating to Systema practice. We had doctors, historians, philosophers, one professor of indigenous knowledge, and - entirely coincidentally -two former British Commandos. All waxing lyrical on what it means to breathe, move, think, train, stay healthy, stay prepared, and thrive in an uncertain world. I hope you enjoy this selection of conversations from the last 12 months of podcasts, and that it might inspire you to go back and listen to any that you may have missed, or perhaps mine some of these episodes for hidden gems of wisdom. This selection includes:
Tyson Yonkaporta on the necessity of understanding violenceEmmanuel Manolakakis on finding renewed creativity and focus through solo trainingJoe Gehr on threat and risk assessment during the pandemicAlberto Nacif on concrete lifestyle measures you can take to ensure robust healthVladimir and Valerie Vasiliev on not waiting for superheroes to rescue youOnce again, I’d like to thank all our listeners for staying with us, and especially our supporters and patrons, who have kept the podcast afloat through the last year, and continue to do so with monthly donations via Patreon or PayPal. If you have enjoyed the show this year, you can spare a few bucks each month, and you would like to help to ensure its survival of the show into 2021, please visit ncsystema.com/support today, and become a Systema For Life supporter today. -
This week, a brief chat with Senior Systema Instructor Martin Wheeler, following his recent Redwoods Systema Camp in California, and foreshadowing his 4-day Masterclass events in Los Angeles and Raleigh/Durham, NC. Here, we chat about:- insights from teaching and training worldwide- the benefits of multi-day immersion training- the surprising effects of training outdoors- discomfort as a necessary path to awarenessBoth of Martin's Masterclass events - East Coast and West - are still open for registration. Click below for details.Masterclass Los Angeles (Oct 1-4 2021)The Academy Beverly HillsEast Coast Masterclass (Oct 21-24)Falls Lake (nr Raleigh), North Carolina
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This week, we chat with Dimitri Trufanov of Systema: Russian Martial Art Chicago - engineer, father of three, Systema instructor, and Russian translator for numerous Systema seminars, articles, and training videos.Russian by birth, but training in America since 2003, Dimitri has enjoyed an uncommon level of access to three of our style's greatest masters - Mikhail Ryabko, Vladimir Vasiliev, and Konstantin Komarov - and gained some serious wisdom along the way. Here, we talk about:
How he found Systema - or how Systema found himHis pivotal moment - a 1-1 private lesson with Mikhail Ryabko in MoscowSystema as a constructivist, body-centered teaching methodHealing the elderly, tempering the youngHow Systema restored both his humanity and his eyesight!A fascinating account, not to be missed. Find out more about training with Dimitri via the Systema Vasiliev website, or at http://www.systemarussianmartialart.com
