Another extended discussion with health and wellness guru - and Systema aficianado - Howard Jacobson. This week, on the subject of change - both intentional and inevitable. Change is a tricky one. Much as we try to assert our good intentions on the world, life has an irritating way of moving, flipping, and shifting our priorities and goalposts. As has been said before: the only constant in life is change. In the face of this:
how can we learn to accept change in our lives?
how can we work to maintain healthy routines in the face of big change?
how can Systema help us anticipate, endure, and facilitate change?
Handy for martial artists and health nuts alike! Your thoughts and comments always welcomed.
Find out more about Howard's healthy exploits at plantyourself.com and wellstarthealth.com.
SFL Episode 68: Scott McQueen
This week, an eye-opening interview with Scott McQueen of Systema Japan.
Orignally from Australia, Scott's first experience of Systema was straight in at the deep end - with a weeklong trip to Moscow, training under the legendary Mikhail Ryabko. This turned out to be the first of many such trips, and the beginning of a new phase in his martial and spiritual life. After 25 years in martial arts, and 12 years living and teaching in Japan and Singapore, he now teaches weekly classes in Tokyo, alongside Andy Cefai and Brett Adams. Here, we touch upon:
his intense experiences in Russia
the growth and popularity of Systema in Japan
the rationale behind differentiating ‘New School’ from ‘Old School’ Systema
the limitations of fitness training, versus training for health and survival
Find out more about training with Scott and Systema Japan at http://www.systemajapan.jp/
English-language info at http://www.systemajapan.jp/aboutsystemajapan/englishinfo
SFL Episode 67: Mark Winkler
This week, a deep, frank, and heartfelt discussion with Mark Winkler - Systema Instructor, Karate expert (Mark holds 6th Dan in Wado Ryu Karate), and a veteran bouncer and bodyguard with over 36 years on the job. In that time, Mark has experienced more physical conflict that most people can imagine - including a broken bottle to the throat that required life-saving surgery. In short, you don’t make it this far without learning a thing or two.
A proud Welshman and a dedicated professional, here Mark shares his honest feelings on:
Systema-based insights (that he wished he’d had much earlier in life)
how Systema has changed his work, life, and relationships
why - in his opinion - Systema is the ultimate training method for bodyguards and security professionals
Find out more about training with Mark by contacting him directly at admin@spsp.online