Systema For Life Podcast - Episode 11: Mark Jakabcsin

Interview with Systema Instructor Mark Jakabcsin, fomerly of Systema Charlotte, now teaching in Atlanta, Georgia, and Jacksonville, Florida, USA.

Mark was the only certified Systema Instructor in North Carolina when I arrived here in 2007, and host to the first seminar I attended with Vladimir. Before coming to Systema, Mark served in the US Navy and trained extensively in Judo and Aikijujitsu. Always generous with his knowledge, he has trained several Instructors now teaching in the western half of NC.

Here, we talk about his skeptical first experience of Systema, the role of emotions in training, and allowing your motivations to evolve over time.

You can find out more about Mark's classes - and read his insight-rich, multi-year blog - at www.systema-charlotte.com.

Systema For Life Podcast - Episode 10: Martin Wheeler

"When you play at an elite level, you always know that there is someone better out there. And you're going to run into them. If you don't have another set of toolboxes you can reach into, then...you've already lost."

Extended interview with world-renowned Systema Instructor Martin Wheeler, recorded prior to our seminar in North Carolina in October 2017.

Here, Martin reflects on a wide range of topics, including his first experience of working with Vladimir Vasiliev ("I meet this guy who...takes me apart in seconds, and was laughing and talking to someone else at the same time"; on training with martial greats like Marc Denny, Rigan Machado and Dan Inosanto; on pathways to enhanced performance; and the surprising benefits of sleep.

For more information on Martin's seminars worldwide, visit www.wheelersystema.com. For info on his school in Los Angeles, visit www.theacademybeverlyhills.com

Systema For Life Podcast - Episode 09: Frank Arias

Interview with Senior Systema Instructor Frank Arias, a 20-year veteran of Russian Martial Art HQ, Toronto, and Founder of Systema Combat Tactical, Ontario.

Here, we discuss his rocky path into Systema, teaching police and military groups, and the power and versatility of the Systema method.

Frank will be teaching a two-day seminar in Tampa, Florida the weekend of Feb 24-25 2018. Register now at tampasystema.com.

For general information about seminars and classes with Frank, visit www.systemacombat.com