Systema For Life Podcast - Episode 26: On Emotions

Host Glenn Murphy chats with health and wellness guru Howard jacobson about the role of emotions in our psychological lives.

Along the way, we touch upon: how emotions are constructed in the brain; the relative contributions of memory, attention and sensation to the soup of emotions we experience; simple drills for observing emotional states; and training your inner Homer Simpson.

Check out Howie's health-centred exploits at www.plantyourself.com.

Mentioned in the episode:

How Emotions Are Made
by Lisa Feldman-Barrett

Awareness Through Movement
by Moshe Feldnekrais
 

Systema For Life Podcast - Episode 25: Bratzo Barrena

"Systema...starts without a cage. You don't have to lose the cage, because you are not *in* a cage...you are free. You just have to understand: what can you do when you are free?"

 

 

In-depth discussion with Systema Instructor and co-founder of Systema Peru / Ruso Combate Funcional – Perú Bratzo Barrena.

Bratzo has many years of experience in martial arts and combative training, and is the translator of many articles published by Russian Martial Art HQ in Spanish.

Here, he shares his insights into what makes Systema different, the difference between duelling and survival, the myth of invincibility, and the necessity of "acting your age" in combat!

Find out more about Systema Peru online, and read articles in English and Spanish, at

http://systemarusocf.wixsite.com/peru/blog

Referenced in this podcast:

"I Saw A Video...Systema Doesn't Work!"

"What To Expect In Systema"

Systema For Life Podcast - Episode 24: Q&A with Martin Wheeler

Part two of an extended Q&A with world-renowned Systema Instructor and martial arts phenomenon, Martin Wheeler - co-owner of The Academy, Los Angeles, and trainer to elite athletes, military groups, and movie stars alike. Regulars at Martin's studio include Wesley Snipes, Dan Inosanto, and Chadwick Boseman (Marvel's Black Panther).

Here, we discuss how Systema breathwork and psychological training function in real, life-or-death situations, the parallels Martin has found between writing and teaching, and what it's like to be teaching Dan Inosanto, Richard Norton, Marc Denny, and other legendary figures in martial arts.

East coasters - please note that Martin will be coming to NC SYSTEMA on Sep 22-23 2018 to teach a two-day seminar entitled Slip, Strike, Grapple, on the subject of distance, timing, and core fighting tactics. Sign up before April 1st and save $100 on the door price. Martin's seminars with us have sold out the last 6 years running, and numbers are capped due to venue requirements. So don't delay. Click here to register online.