SFL Episode 79: Ivan Butsan

This episode, a frank and heartfelt discussion on the practice and benefits of Systema with Ivan Butsan - longtime student of Vladimir Vasiliev and an Instructor at Russian Martial Art HQ, Toronto. Few who have trained with Ivan at HQ will forget the experience. He is at once a powerhouse of structure, a skilled opponent, and for those who are open to his insights, a generous teacher and training partner.
He is also the author and presenter of a popular Systema Blog, detailing lessons and principles he has learned at HQ.

Here, we talk at length about:

  • his first impressions of Systema

  • how and why he started his Systema Blog

  • the relationship between physical and psychological practice (including "energy work")

  • why it's important to tailor your Systema (for proper fit)

  • why he hates the phrases "stay loose" and "self defense"!

 Check out Ivan's YouTube Channel here, and visit the accompanying Systema Blog at www.systemablog.com

SFL Episode 78: Vincent Hurner

A fascinating discussion with Vincent Hurner of Subrosa Systema, Geneva.

A trained economist, criminologist, martial artist, and therapeutic hypnotist - it's fair to say that Vincent is a true polymath in the field of human behaviour. As such, his views and insights on Systema are highly informed, and uniquely interesting.

Here, we touch upon:

  • his ongoing wonder at the depth of Systema

  • how Systema, bodywork, and hypnosis can overlap is useful ways

  • creating the conditions for self-understanding and self-healing

  • the interplay between emotions, intuitions, and trauma

Visit Subrosa Systema (Switzerland) at www.subrosa-systema.com.
Find out more about Vincent's therapeutic work at www.hypn-ose.com.

SFL Episode 77: On Connection

This week, another pensive discussion with health and wellness guru Howard Jacobson - author, podcaster, and co-founder of WellStartHealth.com. Here, we discuss the concept of connection - within and without the practice of Systema.

Including how we can use Systema to:

  • discover the connections within yourself (body systems, breathing, structure)

  • improve your connections to other people (whether striking or chatting)

  • understand your connection to your environment (nature, work, lifestyle)

  • connect to something bigger than yourself

Find out more about Howie's healthy exploits at www.wellstarthealth.com, and check out his podcast at plantyourself.com