Systema Book - Russian Martial System
"Systema was suggested to me and I arranged lessons with Giuseppe. I can say that without a doubt, my time with him gave me the confidence to believe in myself on another level. If you would have told me what I would have learned before I went there, I never would have believed anyone, I would be as sceptical as other people are when they have never seen what I have."
A.S.- Female Police officer
Testimonials
Testimonial 1 from A.S. Female Police officer
I am currently serving as a police officer with the metropolitan police, I have tried a number of martial arts and before I was to join my job I wanted to try something that I thought would give me a more realistic chance of helping me, (I'm a female with not a great amount of physical strength).
Systema was suggested to me and I arranged lessons with Giuseppe. I can say that without a doubt, my time with him gave me the confidence to believe in myself on another level. If you would have told me what I would have learned before I went there, I never would have believed anyone, I would be as sceptical as other people are when they have never seen what I have.
With Systema, seeing is believing, and I just can't believe how not everyone knows about it!!
I was capable of doing stuff that I would not have believed possible, and the most amazing thing about it, is that it is not about strength. The theory you learn you can apply to so many aspects of your life, like even now when I feel pain, I can hear Giuseppe in my head and it really isn't as bad!! There are so many ways it will influence you.
There isn't a lot I can say because you really do have to become a part of it and see for yourself, Giuseppe is wise in so many areas and for me it was like a life coach almost, not just a 'martial arts system' or a 'self defence'. I truly believe in Systema, it is so much more than you could ever imagine when you first embark on that journey.
Testimonial 2 from C.S.A Male police officer
As an operational police officer in the UK, Systema has opened my mind to far more than I could have ever hoped. After a relatively short period of training in Systema I am able to adapt principles and techniques that are effective, proportionate and within the confines of the law to effectively resolve conflict situations, I have also acquired a greater awareness of stress, the negative effects it imposes on the body and mind and how to recognise the signs and avoid it. The benefits of this apply to everything in both my work and home life. I am healthier and happier than I have ever been, the challenges that I meet day to day develop my understanding and make me stronger.
To me Systema is not a martial art it's a lifestyle that offers limitless opportunities and potential. My only regret is that I didn't find it sooner.
Testimonial 3 from A student - H
Systema has literally saved me. This statement sounds fantastical, or some sort of cult, brain-washing bullshit. All I can tell is my (condensed) story, and let you decide, while I get on with my Systema enriched life. Since childhood, I have had a weak left leg and deformed flat foot. My leg could not bear my weight well as a child. My foot was also numb and I had limited movement in the toes. My right foot was better, but not great. My balance was appalling, as was my reaction speed and hand to eye co-ordination. At school, Sports were a nightmare. Standing for more than 20 minute hurt. My wrists popped in and out of joint at will. In 2004 aged 24, I fell down a flight of stairs and damaged two disks and some muscle groups in my back, resulting in an exacerbation of my leg troubles, severe pain, a loss of movement and the necessity of a walking stick. I also went up to 125kg in weight. I was screwed. Through an odd set of coincidences, I started Systema two years ago. I had never played a sport let alone a martial art. I did not take my stick to the first lesson, the first time I had walked unaided in about 6 months (my back was usually bearable in the summer). I have not used it since. Within 5 months, I cycled a 360 mile charity bike ride. I now weigh 100 kg - can now move all my toes on my left foot, can stand unaided on my left leg, roll forwards and back wards, and many other movements that appeared like magic to me before, besides more combat related abilities. Systema has freed me from a miserable spiral. Whatever state, or pain, or blight you are in, give it a try, and stick with it, it works. It helps that Giuseppe and Uldis are amazing teachers.
