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Testimonials
Peter Martin
Previous experience: 3 years karate, 1 year taekwondo, 1 year Jeet Kune Do/Filipino martial arts/Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, 2 years Boxing/Muay Thai
The system has a unique approach to training that emphasises thinking creatively and acting spontaneously, letting the situation dictate the course of action rather than trying to force techniques on the situation. It is a type of learning that I
personally find very natural and enjoyable. Classes are always varied and interesting, and have an extremely friendly and ego-free atmosphere. Good fun, too!
John Piprani
Previous experience: I was a late starter, I am 44 now and started Wing Chun informally about 10 years ago, I still occasionally Chi Sau with my old training partner. I have been training in Systema since 2002, I tend to train once a week.
Paul Genge has a very physical hands on style of teaching and a business like' style of fighting. He avoids teaching techniques and focus's very much on the principles of Systema. At first I found this lack of techniques difficult to deal with. I now appreciate that in a stressful, unpredictable situation, remaining calm and relaxed allows your body to decide what is best to do. Your body may use a technique or not, but it will behave appropriately if you focus on the principles.
Iain
Previous experience: Karate as a young teenager for about one year.
Seeing masters of The System like Mikhail Ryabko and Vladimir Vasiliev has shown me how effective this Martial Art can be at its highest level. More importantly, Paul has shown me first hand how devastating it can be. Being able to learn from someone as experienced as Paul is a great thing. I can honestly say that I have never left class without enjoying myself, and learning something new.
Kerry-Jane Shenton
Previous experience: The system is the first martial art I have studied.
Comments about the system or class: At first, I was very nervous about starting systema and my boyfriend had just dragged me along to the class. Despite my nervousness, I thoroughly enjoyed the first lesson, and have enjoyed every subsequent lesson. I find the Systema approach very beginner friendly and my confidence in myself and my abilities has increased a great deal. I am not a physically strong person, but I find the principles of the system focus on areas that anyone can use, and doesn't favour the big strong men with whom I share a class. The class has an extremely friendly and open atmosphere where everyone can learn at their own pace and level. It is a great benefit to learn from someone as experienced and understanding as Paul, and I feel I have learnt a great deal already even after such a short time, and even though I have no martial arts experience prior to this.
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