“Systema is a method for me to deal with these fears and so, hopefully, by the end of my life uncover the Michael I was meant to be in God’s plan.” – Testimonial from Michael Katzensteiner
After doing the 28 Day Programme and Breathing Exercises online I was curious to come into closer contact with Systema.
Matt kindly answered my questions per mail and invited me to skype with him about my further steps.
In that meeting he encouraged me to join the Living Systema Camp in Wiltshire. I was deeply impressed by his clear and calm manner, an impression that deepened during the camp. To get mindful seemed possible …
The step-by-step curriculum for learning helpful ways concerning breathing, relaxed and balanced movement, gaining flexibility, self-confidence in potentially dangerous situations and awareness (my aims for the camp) exceeded all my expectations.
To be allowed to do this together with outstanding, nice and supportive people who had great patience with a nearly 72-year old rookie touched me deeply.
The frame – living in the woods and learning some bush-craft skills – fitted perfectly into the general objectives. We had also enough time to talk to each other, to laugh (a lot!) or to have some rest to digest all we had learned.
What I discovered for myself was especially how restricted and permeated with fear I am.
Systema is a method for me to deal with these fears and so, hopefully, by the end of my life uncover the Michael I was meant to be in God’s plan.
Breathing, movement and the combat part of Systema began to unify in my experience. To do this in baby steps, in a way that is “nice and calm” as a new friend encouraged me, is my aim now.
I will find a Systema group in my region and follow this path. I feel deep gratitude towards Matt and each participant of the group and hope to be back soon!
Michael.
New downloadable courses coming soon!
- Stay tuned for two new video courses that will be coming out soon – A Stick mobility and conditioning sequence and a walking mobility sequence. Both can done on a walk and are fantastic all round mobility and conditioning programmes.
My thanks to Michael for sharing his testimonial and for his bravery on attending the course.
With respect and best wishes,
Matt.