Come along and join in. The atmosphere at the Academy is open, friendly and highly productive. Beginners are very welcome.
No appointment is necessary to try out a class. Private and specialised classes can be arranged by appointment.
Systema is ideal for people with no martial arts background and is an excellent complementary skill set for soldiers and officers in law enforcement and security, as well as, experienced fighters of any martial arts and those with military backgrounds.
What should I wear? Just wear comfortable trousers (tracksuit bottoms or walking trousers are ideal) and a long sleeved top. Beginners are paired with advanced students in order to learn the basics and how to fall safely.
Class times:
Full Systema Classes on Tuesday and Thursday at 19:30 - 21:00 and Thursday morning 10.30-11.30
Breathing Classes on Monday at 19.30 and Tuesday and Thursday from 18.30-19.15
Daytime class on Thursdays 10.30-11.30am
Family classes on Saturdays from 10-11am
Here are the location details for those attending class in person:
- Address: Montecello Farm House, Devizes Road, Potterne, Devizes, SN10 5LN
- What 3 words location (highly recommend downloading the app): ///paradise.logbook.rewarding
- Directions:
- Montecello farm house is on the A360 Pottern road out of Devizes, accessible from Potterne only.
- If coming from Devizes direction, follow the A360 into Potterne.
- At the mini round about turn back on yourself towards Devizes and follow the road for approximately half a mile.
- There are two options:
- The first is a turning off the lay-by (option 1: this is a bit bumpy)
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- The second is on the right (just past the row of housed in the left) follow the drive around to the right and the academy can be found at the end of the lane.
- You drive past the house and down into a yard with 2 barns.
- If you have any problems please call me on 07584025206.
- Here is a map to help:
Instructor: Matt Hill Certified Systema Instructor & 5th Dan in Aikido.
- Affiliated by Mikhail Ryabko & Vladimir Vasiliev as a Full Instructor in Systema.
- Nationally Accredited Self Defence Instructor.
- Holistic approach to well being and martial arts.
- Authentic & traditional approach after 2 years living in Japan as an apprentice to Aikido Grand Master Morihiro Saito.
- Ex- Parachute Regiment Captain.
- Try something new - Regular outdoor, national and international courses.
Classes open to children and adults of both sexes from 4 years and above.
What is it like?
People have heard about it being a philosophy, meditation, a hand to hand and weapons system, a health practice. It is actually all of these and more. It is a path, a way of living your life to its fullest giving attention to all aspects of your body mind and spirit. Total well-being. Here is a short clip of a regular class:
http://youtu.be/wzIMkYqetfo
Payment options: It is £20 for a 2 session trial and then there are various options to suit your needs and budget. (Please note that payment must be made before training commences.)
Please note that due to the unique and cooperative training methodology, there are no beginner or advanced classes. All classes are open to everyone. The training is designed in such a way that all levels develop in each class and achieve quick results.
We look forward to seeing you soon. Still unsure? Read the comments of our regular students here: Testimonials
If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to call on 07584 025 206 or email: matt@matthill.co.uk.