Nikki and John explore the origins of Systema, from the influences of Mikhail Ryabko and Viktor Spiridonov to its unique focus on relaxation and intuitive movement. They discuss foundational techniques like breathing and tactical adaptability, drawing on comparisons to Tai Chi and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Through personal anecdotes and observations, they reveal how Systema transcends self-defense to offer a profound philosophy of life.
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About the podcast
Reflections Unfiltered is a podcast exploring the rich, complex experiences of a life lived to the fullest. From the grit of policing to the nuances of engineering, philosophy, and the occult, I dive into the lessons, insights, and both humorous and sobering realizations along my journey. Using AI, and my own voice we are getting the story out.