This week, amiable and wide-ranging chat with my good friend - and Head Instructor at Roanoake Systema - Lloyd Robrecht. 
Lloyd began his martial arts career in Shotokan karate, and later progressed through Bujinkan ninjutsu, Aiki-jujitsu, and a range of other styles before finding Systema. Here, we discuss what drew him and kept him in Systema, and how it relates to his wider work and family life. Including:

- the integrity and straightforwardness of Systema

- the connection between commitment and progress

- the puzzle of pride vs faith and self belief

- what parents, teachers, and counsellors can learn from Systema

Find out more about training with Lloyd at at his Roanoke, Virigina school here