Systema Academy Matt Hill

This school is run by a wonderful instructor! Highly skilled and knowledgeable, Matt really cares for his students and gives the right training to people of all ages, all occupations and all fitness levels. 5 stars all around!
Mar 4th, 2023

I joined the online academy just under a year ago in the context of the pandemic. I think Matt is an experienced, skilled and sincere instructor who brings a great balance to both martial and health development aspects through the Systema lens. I have really benefited from the online live classes and thoughtfully archived library of recordings that Matt continues to build. Probably like many others I was sceptical as to what you could learn on line and have been pleasantly surprised. Clearly a factor has been Matt's attention to having the right ICT in place and his skills in demonstrating and sharing his skills and knowledge through this medium. I am noticing greater body and psyche awareness and overall good health as I integrate the breathing and movement exercises into my day to day living. I would recommend Matt to any martial artist who is looking to augment their skills, in addition to anyone who would simply like to maintain and improve their whole health, focusing more on the non-martial aspects of the curriculum that Matt has developed. This is something which you can practice solely online or to compliment other training, in addition to taking the opportunity to meet Matt and other online students during his regular in person and online additional seminars.
Aug 23rd, 2022

I joined the academy a few months ago and have found so much value in it. The warm welcome, the teaching style and the other members of the group come together to make it feel like a very special place. The benefits of Systema itself are too many to mention here! Highly recommended.
Aug 3rd, 2022

Full Scope Systema Camp 2022 Well here here are some of my thoughts on this years 2022 Systema summer camp. I came into it with a shoulder injury/pain that had been giving me jip for several months. That pain is now almost completely healed. Happy Days! Matts Systema camp fortifies you in a way thats very nurturing, its like learning warrior skills and having a massage at the same time. My ability to relax myself at will has deepened profoundly, so much so it released emotion that had been stored in my body for many years, as Matt puts it, cleaning myself of tensions that no longer serve me (if they ever did). Another big takeaway is how important people are in my life, which I had been kind of progressively neglecting, how wonderful it is to find your tribe and what that gives you. And it gives you more than money and material wealth, not to say I dont like nice things and having money but ultimately money and stuff wont give you love and a sense of belonging. So since Ive returned from the camp I feel more joyful, braver, and more capable and at peace than Ive ever felt during my 49 years here on this planet. For this I will be forever grateful to Matt and to Systema. I would recommend attending one of Matts camps or classes to anyone seeking a different way of approaching having a fulfilled life. I give my heartfelt thanks to Matt and all the beautiful souls Imet and trained with at the camp. I truly believe that if even a quarter of the people in the world practiced Systema then it would be a more peaceful joyful place. Matt Upton
Jul 29th, 2022

Matt offers an incredible breadth of opportunity to experience yourself within a Martial Arts environment but also into Nature and daily life. If willing to apply yourself and practice there are many places you may go and ways of fulfilling your life journey through calm, meaningful breaths. I can gaurantee you, you will meet the most amazing people!
Jul 22nd, 2022