Systema For Life
Episode 82: Mike Turk
This week, a spirited discussion with Mike Turk - Systema Instructor, Head of Training, and Co-Founder of the Kampfkunst Akademie (KKA) located in Krems, Austria. Mike has a varied background in martial arts, ranging from karate and kickboxing to Systema, BJJ, and military close combat. He leads regular classes in both Systema and Crossfighting (mixed martial arts), and oversees a kids' program based on Systema principles. Here, we talk about:
- his journey into martial arts
- what defines and distinguishes Systema as a martial art
- breaking free of dogma and restrictive ideas
- explaining and marketing Systema to kids and parents