Systema For Life

Systema For Life


Episode 123: Matt Hill

January 22, 2021

This week, an uplifting and inspiring chat with UK-based Systema Instructor Matt Hill. Matt is a former British Army Paratrooper Captain, and founder of the Matt Hill Systema Academy, based in Wiltshire (western England). An accomplished leader, teacher, and crisis management expert, Matt has a calming demeanour, an adventurous spirit, and a tireless dedication to training and living Systema.

Here, we talk about:



  • How he pivoted to meet new training needs during the pandemic
  • His incredible 2019 expedition to the jungles of Borneo (and forthcoming trip to Guatemala)
  • Lessons learned from nature and indigenous guides
  • His new online Systema Academy


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