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Testimonials
"In this outstanding opus, Michael takes the reader through a careful explanation and examination of what makes breathwork such an immensely powerful tool and how to harness that potential. From taking biological processes and making them accessible to the non-scientifically educated person, to connecting dots between natural patterns and complex human physiology, to illustrating the depths to which the ancients esteemed breath with quotes from classical texts, and finally breaking down the progressions and purpose behind Systema breathwork practices, The Breath is the Work is one of those books that a serious student of health, high performance, healing, and humanity will read over and over and over again, discovering something new & valuable with each & every encounter."
Dr. Mark Chengformer Black Belt Magazine Contributing Editor, StrongFirst Master SFG Instructor
https://www.drmarkcheng.com/
“Michael has trained privately with me in Systema for over ten years and has a broad background in other martial arts. His experience in military operations and executive protection allowed him to immediately see the value of Systema. As a bodyguard, he directly applies Systema as part of his job, which gives him a unique perspective on the practical applications of Systema. I highly recommend training with Michael.”
Martin WheelerMaster Systema Instructor
https://www.theacademybeverlyhills.com/
“I have trained with Michael for over a year now and have found that his knowledge of Systema is well grounded in the practical realities of violence and what is required to maintain effectiveness in high stress/high threat environments. His curriculum reinforces development of the skills and attributes needed to be both effective and to survive when confronted with risk of harm or loss. This stands in contrast to conventional martial arts or military training which only addresses these issues implicitly, if at all.”
Miles AdlerAttorneyFormer US Navy SEAL
“Michael is a highly skilled martial arts instructor. He has a wide background, having trained in among other arts, Kali (Filipino martial arts) with Dan Inosanto, and Systema, under Martin Wheeler and Vladimir Vasiliev. He has trained under the absolute best in their fields, and it is reflected in Michael’s skill and knowledge. Michael is an excellent teacher as well as practitioner”
Lester Cohen
40+ year martial artist, Attorney