austin Systema

I’m hesitant; I’m revealing one of Austin’s best kept secrets; Systema and Gene Smithson; but I’ll share. Gene teaches Systema to all ages, and he is an amazing, high-​level, talented instructor. I’m writing about his classes for kids. My boys are both 7, and have taken classes from Gene for over 2 years and love it. First, a word about Systema. It comes from Russia, and from my amateur view, it uses the body naturally. They work on breathing, drills, and focus. Gene is bar none the best children’s teacher I have ever seen; and I’m a known expert in education. He never yells. He is nurturing, and gets kids to think, and talk about how they feel. He expects them to work hard, focus, do their best, and improve. He is nurturing and fun. At the end of class, they sit in a circle and reflect on the class and how they felt. They also talk about how what they are learning applies to their life. My children are proud of what they learn from Gene, and I like that they are learning practical skills from him. He teaches all ages, and yes, girls as well. I recommend you check out the website and read his descriptions, and go observe a class or take one. This is a man with incredible talent and skills in his field and as a teacher for both kids and adults.