在大眾的印象中，武術的訓練不外乎是拳腳交錯、摔跌與防衛的肉體鍛鍊。然而，在俄羅斯武術 西斯特瑪的系統中，最精華的身心轉化，往往發生在課堂尾聲、所有人安靜圍坐的瞬間，這就是我們所稱的 Circle（課後分享圈）。
西斯特瑪創始人 Mikhail 曾說過，在西斯特瑪的訓練中，百分之三十是在練習場裡的身體訓練，而百分之七十是透過資訊與討論進行的學習。這段話深刻地揭示了 Circle 的核心價值。一堂完整的西斯特瑪課程通常由熱身、練習與 Circle 三者交織而成。熱身負責卸下外界塵勞並調整身心狀態，練習側重於身體面向的探索與防衛鍛鍊，而 Circle 則是將身體記憶內化進心靈深處的關鍵篇章。
當動態練習結束，學員與指導員圍坐成圈，真誠地提出當天的心得與疑惑。我們常將這個環節稱為課堂上的第二陣風。這股風能為剛歷經高強度訓練的身心吹來清明的覺察。透過傾聽他人的身體回饋，你能打破盲點、看見自己未曾留意的部分，進而拓展對身體與衝突應對的認知。同時，這也是靜態的專注力練習，我們需要凝聚專注力去專心聆聽、深度思考，並精準地將模糊的肉體感受轉化為文字。
許多人以為唯有動態的對打與流汗才算練習，因而容易忽略最後的課後分享。這就如同在餐廳享受了一頓豐盛的頂級套餐，卻在主菜結束後、美味的甜點上桌前就匆匆買單離席。那種與關鍵啟發擦身而過的損失，絕非可惜二字所能形容。無論是作為指導員還是學員，我無數個在動態練習中想不透的身體難題，往往都是在 Circle 中、與夥伴彼此共鳴的瞬間，找到了靈光一閃的答案。西斯特瑪不只是防身術，更是一門認識自我的生活哲學。想體驗這門融合身心、強調覺察的獨特武術嗎？歡迎私訊我們，預約一堂完整的西斯特瑪體驗課，和我們一起吹拂這股啟發心靈的第二陣風。
Russian Martial Art Systema Taipei – The Second Wind
In the general public's perception, martial arts training is nothing more than the physical practice of punching, kicking, grappling, and defense. However, in the Russian martial art Systema, the most essential transformation of body and mind often occurs at the end of the class, the moment everyone sits quietly in a Circle, doing a post-class sharing.
Mikhail, the founder of Systema, once said that in Systema training, thirty percent is physical training in the gym, and seventy percent is learning through information and discussion. This statement deeply reveals the core value of the Circle. A complete Systema class usually consists of a warm-up, practice, and the Circle interwoven together. The warm-up is responsible for shedding external distractions and adjusting the state of mind and body; practice focuses on the exploration of the physical aspects and defensive training; and the Circle is the crucial chapter for internalizing physical memory into the depths of the soul.
When the dynamic practice concludes, students and instructors sit in a circle and sincerely offer their feelings and doubts from the day. We often refer to this segment as the "second wind" in the classroom. This wind can bring clear awareness to the body and mind that have just undergone high-intensity training. By listening to others' physical feedback, you can break through blind spots, see parts of yourself you never noticed, and thus expand your understanding of the body and conflict response. At the same time, this is also a static focus exercise, where we need to concentrate our attention to listen carefully, think deeply, and precisely translate vague physical sensations into words.
Many people believe that only dynamic sparring and sweating count as practice, and thus easily overlook the final post-class sharing. This is like enjoying a sumptuous, top-tier set meal at a restaurant but rushing to pay the bill and leave right after the main course and before the delicious dessert is served. The loss of missing out on crucial insights is simply indescribable. Whether as an instructor or a student, countless physical problems that I couldn't figure out during dynamic practice have often found a flash of insight in the Circle, in the moments of mutual resonance with partners. Systema is not just self-defense; it is a life philosophy of self-discovery. Want to experience this unique martial art that integrates body and mind and emphasizes awareness? Feel free to message us to book a complete Systema trial class and let's feel this second gust of wind that inspires the mind together.
