Ok after some fairly extensive searching on the tinterweb I've found that there is somebody who is able to teach Systema in or around sheffield - Nick Farrar. If there is anybody who can get me in touch with this man, or has any information on Systema/close combat fighting, please reply/get in touch at a.j.w.sheffo@gmail.com

hmm. Dont know where he is now, think hes in crookes/broomhill, but is originally from dronfield.

Very nice, quiet and unassuming guy. I thought his main MA was ninjitsu though

I think it may be but I know hes attended sminars and was possibly considering starting up a systema class in sheff. Please could someone help me get hold of him?

Hi Carl_Malibu

I had nicks number but my phone was stolen, Paul genge (russian martial arts norhwest) gave me his number.Try contacting paul through his website, think his mobile number is on there. Im looking to start systema too, but paul is the closest instructor in manchester.He does private tuition at 40 quid for a two hour session, if your interested we could split the cost.
Good luck, I hope you find the elusive mister nick
p.s if you know of any local classes can you pm me please

I know Nick, PM me with your details if you want to get in touch with him.

Hi Anne

PM'd you my email address, thanks for passing on my details.

Hello - Sorry to go off topic but I had a friend at Lancaster Uni called Nick Farrar who was into Martial Arts - he now has a PhD - originally from Leeds - could it be the same person? We have lost touch!

Thats not the Nick I know.

Out of curiosity, what is systema?

I gather from the posts it's a martial art....

Hi
Its a whole body system of Russian martial arts.Im no expert so check out wikipedia or systema uk.Theres some really interesting stuff on there.I really want to learn it but there are no classes or instructors locally.Vladimir Vasiliev is doing a seminar soon in cambridge I think. May be attending, sure they will wipe the floor with me.

Beckelina, its the Nick Farrar from Leeds...