The Instructor:

 

Aran was introduced to the martial arts at an early age,by his uncle, a Malaysian Police Special Branch officer. Over the years, he received training from masters of Indian, Brazilian, Chinese and South East Asian arts. Arts trained in included: Daito Ryu AikiJutsu, Kick Boxing, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and Fencing. He gained his black belt in Ju Jitsu and soon after graduating in Law and Criminology, he started to teach this Japanese art. Aran also continued his research in the Far East, further exploring the more elusive arts and mind-body practises. This global training and the experiences of countering aggression, gained from working in the security industry, led to the development of Chakram, a functional system of close quarter self defence.

 

At this time, Aran also started training with Vladimir Vasiliev and Colonel Mikhail Ryabko, masters of the Russian martial art, Systema. He was qualified as an instructor of Systema by both Vasiliev and Ryabko, and what followed was a fascinating journey into the Russian martial arts. This path eventually took him to Russia and in living there, he was able to further explore its warrior culture, history and spiritual traditions.  In Russia, he received personal training from Mikhail Ryabko and through contact with close-protection operatives, as well as certain healers and monks from the Russian Orthodox tradition, he gained a unique understanding of Ryabko Systema and other Russian arts. Today Aran continues to share his knowledge with his students, addressing the physical, psychological and spiritual dimensions of training…
 

 

Aran provides one-to-one Systema training in Central London and group training in Stamford, Lincs. His clients include: professionals, senior executives from the financial, legal and media sector,martial artists, as well as those working within the security industry. To book a training session contact:

Email: aran@globalkick.com

Tel: 07939 678 356

 

 

 

Testimonies...

 

‘Aran is very dedicated to the Russian martial arts and is one of those rare individuals who actually lives it! Having known Aran for a number of years I would whole-heartedly recommend his classes to anyone seeking attainment in the martial arts.’

John Cassie, Asan (Instructor) in the Indian martial art – Kalarippayattu

 

‘After twenty years of martial art training and competing in full contact Thai Boxing, the several years I have spent so far training with Aran have been the best in terms of skills shown and depth. The decisive, informative way in which the Russian martial arts are brought to life shows an experience beyond his years.’

James Dexter, Silver Glove Savate defence instructor, Lutte instructor

 

‘Aran’s understanding of the human body is of a high level. His teaching method is dynamic and practical.’

P Hemming, Chiropractor, former Aikido instructor

 

‘As a female looking for a self-defence course, I've found Systema really useful. Initially I was concerned about the levels of fitness and strength required to start the training however, although a level of fitness is required  you don't have to be a 'superwoman'. The classes focus on relaxation, breathing…and movement and always leave you feeling more energetic and relaxed at the end than at the beginning.’

Fran Flannery, Magazine Designer

 

‘Having started my career as a professional tennis player, I have tried a large variety of fitness and martial art techniques from the extravagant to the extreme and I have found nothing as effective as Systema. When push comes to crunch and you want to feel comfortable in any situation, it’s a whole other level…’ 

Rupert de laslo