Wrestlingworth, SG19 2EU
Gareth Ashby
Teaching Systema for more than ten years. Particular focus on self-defence, stress and fear management, mobility and Systema massage.
Private Tuition
One-to-one Systema, tailored to you
Private tuition lets us focus entirely on your priorities. Whether that is self-defence, health, recovery from injury, stress and fear management, or going deeper than the weekly class allows, the work is shaped around the person in front of us.
Available for individuals, small groups, families, or organisations. In-person across East Anglia or online for students further afield.
What we can work on
- Self-defence, awareness and response under pressure
- Breathing for stress, fear and recovery
- Movement, mobility and natural body mechanics
- Health, posture and chronic tension
- Systema massage and recovery work
- Foundations for new students, or deeper work for experienced practitioners
Instructors
£50 per hour in person, £30 per hour online. Travel within ten miles at the standard rate; further by arrangement.
Cambridge, CB1
Andy Cefai
Co-founder of Systema Japan. Twenty-five years training and teaching across the UK, Japan and Singapore, from beginners to senior practitioners.
Sharing the cost
Private tuition can be shared between two people at the standard rate. Small groups of up to four people are also welcome for a small additional charge per extra student. Discounts are available for longer or regular bookings.
Where we train
Gareth trains primarily in Wrestlingworth, Bedfordshire. He is happy to travel within roughly a ten-mile radius at the standard rate, provided you have access to a safe and suitable space. Further distances can be arranged at an increased rate.
Andy trains in Cambridge.
One day, half day and weekend workshops can be arranged.
What students say
“Training in Systema with Gareth has enabled me to achieve things I didn't think were possible only a few months ago.”
“Gareth is a very skilled and experienced practitioner and instructor who is both patient and intuitive. His teaching conveys genuine interest in his student's development. Instead of working from a textbook or syllabus, Gareth tailors instruction to the individual and their needs. He reads his students and creatively meets them where they are.”
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to have trained Systema before?
No. Private tuition is a good way to begin if you would prefer not to start in a group, or if your schedule does not match the weekly class times. Many students use a session or two privately and then move into the weekly classes.
Can private tuition replace weekly classes?
It can supplement them or stand alone, depending on what you want from the training. Regular weekly practice with other students is the simplest path for most people. Private tuition is useful when you want to work on something specific, train at your own pace, or fit training into a constrained schedule.
What about families or small groups?
Welcome. We have worked with parents and children, couples and small groups of friends or colleagues. The cost can be shared and the work adapted to the group.
Online sessions, how do they work?
Sessions run by video call. They suit breathing, body work, movement, awareness and conversation about training. Some partner work can be adapted with a willing training partner at your end. We will discuss what makes sense for your situation when you get in touch.
Get in touch
The simplest way to start is a short conversation. Tell us what you would like to work on, your location and your availability, and we will suggest a way forward.