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Smoky Mountain Martial Arts
Martial Arts for Body and Soul
At Smoky Mountain Martial Arts, we teach Systema Russian Martial Art and Aikido Japanese Martial Art.
We strive to create an uplifting experience for people of all levels, uniting in an atmosphere of mutual care and respect.
Full spectrum self-defense and family protection are essential aspects of our training, while our holistic aim is to strengthen the Body and Mind through engaging and supportive training sessions.
Based out of Jackson County, North Carolina, in the Great Smoky Mountains, we bring sincere and expert martial arts training to various venues, inside and out.
With over 20 years of continuous martial arts experience and a decade teaching, our flexible training is tailored to meet individual needs, ensuring an enriching experience for every participant.
We welcome you to discover the joy and empowerment of real martial arts in a supportive environment.
Join us on this transformative and potentially life saving journey.
We currently offer Systema Martial Art Class once a week.
When: Every Thursday at 3pm
Where: Chapel of the Burning Bush, Sylva, NC
Register Now as class size is limited.
We're also willing to create new class times to accomodate multiple people when possible.
Systema Martial Art Class
$40
Donations Welcome
Carlos Guzman
- Systema Instructor -
“I’ve known Shon for years and can confidently say he’s a skilled martial artist with a deep understanding of Systema. He brings a calm, grounded presence to his teaching, along with real-world experience and a genuine passion for helping others grow. Shon has a natural way of connecting with people, meeting them where they are, and guiding them toward better movement, awareness, and confidence. Anyone training with him is in good hands.."
Jonah Powsner
- Martial Artist -
"Shon is very knowledgeable in the ways of martial arts and skilled at applying his teaching to beginners and experienced students alike. His teaching is very flexible and tailored to whoever the student is, really meeting them at their current skill/ability level and working from there.
Practicing with Shon is why I love and appreciate Systema and Aikido as much as I do. "
Rene Betancourt
- New Student -
“Hey, I just want to say — wow. Training with Shon was an incredible experience. He’s my Systema teacher, and I was honestly blown away by his unique perspective and approach to the art. Right from the start, I got to learn some really effective hand holds and techniques - drawing directly from Aikido - and even got to bust out the chains.
It was a very eye-opening and powerful session. I highly recommend training with him if you ever get the chance. Looking forward to the next time!”
What is Systema?
FULL INTERVIEW WITH MARTIN WHEELER - SYSTEMA
Aikido Demonstration
Aikido - Ueshiba Moriteru & Ueshiba Mitsuteru demonstration at the Aikijinja Taisai 2013
Join Us for Class on Thursdays
Systema Martial Art Class
$40
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