Online Class

Wednesday Online Class – FUSE AND COUNTER – WEDNESDAY, May 20th at 7:30PM ET

$19.00

If a hold is coming, you don’t have to stop it, but rather fuse with it, go right into the movement and counter.

Once your order has been processed, a generated email from the Online Store will inform you that a note has been added to your order. You can see the note when you click on your order and it will be in “Order updates”. The note will contain the Zoom Meeting ID and password.

Categories: Events & Online Classes, Solo Training Tags: attack, counter, fuse, holds, move, short, smooth

FUSE AND COUNTER

with Vladimir Vasiliev

In-person and online.

What does Vladimir mean when he says, “work inside the attack”?

In this class, he will teach how, instead of trying to stop a hold, you can fuse or blend with the opponent and then counter.

Study how to use subtle, smooth, and unexpected movements to go along with the close distance attacks. The work will be done standing and kneeling unarmed situations, without stances, and using unique arm and leg positions.

In this type of work, the goal is to avoid tying yourselves into the attack, but to go right into your opponent.

Patreon Gold tiers will receive a special coupon code to cover the full cost of this session.

LESSON NOTES are posted in the Zoom chat during the session. Participants are welcome to save them and use as a reference.

To save the chat anytime during the meeting, click on Chat. At the bottom of the chat window on your right, you will see a button with three dots. Click on it and you will see the option to Save Chat. This will save your chat to your Documents folder > Zoom > Folder with meeting name, date and time.

Once your order has been processed, some time before the session, a generated email from the Online Store will inform you that a note has been added to your order. You can see the note when you click on your order and it will be in “Order updates”. The note will contain the Zoom Meeting ID and password.

Class time: WEDNESDAY, May 20th at 7:30PM – 9:00PM Toronto time

Reception time starts 5-10 minutes before the class.

Number of sessions	2 weeks for $18, Week 3 for $10

1 review for Wednesday Online Class – FUSE AND COUNTER – WEDNESDAY, May 20th at 7:30PM ET

Rated 5 out of 5

Taizo Akiyama – November 25, 2025

I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude for yesterday’s online class. It was a meaningful day for me. Listening to Brendon-sensei speak in his own words was deeply moving. His clarity, presence, and natural quality of movement were truly inspiring. In my work with patients recovering from neurological conditions, I often see how difficult it can be to regain ease and freedom of movement. Witnessing his balance, smoothness, and expressiveness reminded me once again of the quiet strength that Systema cultivates—not only in the body, but gently within one’s inner life. I was also touched by the way Adam-sensei offered steady and thoughtful support to Brendon-sensei throughout the class. His timing, explanations, and the way he expanded upon Brendon-sensei’s words reflected a warm and intuitive connection that only those who share a deep family bond can express. Their quiet harmony made me reflect on how such support and understanding are not only valuable in training, but also essential for living daily life with grace and balance. The class renewed my awareness of the importance of breathing, and of how Systema and the small acts of daily prayer can quietly support one another in the rhythms of everyday life. I would also like to thank the camera operator for the clear and beautifully framed video. It allowed the subtle movements to be followed with ease, which supported the learning greatly. If possible, I would be grateful to revisit this session again in the future, perhaps through Patreon. I continue to keep Brendon-sensei’s recovery in my thoughts and prayers, and I sincerely wish for the health and happiness of everyone at Systema HQ Toronto.