BODY AS A WEAPON SEMINAR with Vladimir Vasiliev – February 1st and 2nd, 2025

BODY AS A WEAPON Seminar with Vladimir Vasiliev & Systema guest instructors

February 1st and 2nd, 2025 | Systema HQ Toronto

Our bodies hold incredible reserves of strength, agility, and energy. Join Systema Master Vladimir Vasiliev in this transformative 2-day course to unlock these reserves and turn your body into a true weapon.

Seminar Highlights:
– Discover techniques to assess the strengths and vulnerabilities within yourself and your training partners.
– Train your body to respond instinctively under pressure—ensuring each reaction is precise and effective.
– Learn how to release and control body tension, maximizing fluidity and power in every movement.

Work through all body areas and explore the combat skills for various scenarios: on the ground or standing, against single or multiple opponents, armed or unarmed.

Join this unique opportunity to magnify your power and refine your skills.

For all levels of experience.

Instructor renewals and new evaluations available at the seminar.

EVENT PROGRAM

Saturday, February 1st:
11am – Registration and welcome
11:30am – 12:30pm  – Guest Instructor Taka Kitagawa from Systema Tokyo
12:30pm – 1pm – Break/snack
1pm – 4pm – BODY AS A WEAPON Seminar with Vladimir Vasiliev
4pm – Systema celebratory toast and lottery draw.

Sunday, February 2nd: 
11:30am – 12:30pm  – Guest Instructor Martin Wheeler from The Academy Beverly Hills, California
12:30pm – 1pm – Break/snack
1pm – 4pm – BODY AS A WEAPON Seminar with Vladimir Vasiliev

Recommended materials:

• Breath and Body
• Before You Strike
• Dynamic Joint Breaks
• Knife Master Class
• Punches, Kicks, Multiple Opponents

GUEST INSTRUCTOR PROGRAM:

Saturday, February 1st – Taka Kitagawa: 

• Taka Kitagawa, chief instructor of Systema Tokyo, has over 30 years of martial art experience, teaching and training in Systema since 2005. Taka has been certified and trained by Mikhail Ryabko and Vladimir Vasiliev. For his profound dedication, Taka has received the Ambassador of Systema Award.

When balance is lost, tension in the body is created, a concept taught by Mikhail Ryabko. The human body instinctively prioritizes protecting the head, which leads to reflexive muscle tension to prevent it from hitting the ground. By enhancing our ability to balance, we can reduce the need for this muscle tension. Achieving balance allows the entire body to work harmoniously.

In this class, Taka will explore the practice of equilibrium and its impact on both our everyday activities and martial arts movements.

Sunday, February 2nd – Martin Wheeler:

• Martin Wheeler has been an instructor of Systema under Mikhail Ryabko and Vladimir Vasiliev for 25 years. Martin is a highly sought out marital arts teacher for groups such as the Navy SEALS, DEA, and SWAT teams worldwide. He has spent over 40 years studying Boxing, Thai Boxing, Judo, Ju Jitsu, Kali, and Systema, and has extensive experience using these arts in the field and is currently partnering with Harvard University on a nationwide longevity study.

In this class, Martin will develop the concept of ‘soft work’ for combat. Explore the body and mind sensitivity for all over body flow for defense and attack that is unique to Systema. This training expands into powerful striking techniques, used to control, or nullify, an aggressive opponent, no matter your size or weight.

Location:
Systema HQ Toronto Gym
39 Glen Cameron Road, Unit #2
Thornhill, ON L3T 1P1 Canada
905-881-4711

Free parking is available anywhere around the building.

Seminar Fees:

IN-PERSON* Early Registration until December 15th: Both days – $240 I One day – $130
                      After December 15th: Both days – $270 I One day – $150

ONLINE Seminar: Both days – $50 I One day – $30

Saturday celebratory toast: FREE admission. Bring food and beverages to share.

VISITORS WELCOME – Training Week – January 28 – February 3, 2025

Additional Group Classes by Vladimir Vasiliev and Systema HQ Instructors Around the Seminar Dates:

Tuesday, January 28th
11AM – 12:30PM
7:30PM – 9:00PM

Wednesday, January 29th
6:15PM – 7:15PM
7:30PM – 9:00PM

Thursday, January 30th
11AM – 12:30PM
7:30PM – 9:00PM

Friday, January 31st
11AM – 12:30PM
7:30PM – 9:00PM

Monday, February 3rd
11AM – 12:30PM

Private, massage and body alignment with Vladimir and Systema HQ Toronto instructors available by appointment.

Your private lesson instructor can cover any Systema topics of your choice.
Massage sessions include the use of hands, massage tools, body weight and other useful Systema practices.
Body alignment with Dr. Meer Janjua includes diagnosis and hands-on treatment of orthopaedic misalignment, with healing for internal organs.

Fees for Private Sessions:
• With one of our experienced instructors: $100 per hour.
• With Vladimir Vasiliev: $400 per hour.

Fees for Group Classes During the Visitors Training Week:
• $20 per class or $150 for the entire week (9 classes)

If you are planning a trip to Toronto, here is more information: VISIT TORONTO

Would you like to purchase Lottery Tickets to support Warrior’s Legacy – Mikhail Ryabko Scholarship Fund?
The draw for $3 and $12 Lottery Tickets will take place on Saturday, February 1st, right after the seminar at 4pm ET.
Play to win and support a great cause!

Ready to turn your body into a powerful weapon? Reserve your spot today!