Seminars by Vladimir Vasiliev

Hosted by: Austin Systema & Austin Life Ki-do Systema

Forcing your leads not to power but to tension. Strong spirit, steady breath, and freedom of movement are the sources of true power.

At the Austin Systema Festival: Spirit of Freedom, join us and Vladimir Vasiliev, currently world’s most renowned Systema master.

FESTIVAL PASS OPTIONS
TWO-DAY PASS: Saturday & Sunday (includes Saturday night dinner & a complimentary Systema book signed by Vladimir)
ONE-DAY PASS: Saturday (includes Saturday night dinner)
ONE-DAY PASS: Sunday

This is what awaits you:
- Unique and insightful drills for solo, partner and teamwork, strikes, escapes, ground and standing, unarmed and with weapons
- Discover how freedom of movement and freedom of spirit enhance each other
- Eliminate needless muscle tension, restriction of your movements and stress of your psyche
- Develop calmness, sensitivity, intuition, agility in your body and control in your emotions

This special two-day seminar is dedicated to the legacy of Mikhail Ryabko, founder of Systema and one of the most extraordinary martial artists of our time.

Vladimir will share key teachings that Mikhail passed on to him over decades of friendship and training, including private lessons and insights into why Mikhail’s movement, strikes, and understanding of life carried such unique power. Themes of the seminar include:
• Learning to Learn – Vladimir’s approach to study and training, drawn from Mikhail’s guidance, and his own experience. This introduction will give you tools to accelerate your progress in Systema and beyond.
• Hidden Strength & Internal Power – Unlocking the internal qualities that fuel relaxed, natural, and devastatingly effective movement.
• Freedom in the Clinch – How to apply these principles in close-quarters situations, transforming tension into freedom and control.

Over two days, Vladimir will guide you through:
• Drills and progressions to reveal internal power and hidden strength.
• Applications for martial arts, with a focus on clinch and close-range work.
• Ways to integrate these lessons into daily life for greater vitality, health, and presence.

Dates: Saturday, April 25-26, 2026. 

Instructor renewals and new evaluations available at the event. 

With Vladimir Vasiliev and his team of highly skilled instructors.

Are you ready for the camp of a lifetime?
The only place in the world where you can get full immersion into all elements of Systema under the thorough guidance of Vladimir Vasiliev and his highly trained team. 6 days of non-stop training in the field, forest, and water, day and nighttime with Vladimir Vasiliev and Systema HQ Toronto instructors.

Why is this Camp called Lifetime Mastery?
After 33 years of full-time teaching at Systema HQ Toronto, this will be the last Camp where Vladimir Vasiliev is leading the majority of the sessions, day and night. This summer, he will present the mastery of his lifetime.

GENERAL ITINERARY:
Wake up time at 7:15 AM
BREATHWORK & EXERCISE SESSION AT 7:30 AM
Breakfast served at 8:45 AM
MORNING TRAINING 10AM - APPROX 1PM
Lunch served at 2 PM
AFTERNOON TRAINING 3:30PM - 6PM
Dinner served at 7 PM
NIGHT TRAINING 8PM - VARYING TIMES
Preparation for sleep at 11 PM. These times may vary on the days of night training sessions, arrival, and departure.
CELEBRATION ON THE LAST NIGHT OF CAMP

-->Watch the incredible CAMP 2026 TEASER.

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Instructor renewals and new evaluations available at the event. 

More information coming soon.

Instructor renewals and new evaluations available at the event. 

Hosted by Systema Tokyo.
In English and Japanese.

Internal Power
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Instructor renewals and new evaluations available at the event.

Hosted by Systema Osaka.
In English and Japanese.

The Art of Impact
More information coming soon.

Instructor renewals and new evaluations available at the event.