Representative of Systema Japan

Systema Headquarters Certified Senior Instructor

He has over 30 years of martial arts experience, and over 15 years of Systema training under Masters Mikhail Ryabko and Vladimir Vasiliev. He has been training extensively with both Masters and their top instructors at both Systema headquarters in Moscow and Toronto.

He has lived in Japan for the past 12 years, and after working overseas since 2013, returned to Japan in 2018. He teaches regular classes as the representative instructor of Systema Japan, and will be living in Seattle from January 2022.

Born in Australia.

Representative of Systema Japan

Systema Headquarters Certified Senior Instructor

He has over 25 years of martial arts experience, and over 15 years of Systema training under Masters Mikhail Ryabko and Vladimir Vasiliev. Like Scott, he has been training extensively with both Masters and their top instructors at both Systema headquarters in Moscow and Toronto.

He has lived in Japan for over 13 years, and currently resides in the UK after living in Singapore since 2012. When he visits Japan he teaches at Systema Japan with Scott.

Born in England.

Systema Osaka Representative and Systema Japan Director

▶Systema Japan will once again welcome Systema Osaka representative Onishi as director, and will hold Director Onishi seminars twice a year, as well as expand the possibilities for learning through mutual membership benefits with Systema Osaka! *For more details, please see the 2025 Membership Registration Guide.

He started Kendo at the age of 5. After gaining experience in Goju-ryu Karate and Judo, he started Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu and in 2000, while living in the UK, he encountered the Russian martial art Systema.

While living in the UK, he studied under Valeri Raizanov and participated in seminars by Mikhail Ryabko, Vladimir Vasiliev, Sergei Ozhereliev and others. In 2006, he returned to Japan after spending 12 years in the UK. In September 2007, he was approved as the first Japanese certified instructor by both Mikhail Ryabko and Vladimir Vasiliev when they first visited Japan. In November of the same year, he became the representative of Systema Osaka. Since 2012, he has also served as an executive officer of Systema Japan. Currently, he holds regular classes at Systema Osaka and the Asahi Culture Center, private lessons, and is invited as a lecturer to workshops at Systema organizations all over Japan. In 2014, he held his first European seminar with the approval of the masters.
In addition, every year they hold seminars inviting overseas guests from the headquarters, and they also run the Systema Osaka web shop, which sells a variety of related products, with a focus on Systema goods sold at the headquarters.

[DVD]

・"Systema Instruction Manual: Russia's Strongest Martial Arts (BAB Japan)" (co-authored with Andy Sefai)

[Translation/Editing]

・"HAND TO HAND Japanese Edition" ・"The Secret Masters of Russian Breathing Technique" (the Japanese edition of the Systema breathing technique book "Let Every Breath...") ・"Systema Instruction Manual" series

With 43 years of martial arts experience, Brett encountered Systema in 2006. He became a certified instructor under Vladimir Vasiliev in 2010, and later received additional instructor certification from Systema founder Mikhail Ryabko. He continues to train regularly at the Systema headquarters in Moscow and Toronto, receiving direct instruction from Vladimir Vasiliev as well as senior headquarters instructors.

Since the early days of Systema Japan, he has been actively involved in its development, contributing greatly to the growth of the Systema community in Japan and the training of new instructors. His Saturday Outdoor Class is highly popular for its practical approach and depth of training, as well as the warm and welcoming atmosphere that allows even first-time participants to feel comfortable.

From Systema Japan
Brett’s calm, sincere character and reliable skill set have earned him the trust of many students over the years. With experience shaped by both English-speaking culture and traditional martial arts training, he is one of the few instructors in Japan who teaches Systema in both English and Japanese. His classes offer the opportunity to study the essence of Systema while naturally experiencing English communication, making them ideal for those who enjoy an international training environment.

October 2012 Introduction to Systema Japan

November 2015: Received Iit certification from Vladimir Vasiliev

March 2017 onwards

Systema Japan Lead Staff

October 2017: Received instructor certification from Mikhail Ryabko

November 2018: Received instructor certification from Vladimir Vasiliev

I would like to share the greatness and joy of Systema with everyone through my training.

Thank you very much.

She is a certified instructor at both the Moscow and Toronto headquarters. Since 2014, she has been undergoing intensive training both in Japan and abroad. In 2015, she was certified as the first Japanese woman to be an Applied Systema instructor by the founder, Mikhail Ryabko, in Moscow, and in 2016, she was certified as an Applied Systema instructor at the Moscow headquarters. She is also a certified instructor at the Toronto headquarters.

My favorite word right now

For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven.

email: knowyourselfsystema@gmail.com

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He learned Kendo in his teens and Sotaiho in his 30s. In his late 40s, he broke his spine and discovered Systema while trying to recover.
Training began in 2015.
In 2023, he will receive IiT certification from Vladimir Vasiliev.

I will never forget the shock I felt when I received Mikael's strike for the first time, and the surprise of having a lighter shoulder and no pain.
I want to train to know myself better and respect others so that I can become a "good person" as Michael said.

I started training in 2014. I think the appeal of Systema is that you can apply what you learn to your life.
Through the ever-evolving practice of Systema, I hope to share with you the joy of discovering your own potential.
Moscow Headquarters Iit
Toronto Headquarters Instructor

Systema training started in August 2014.

Certified as IiT by Michael Ryabco in May 2018.

I was impressed by the fun atmosphere of the training and the unique and profound practice method that does not memorize the pattern, so that the body can move naturally.

I started Systema with no experience in martial arts and martial arts, so I think it is the appeal of Systema that anyone can start it.

Inspired by Goki Shibukawa, he started Aikido and later discovered Systema.

During his university years, he traveled to Toronto to meet Vladimir Vasilev and became the youngest person at the time to qualify for Iit.

After returning to Japan, he founded Systema Chiba University and joined the Systema Japan staff.

In 2017, he was promoted to a certified instructor.

I like baths, beer, and manga.

I am not good at elementary, junior high and high school, physical education and sports, and live a life that is almost unrelated to exercise. Learned Chinese martial arts in college and learned about the joy of exercise.

In 2004, I was impressed by watching the video of Systema and started training under Andy and Scott.

Systema East Tokyo Training Group started in July 2009 and acquired IiT qualification

Obtained instructor qualification in 2011

Representative of Systema East Tokyo http://systema.metarealsystem.com/

He started Systema in 2012 and was certified as IiT (Instructor in Training) by Vladimia Vasiliev in 2016.

I have been practicing various martial arts since I was a child, but when I met Systema, I was impressed with its unique approach and practice system.