SYSTEMA - 2010 SUMMIT OF MASTERS - CANADA

with Sytema Founders and top Masters Mikhail Ryabko,
Vladimir Vasiliev and Konstantin Komarov
of Russia's Special Operations Units

DATES: August 16th to August 21st, 2010

LOCATION: wooded lakeside training grounds North of Toronto, Canada

ALL-INCLUSIVE with Training, Accommodations, Food and Transportation to campsite

NON-STOP TRAINING in the Field, Forest, and Water, Day and Night time - physical and psychological aspects of Systema fighting skills, conditioning and health taken to the new level in the most profound, inspiring and entertaining way.

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GENERAL ITINERARY

applies to most Camp days.

These times will be different on the days of arrival, departure and night training sessions

(the training program is subject to change without notice).

- Wake up time at 7 AM

- BREATHWORK and EXERCISE SESSION at 7:15 AM

- Breakfast served at 8:30

- MORNING TRAINING with the masters

- Lunch served at 2 PM

- AFTERNOON TRAINING with the masters

- Dinner served at 7 PM

- Followed by EVENING WORKSHOP with the masters

- Preparation for sleep at 11 PM

TRAINING: The training will take place outdoors on the open areas of varied terrains,

in the forest areas of various densities, in the water at various depths and at different

proximities to the waterline. There will be time for working with different partners,

individual work and team work, challenging and entertaining drills and assignments,

different from the previous Systema camp events...

TENTATIVE TOPICS

- SYSTEMA BREATHWORK: Unique breathing drills to dramatically raise your training potential and enhance your health, Breathing to control tension, fear, aggression and pain, Breathing as preparation for Hand to Hand combat, strikes and weapons work, Connecting breathing and movement 

- HEALTH: Russian massage, Relaxation and restoration techniques, Methods of restoring energy reserves and enhancing health, Healing old injuries, Disease prevention

- SYSTEMA FUNDAMENTALS: Primary and Advanced Hand-to-Hand Combat, Holds and Escapes, Ground Fighting, Weapons training - Disarming and Use - Knife, Stick and Spetsnaz Shovel, Gunpoint Supremacy, Instant and subtle drawing of weapons

- STRIKES: Superficial and Internal Strikes, Dosage of delivery, Punching - absorption and dissipation, Precision of strikes and stable psyche, Filling the arms to empower, Penetrating strikes and internal restoration

- MOVEMENT: Smoothness and continuity, Correct movements and invincibility, Stable movements in diverse settings including the water, Instant preparation for a fight, Coordinating actions in poor visibility

- SURVIVAL: Forest, Field, Slopes and Water, Psychology and Reserves of psyche in extreme situations, Awareness and concealment, Accelerated preparation for challenging conditions, Unexpected encounters

- TENSION: Physical and psycho-emotional tension, Causes and manifestations, Understanding and identifying tension in oneself and partners

- FEAR: Identifying the causes of fear and physical/psychological traumas, Eliminating fear of contact, Night training, Removing fear in yourself and your partner, Water and Fear factor, Water as a training tool for the psyche

- PERSONAL PROTECTION on basic and professional levels, Developing sensitivity and intuition, Countering criminal intent

- CONDITIONING: Breath-powered exercises, Strengthening the body and spirit through contact with terrain, trees, water, group and partnered exercises, Effect of exercise on psyche

- OPPONENT CONTROL: Evaluating opponent's capabilities, Estimating vulnerable zones in yourself and opponent, Team work, Beating the odds - Defense against multiple attackers, Identifying friend or foe

- DISCUSSIONS: Thought-provoking discussions, Stories from the experience of the Special Operations Units, Question/Answers sessions

Note: There is no obligation to participate in every scheduled activity. You may choose to observe, take notes, take pictures, rest, or recreate during any of the training events.

INSTRUCTOR EVALUATION: During the course of 2010 Summit of Masters, a set time will be specifically devoted to Instructor Training and Evaluation. Mikhail Ryabko and Vladimir Vasiliev will take the currently certified and aspiring instructors through an in-depth preparation for Systema Instructor. Time will be allocated to provide feedback and evaluation or re-evaluation of the skill level.

2010 Summit of Masters is an ideal setting for the currently active Systema Instructors to renew their Certification and for the aspiring instructors to be considered for the official Certification.

WHO CAN ATTEND THE CAMP:

- Participants must be at least 18 years of age

- No previous martial arts background is required. No special physical abilities are needed; however, the participants must be in a reasonably good health and physical condition.

- If you have not trained in Russian Martial Art before, it will be important to have studied from at least some of our instructional films and read Let Every Breath book before the course begins.

FEES:

Early registration special due by March 31, 2010 - US$2,395
Spring registration special due by June 30, 2010 (if spots are still available) - US$2,695
Summer registration due by August 1, 2010 (if spots are still available) - US$2,995
Credit card payments - add US$75

Deposit required: $400

Demand for this event is overwhelming
Number of spots is very limited. Reserve now

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- CAMP SETTING

Beautiful summer campgrounds on 95 Acres of forest and fields set on lake Swallowdale, one of the most picturesque lakes of Ontario. The entire camp territory and beachfront is reserved exclusively for the training and recreation of the Systema group. Driving time from Toronto to the campsite is about 2.5 hours and driving time from nearest town is 15 minutes.

- GETTING TO & FROM THE CAMP

You will be picked up from Toronto Pearson Airport or from the Russian Martial Art Toronto School location and taken directly to the campsite on the morning of Monday August 16th. Maps and directions will be provided for those who wish to drive themselves. On the departure day, Saturday August 21st you will be brought to Toronto either to the airport or to the RMA School.

- WHAT TO BRING WITH YOU

Basic clothing and personal items appropriate for summer camp setting will be needed. A detailed Packing List will be provided to all participants. A Training Knife (made of hard, not bendable material) and a Spetsnaz Shovel with Sheath will also be required. You may bring these items with you, or you may purchase them right at camp.

- MEALS

Three hearty meals per day will be served in the dining room. The portions are large, the food is nutritious to re-energize you for the intense training program. Fruit, coffee, tea and snacks will also be available throughout the day. Vegetarian meals available upon request

- CABINS & TENTS

Cozy wood cabins accommodate 8-12 people. Hot showers are available.

You may bring your own tent to sleep in, rather than the cabin accommodations. There will be a designated area for tents.

All participants, regardless of where they are sleeping, will get a pre-sanitized sleeping bag and pillow.

- SWIMMING & BOATING

Each day there will be time set aside for rest and recreation, such as leisurely swimming/dousing and beach time. Lifejackets and supervised instruction will be available.

- WEATHER

The weather at the end of August tends to be very warm 24 - 34 degrees C or 75 - 95 F in the daytime, cooler down to 10 degrees C or 50 degrees F at night time.

- EXTRA DAYS IN TORONTO

Participants who wish to attend the scheduled training sessions at the RMA School for some time before and /or after Camp are welcome to do so.

- ON SITE SYSTEMA STORE

A store will be set up for the duration of Camp with a big variety of Systema products and Russian souvenirs at discount prices.

- EXTRAS

All participants will receive a Complimentary 2010 Summit of Masters T-shirt, and Official certification for the training course. Registered participants will be receiving more detailed information on the camp setting, programs, preparation, packing lists, maps, and pick-up time options.

- RECOMMENDED PREPARATION

If you have not participated in any Systema events or training previously, please review one or more of the listed instructional materials:

• Systema Hand to Hand DVD
• Movement and Precision DVD
• Systema Breathing DVD
• Contact, Impact and Control
• Escape from Holds DVD
• Fighting in the Water DVD
• Fundamentals of Knife Disarming DVD
• Let Every Breath book

Take advantage of the discounts offered on the 7 DVD Combo package

- REVIEWS

"The Systema Camp exceeded my expectations, and I left there with a very strong understanding of Systema. The days were filled with meaningful instruction, and an excellent interconnection between the topics. The instructors tied the Brendan Boyle

"An all round amazing experience, from the training through to the location through to meeting and working with so many great people! From early morning exercises to candle light in the forest - so many magical memories." Jeff Sherwin

"Systema summer camp in Canada was everything I've expected & more. We were fortunate to acquire the experience of carefully guided & masterfully assisted process of self-exploration." Rachel Klingberg

"This was simply the most incredible training experience of my life. As a veteran martial artist, I did not think that it was possible to learn so much or improve as quickly as I did in this single week." Kevin Secours

"The experiences of the Systema summer camp week are so rich & powerful that even after returning home it seems impossible to express them adequately... Fresh air, clean lake, natural forest, fantastic instructors, great bunch of guys to train and celebrate with... Amazing" Sergey Makarenko

Systema Headquarters

Mailing address:

V. Vasiliev

137 Birch Ave,

Richmond Hill, Ontario ; CANADA L4C 6C5

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to call Systema Headquarters directly Toll free at 1-866-993-0400  or (905) 881-4711(International)

See you at the 2010 Summit of Masters!

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