Systema in Cardiff

Systema Group Cardiff is dedicated to the development and training of combatives for self-defence, personal development, physical conditioning, psychological wellbeing, and social responsibility. We are open to anyone, regardless of prior experience, who is interested in working with us towards these objectives in a supportive environment. Start your journey to empowerment and wellbeing today.

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Self-Defence Training

Learn practical and effective self-defence techniques to protect yourself in real-world situations with our expert-led classes.

Classes:

Thursdays 19h00 to 21h00

Cardiff Martial Arts Academy, Norbury Road, Fairwater, Cardiff, CF5 3AU.

Cost: £10 per session payable on the day you attend. First class free.

The System

Система (Russian for "The System") evolved in Eurasia for more than ten centuries. Whilst its roots are grounded in highly effective traditions developed of necessity to survive invasions from every point of the compass, with all manner of weapons, in varying terrain, regardless of freezing winters and scorching summers.

In Russia, following the Communist Revolution, all "old" national traditions were supressed. However, soon the authorites recognised the value of these lineages of warrior skill and following considerable research the System continued to evolve through modern warfare. This was particularly reserved for elite special operations units.

Combat Skill, Strong Spirit, Healthy Body

"The body has to be free of tension, filled with endurance, flexibility, effortless movement and explosive potential.

The spirit or psychological state has to be calm, free of anger, irritation, fear, self-pity, delusion and pride.

The combat skill includes movements that are powerful and precise, instant and economical, spontaneous, subtle and diverse, the signature of a true professional."

Vladimir Vasiliev

See: www.russianmartialart.com

Find Strength when you are Weak. Courage when you are Scared. Always Strive for Humility.

We work with you at your own pace regardless of your prior experience. Defy your limits but only just outside your comfort zone to develop a calm psyche in the face of conflict.

The sky is the limit!

Reviews

"Systema is a health and martial art system that offers so much to people of all ages and capabilities. Jeff and Sean at Cardiff Systema offer a welcoming and supportive club that helps everyone to learn and develop at their own pace. Their constant enthusiasm and thirst for exploring Systema and its many applications are infectious. It always fun training in Cardiff!"

Andy Weston

"I would highly recommend Cardiff Systema for developing skills in martial arts and wellbeing. The focus on principles offers lots of variation in training evenings at a pace to suit everyone. Jeff and Sean are very supportive in their approach to teaching and their classes always foster a great spirit in the group. "

Sarah Thomas

" I came from a Karate/Aikido background before I ever came across Systema.. I have enjoyed Systema by far the most out of any training I have in any other art. It truly is a complete ‘system’. The club in Cardiff I train with, has an excellent instructor- Jeff Faris, who is fantastic to train with. I don’t train anywhere near as much as I would like to, but the club is always very welcoming, no egos, safe, and you always leave the training feeling 100 times better that if you hadn't gone. I cannot recommend it enough!"

Mikey James
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Instructors

Jeff Faris

Jeff Faris is a Systema Instructor certified by Vladimir Vasiliev of Systema HQ Toronto, Canada. He has over 19 years of experience specializing in combatives, survival psychology, and personal development through martial arts training.