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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.

 Systema in Cardiff

Develop mental clarity, stress management skills, and emotional balance to support your overall wellbeing.

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Join our community in group training sessions that build teamwork, social responsibility, and combat skills.

Group Systema Classes

Enhance your confidence, discipline, and mental resilience through our focused personal growth sessions.

Personal Development Workshops

Learn practical and effective self-defence techniques to protect yourself in real-world situations with our expert-led classes.Classes:Thursdays 19h00 to 21h00Cardiff Martial Arts Academy, Norbury Road, Fairwater, Cardiff, CF5 3AU.Cost: £10 per session payable on the day you attend. First class free.

Self-Defence Training

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.

The System

"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 VasilievSee: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.russianmartialart.com">www.russianmartialart.com</a>

Combat Skill, Strong Spirit, Healthy Body

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Handgun disarming. Sennybridge Army Training Area.

Instructing a Military Unit in combatives.

With Daniil Ryabko at Cardiff Martial Arts Academy

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Pointfighting score with 2 points to the head by way of kick.

Lightcontact Kick-Light amateur Kickboxing match WAKO Rules.

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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!

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!

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. 


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!

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Martin Wheeler 
Personal Protection Masterclass Cardiff 2026

Weapons Combat and Adaptive Responses Under Pressure12,13,14,15 November 2026

Martin Wheeler leads you through his latest innovations in Mind-Body research to develop adaptive responses under pressure. Striking in Flow, ground fighting, weapons work, and much more. Not to be missed.An intensive four-day master class in Systema weapons combat, knife, stick and gun, from standing to ground. As a trainer for Navy SEALs, DEA, and SWAT, Martin will take your understanding of internal control and combat application to an elite level.What You'll Learn: ✔️ Condition your body for freeform combat in any environment ✔️ Harness instinct, intuition, and cognition for peak performance under pressure ✔️ Develop an intuition-based combat approach for hand-to-hand, weaponized, and multiple-attacker scenarios ✔️ And much moreElevate your skill set and experience Systema like never before.Tickets via: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://buytickets.at/systemacardiff/2081634">https://buytickets.at/systemacardiff/2081634</a>

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.

Jeff Faris

Instructors

Vladimir Vasiliev Systema HQ Toronto<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.russianmartialart.com">www.russianmartialart.com</a>Daniil Ryabko<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://systemaryabko.net">https://systemaryabko.net</a>Martin Wheeler Systema<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.wheelersystema.com">https://www.wheelersystema.com</a>Matt Hill Systema Academy<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.matthill.co.uk">https://www.matthill.co.uk</a>Systema Bristol<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.systemabristol.uk">https://www.systemabristol.uk</a>Systema London Bridge<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.systemalondonbridge.com">https://www.systemalondonbridge.com</a>Systema Personal Self ProtectionMark WinklerEmail:<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:admin@spsp.online">admin@spsp.online</a>