Two days with Ryo Onishi.
Join students from across the UK and Europe for two days of training with one of the most respected senior instructors in the international Systema community. Whether you are attending your first seminar or have years of experience, this weekend offers an opportunity to deepen your understanding of breathing, movement and relaxation under pressure.
Secure your place.
Friday night class is available in person and via Zoom. Plan your accommodation around it.
Friday Night Special Class
Friday 9 October 2026. A smaller group class with Ryo the evening before the main seminar, introducing the weekend's theme. Requires a One Day or Two Day seminar ticket for 10-11 Oct. Limited places -- book early.
Seminar — In Person
10 and 11 October 2026. Netherhall School, Cambridge. Open to all levels.
Two-Day Pass
Both days, Saturday and Sunday.
One-Day Pass
Saturday or Sunday (same ticket covers either day).
Seminar — Online
Can't make it to Cambridge? Join live via Zoom or watch the full recording at your own pace. All sessions professionally recorded.
Add it to your calendar.
Two events you may want to save: the seminar weekend itself, and a one-week-out reminder so you do not miss the early bird deadline on 31 July.
Seminar weekend, 10 and 11 October 2026
Netherhall School, Cambridge. Registration from 09:30, training 10:00 to 16:00 each day, with a break of up to an hour. Room clear-up runs 16:00 to 17:00.
Early bird reminder, 24 July 2026
A short prompt one week before the £160 (two-day) and £90 (one-day) early bird prices end on 31 July.
A seminar provides something that regular classes cannot. Time.
Two full days allows students to immerse themselves in the work, explore ideas in greater depth and build a stronger connection to the principles that underpin Systema.
Students often leave with greater clarity, new training ideas, improved understanding of breath, better movement and renewed motivation. Many describe seminars as important milestones in their development.
Ryo Onishi.
Ryo Onishi is Chief Instructor of Systema Osaka and a Director of Systema Japan. He has trained directly under Vladimir Vasiliev and Mikhail Ryabko for over 20 years and teaches seminars regularly across Europe, North America and Asia.
Ryo has taught at Systema HQ Toronto, where Vladimir Vasiliev featured his work in the official production From Relaxation to Power. The trailer is embedded above.
His seminars are valued for their exploration of breathing, structure, relaxation, natural movement and practical application under pressure. Students at all levels consistently leave with something they can apply immediately.
The material.
The seminar explores how to remain relaxed, mobile and effective when facing physical, mental and emotional pressure. Through partner exercises, movement drills and practical applications, students will work on:
- Reducing unnecessary tension
- Striking at full power under pressure
- Moving naturally and efficiently
- Improving breathing under stress
- Developing greater awareness and sensitivity
- Staying calm and adaptable in challenging situations
- Applying Systema principles in self-defence and everyday life
The material develops progressively across the two days. Day two builds naturally upon day one. The exact content will be shaped by Ryo on the weekend itself.
Open to all levels.
Current Systema students
An opportunity to deepen existing practice.
Martial artists
Explore a different approach to movement, pressure and adaptability.
Complete beginners
No previous Systema experience is required. Many students attend their first seminar within their first year of training. If you are not yet training weekly, you are welcome to come to a free trial class before deciding.
Netherhall School, Cambridge.
The seminar will take place in Netherhall School's spacious basketball hall. The venue offers excellent training space, natural light, good transport connections and free parking nearby.
Cambridge is easily accessible from London, Stansted Airport and the wider UK rail network.
Two-day pass: £160 early bird (until 31 July), £185 standard (1 August to 30 September), £210 late or at the door. One-day pass: £90, £100, £110 on the same schedule. Bring your own snacks for lunch and water.
Netherhall School, south-east Cambridge. Full venue address is sent on registration.
The results speak for themselves.
The simple truth is to deal with fear you need to relax. Systema has unique breathing methods to help you remain calm and deal with your fear. Don Barrett, former Special Forces soldier
When I decided to study Systema I was amazed by how simple and profound the physical, mental and breathing exercises were. Mir Ali, Acupuncturist
Systema has a healthy approach to training, strengthening the participant both physically and mentally without damaging them. Chris Williams, Personal Trainer