"Kwan is truly one of the old school senior instructors in Systema, his level of skill inspiring as is his humble nature. We really enjoyed Kwan's method of teaching which was very understandable and down to earth. "
- S. McQueen, Co-Founder, Systema Japan
"Each day Kwan worked us through a progressive level of skill sets with a seamless flow of instruction, amazing demonstrations and a keen eye for detail."
- B. Sommerfeld, Chief Combatives Instructor, ITI
"A gifted instructor with great insight and awareness as to what everyone needed to grasp concepts and digest the information."
- L. Robrecht, Chief Instructor, Roanoke Systema
AVAILABILITY
Kwan Lee is available for seminars and for private and discreet training for smaller groups worldwide. Topics include, but are not limited to:
Defense in Confined Spaces Hand-to-Hand Combat Knife, Stick, Gun Defense Holds & Releases Defensive Tactics for Law Enforcement Mass Attack Improvised Weapons Breathwork & Conditioning Urban Evasion/Escape Strength and Flexibility
To reserve a seminar date, a deposit will be required in advance. Please inquire using the form at the bottom of this page.
Current Seminars
June 25-27, 2010 - Zwolle, Netherlands
Senior Systema Instructor KWAN LEE will be teaching a 3-day seminar in the Netherlands covering work in Confined Spaces and use of Improvised Weapons.
More details and registration links can be found HERE
A special Facebook event page has also been created HERE
October 15-17, 2010 - Park City, UT
Senior Systema Instructor KWAN LEE returns to Park City to teach an intense 2-day Combatives seminar in Park City, Utah. More details to be posted HERE
Don't miss your chance to train with one of the best instructors in the country!
November 12-14, 2010 - Phoenix, AZ
The premier event of 2010 has arrived! This major 3-day event will be the first in US history and will be the last opportunity this year to train with a Systema Master in the States.
Don't miss your chance to train with two of highest regarded Systema masters in the world!
Please check back for more information on future seminars.
PAST SEMINARS
February 20-21, 2010 - New Braunfels, TX
Senior Systema Instructor KWAN LEE will be teaching an intense 2-day combatives seminar in Central Texas.
Progressive and eye-opening, this seminar will focus on the practical real-world application of one of the world's most combative fighting systems. Click HERE for seminar flyer.
This will be the first ever Systema seminar in Park City, and we expect a wide cross-section of artists attending. This event will be a comprehensive introduction to the fundamental principles that make Systema such a versatile and deadly art.
Day 1: (Night class) Foundational Concepts
Day 2: Breath, Form, Movement, and Striking (empty hand and knife)
Day 3: Preserving Sensitivity Under Duress in Confined Spaces and on the Ground (empty hand and knife)
Event to occur at Park City Aikido (link HERE). For more information, contact Rob Kidwell at robkidwell2006@comcast.net
October 3-4, 2009 - West Point, VA
"Confined Spaces"
Featuring VLADIMIR VASILIEV, Systema Founder
(Kwan Lee will be teaching Friday night - Oct 2)
Join Vladimir and his top instructors in a weekend full of exciting challenges in very close quarters.
Day 1) will be focused on confined space work with an emphasis on breathing in claustrophobic conditions, Hand to hand short work, as well as, weapons, both conventional and improvised.
Day 2) will be on the ITI facility, with specialized work being done on our DC-9 plane fuselage, buses, and various makes of vehicles.
Event to occur at ITI, International Training Inc .
August 28-30, 2009 - Portland, Maine
"SYSTEMA CONTINUUM"
Featuring KWAN LEE, Senior Systema Instructor
Continuum: One of the fundamentals of systema training is constant movement. Continuous movement keeps us free and able to take advantage of the opportunities available around us, especially in the real world of preemptive work, ambush, weapons, or multiple attackers. We will be exploring this principle deeply in various environments, with and without weapons.
Open to Public.
July 18-19, 2009 - Mesa, Arizona
Featuring KWAN LEE and FRANK A.
(Frank is a Senior Instructor at Toronto HQ)
Experience two days of intense combatives training from two top Systema instructors. Build fluid and functional evasive and offensive movements in uncomfortable situations using minimal effort. Learn cutting-edge methodologies for sparring preparation and find out what is new at Systema HQ in Toronto. Join two high-energy and hard-hitting senior instructors for an unforgettable training event!
This will be Frank's first visit to the Southwest and a great opportunity to experience his unique teaching style.
March 28-29, 2009 - Roanoke, VA
Part 2 of "Surviving the Urban Jungle"
Featuring KWAN LEE, Senior Systema Instructor
Topics: Dynamic Legwork, Ground Movement, Improvised Weapons, Escapes and Chokes, and More. Open to Public.
Topics: Advanced Hand-to-Hand plus other topics TBD.
Contact Ed Whalen at edrma1@netzero.com or (510)523-8210.
January 31-February 1, 2009 - West Point, VA
Part 1 of "Surviving the Urban Jungle"
Featuring KWAN LEE, Senior Systema Instructor
Topics: Dynamic Joint Destruction, Confined Spaces, Gun and Knife Disarming, and More.
Open to Public. Part 2 to be held in Roanoake, VA (March 28-29). Discount for attending both seminars. Contact Brandon Sommerfeld at brando18b4h@yahoo.com.
December 4-5, 2008 - Whiteriver, AZ
Whiteriver and San Carlos Apache Nations (Housing Authority Police)
Featuring KWAN LEE, Senior Systema Instructor
Topics: Hand-to-Hand Combat, Multiple Opponents, Stick and Knife Defense, Cuffing, and More.
Open to Public - Contact Mike Lupe at mlupe70@yahoo.com .
August 14-15, 2008 - Whiteriver, AZ
Whiteriver and San Carlos Apache Nations (Housing Authority Police)
Featuring KWAN LEE, Senior Systema Instructor
Topics: Hand-to-Hand Combat, Striking, Knife Defense, use of ASP-style Baton.
Law Enforcement Only - Contact Mike Lupe at mlupe70@yahoo.com .
Hand-to-Hand Combat, Striking, Sparring, Confined Spaces, Mass Attack.
For details contact Andrew Cefai and Scott McQueen of Systema Japan (www.systemajapan.jp)
- Major in the Special Service Police Force
- Russian Military Reconnaissance
- PhD in combat Psychology
- Professional Bodyguard for Moscow's Elite
This seminar will cover all aspects of the use of handguns and is appropriate for those at all levels of experience. This will be Mr. Komarov's first seminar teaching these concepts to the general public in the United States.
Topics of Study:
- Selection of Your Weapon
- Lightening Fast Handgun Deployment on the Move
- Single-handed Firing on the Move
- Use of Firearms on All levels from Standing to Lying
- Close Quarters Weapons Disarming
- Survival with Weapons in Confined and Unconfortable Spaces
- No-look Shooting with Deadly Accurate Shot Placement
- Precise Aiming Using Sound Only
- Cover Vs. Concealment
- Slide Vs. Revolver
- Effective Reloading / Round Counting Under Duress
- Dealing with Stress and Injury in an Armed Confrontation
- Opponent and Crowd Control with the Barrel of the Weapon
Also:
- Learn and develop partner and solo firearm drills
- Study the application of firearms in bodyguarding
Hand-to-Hand and Knife Defense.
10am-3pm at Wolf's Karate school, 448 Valley View, El Sobrante.
For inquiries / details / preregistration contact Ed (510)523-8210 latzes@aol.com or Sergey (916)717-8008 skif@pacbell.net.
November 5-6, 2005 - Phoenix, AZ
Holds and Releases and Knife Defense in Close Quarters
July 2nd (Sat), 2005 - Dallas, TX
Featuring KWAN LEE, Principal Instructor of The System in Arizona
Knife Defense and Hand-to-Hand in Confined Spaces.
Location: Dallas Ninjutsu Academy. 2526 Manana #206, Dallas, TX 75220
Confined Spaces and Knife Defense. Operating against multiple opponents and around obstructions.
Half of all funds went to family of fallen Chicago instructor, Arkadiy Stepankovskiy.
May 8th (Sat), 2004 - San Francisco, CA
Spronsored by the Golden Gate Systema Group
Featuring KWAN LEE, Senior Systema Instructor
Fundamentals of the Russian System
The seminar was a great success!
See the pictures at Golden Gate Systema Group.
November 1-2, 2003 - Tempe, AZ
Featuring VLADIMIR VASILIEV
All Aspects of Chain, Shovel, Knife, H2H, Defense Inside Car
The first ever Russian Martial Art seminar by Vladimir in the Southwest was a huge success!
"An incredible and truly humbling experience." ~Travis Y. (Intel Scientist) "Finally, a fighting system that I can grow old with." ~John H. (Former Cage Fighter) "No rules. No belts. No nonsense. The System - a fighting art without all the needless baggage." ~Black Belt Magazine
