Mikhail Vasilevich Ryabko one of the founders and developer of Russian warrior traditions and also the main insrtructor of Systema

Born 6th May, 1961 in Belorussia

- In 1976 after completing form 8 he entered Agricultural and Technical School.
- 1981 to 1983: Military service for USSR
- 1983 to 1993: he worked in the Security servise of tne Ministry of Interior Affairs of USSR, training security personnel from the Ministry
- 1989 to 1994: he started at the institute of Justice at the Ministry of Interior Affairs

For ten years he served in special teams; participated in military operations, hostage release and was an instructor at the centre of rapid response special teams.

Currently, works as an advisor for the Minister of Justice. Colonel of Internal Service. A veteran of military service and labour. Has state awards from the President of Russian Federation and the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

Awarded with personal named arms by the Ministry of Justice: Yuri Yakovlevich Chaika
2006 awarded "medal Spetsnaz of Russia" at the Kremlin

Has been teaching Systema for over 20 years with students all over the world.

VLADMIR VASILIEV

Born in Russia, Vladimir's military work spans across 10 years of extensive service with the Special Operations Unit of Spetsnaz, including regular high-risk covert assignments. He also served as trainer for paratroopers, swat teams, and elite bodyguards.

Vladimir moved to Canada, and in 1993 and was the first to teach Systema outisde of Russia. He is Director and Chief Instructor of the Toronto School of Russian Martial Art, where people come to him for training from all over the world.

Vladimir is very open about explaining the concepts of Systema and encourages contact with the source of Systema, his teacher, Michael Ryabko.

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