About Us
Central Florida Systema is a school dedicated to learning the Russian style of martial art called Systema. Our school is open to anyone regardless of rank or prior experience. All styles are welcome. We will share information, practice movement and work to master this exceptional art to the greatest degree possible.
We are the only school in Central Florida that offers Systema and is certified by Vladimir Vasiliev, co founder of this art.
The Central Florida Systema school is lead by Dr. David Orman. David has been training in a variety of martial arts since 1985, including karate, kendo, aikido, tai qi, and escrima. He hold black belts in Karate, Kumdo and Aikido.
David is the first and only Fully Certified Systema Instructor in the Greater Orlando area and only the 5th Full Instructor in Florida. There are only 300 world-wide and less than 100 in America. (He also trains with Iaido Master, Bob Elder Sensei in the art of Toyama Ryu.)
Our goals are clear and have been consistent from the beginning:
1. We want to train as much as we can, as perfectly as possible, to improve our skills in this art.
2. We want to use the art of Systema to learn the challenging life lessons that we all face. Whether it is learning to face our fears or work well with others, Systema is the vehicle that allows us to improve the quality of our lives through movement.
Regular classes will be in Winter Garden on Mondays at the Winter Garden Rec Center (Jesse Brock Community Center). The address is:
Winter Garden Parks and Recreation Center
(aka Jesse Brock Community Center)
310 N. Dillard St.
Winter Garden, FL 34787
What we are not:
- We do not offer belts, certifications or ranks as there are no belts or ranks in Systema. We do not hand out “stripes” or “kyu” ranks.
We are not a “black belt mill.” There are already too many of those around.
What we ARE:
- We are certified by Vladimir Vasiliev, Founder of Systema.
- We are also also proud members and supporters of the IIMAA (Independent International Martial Artists Association).
- A group of individuals who have found a passion in the martial art of Systema who want to practice with like minded individuals.
We are all on the same path, moving toward the same goal.
