What do our students say about Systema?

"I wanted to take this opportunity to express how please I am with your instruction of the Russian Martial Art (Systema) for my daughters, Mariah and Ciera, and me.  we have been students of yours for about seven months.  Over this period, I have seen a tremendous improvement in their skill level, environmental awareness, coordination, strength kinesthetic awareness and psychological/character development (self-confidence and self-esteem).  

It gives me incredible pleasure to participate with my daughters in such an all encompassing art that offers them so many opportunities for physical and psychological development.  I am not aware of any other sport that provides so many advantages.  In addition, my participation allows us an opportunity to grow closer and to have a common experience to discuss.

I have recommended you and Systema to a number of my patients, friends and fellow martial artists.  As you know, I have trained for a number of years in other martial arts.  Systema is without question the most effective self-defense system I have ever seen.  I recommend Systema without any reservations.

Again, thank you and I look forward to continue training with you.

Warm regards,
Michael Shell, DO

"The Russian system encompasses all aspects of physical and mental well-being. You learn in a relaxed environment and Brad is one of the best instructors you'll find. This style allows everybody to train together regardless of abilities or experience while meeting everyone's individual goals. This is by far the best hands-on training I've experienced.”

Dale Goertz

"When I began training I was looking for the most effective and efficient style I could find. The Russian System met, and greatly exceeded my expectations."

Mike Boespflug

"I have worked with a number of Vlad’s certified instructors. Brad is equal in teaching ability, knowledge, and skill as any. There is a sense of flow that accompanies a good Systema class, just as there is in Systema work. It is simultaneously organized and spontaneous."

Officer Alan Walker

"Mr. Scornavacco carries with him the knowledge, professionalism, and positive attitude of a well-schooled graduate. He has the ability to teach on all levels and I recommend him to anyone interested in not only studying under him, but growing as a person from him."

Curt Farrell

"I have come a long way in the two years I have been working with Brad. His program challenges me mentally, physically and emotionally. Being of one the few women, Brad has taught me that I can defend myself using my body no matter how I am attacked. His teaching style allows me the freedom to work within my limits, yet also challenges me to constantly stretch those limits. I have overcome many of my fears and have achieved a sense of self-confidence that I have not experienced in years."

Annette Maxson

For more than a year, I've had the opportunity to attend many classes where I learned various self-defense techniques with Brad Scornavacco. I have found him to be a teacher who is well versed in the subject of self-defense and who is very effective in assuring that all of his students can experience success. My daughters and myself have enjoyed a greater degree of confidence since taking classes under Mr. Scornavacco's leadership.

Monique Custer

"I am favorably impressed with the level of commitment and dedication that Mr. Scornavacco has towards women's issues in regards to self-defense, myself having four teen-aged daughters and a wife that have studied under him for the past year and a half. As a Martial Artist, he is one of the most practical and skillful individuals that I have ever witnessed, but what is more impressive is his desire to openly share that knowledge and skill with everyone, from children to adults, as their level of development permits. He is very sensitive to his student's progress and developmental needs, and adjusts his teaching accordingly, to maximize the learning experience. Mr.Scornavacco's enthusiasm and love for what he is doing is a great motivational force for all of his students. I would highly recommend him to anyone that is interested in learning the practical aspects of self-defense."

Larry Yonashiro

"After the many years of training in HapKiDo and Judo and then having the chance to see a new art that so matches what a real life experience would be, makes me realize how far my other training so from reality. I am more energized now to continuing training in Systema and working with individuals like Mr. Scornavacco and others to continue my martial arts growth.

As a professional educator, I really was amazed at Mr. Scornavacco ability to differentiate his instruction to meet the different experience levels of those at the seminar. If I didn't know better I would have thought he was an experienced (school) teacher as he worked the room giving guided practice to those of us that were new to this art, while giving more independent instruction to those of you that were more trained. His words of encouragement were taken as just that and not preceived as impatience. I'm looking forward to the next Systema seminar."

Joe Libby, Ed.D.

2nd Black Belt HapKiDo

Middle School Administator