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Upcoming Seminars & Events
13 DECEMBER
WORKING WITH TENSION AND EMPTINESS
BY PATRICK VAN HET NEDEREND
During this seminar you will learn to see, sense, and work with tension and emptiness — both in yourself and in others. We will explore practical tools to release restrictions and restore inner balance, while gaining insights into how these principles can support both healing and self-defense.
The day will unfold as a deep training session, preparing body and mind to step into the new year with clarity and resilience
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As we close the year, we invite you to join a special seminar dedicated to one of the most profound principles in movement, recovery, and self-defense: tension and emptiness.
Tension and emptiness are not only things we see in others – they also live within ourselves. Unresolved tension can restrict us, while inner emptiness can leave us unsupported or disconnected.
In this seminar, we will explore how to recognize these states, feel them in the body, and transform them into sources of strength, resilience, and clarity. What you will experience Learn to see, sense, and work with tension and emptiness in yourself and others. Practical tools to release restrictions and restore inner balance. Insights on how these principles can support both healing and self-defense. A deep training session to prepare body and mind for the new year.
After the training We’ll close the day together with drinks and small bites — reflecting on the year behind us and opening space for what is to come.
DATE & TRAINING TIMES
Saturday 13 December 2025
Time: 11:00 – 16:30
LOCATION
Somatic Hub, Amsterdam
FEES
€95,- for a day
24 JANUARY
THE FEAR AND POWER OF FREEDOM
BY PATRICK VAN HET NEDEREND
During this seminar you will explore the paradox of freedom — why we long for it and why it can feel overwhelming. Through the martial art of Systema you will practice breathing and movement methods that make freedom tangible, while developing tools to transform fear into curiosity and strength
The day will unfold as a deep training session, preparing body and mind to begin the new year with clarity, courage, and resilience
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Freedom is one of our deepest human desires — yet it can feel overwhelming. We long for it, but stepping into it often awakens fear, resistance, and uncertainty
In this seminar, we will explore the paradox of freedom through both mind and body. You will learn to discover why freedom can feel both exciting and frightening, experience Systema breathing and movement practices that make freedom tangible, and develop tools to transform fear into curiosity and strength
The day will unfold as a deep training session, offering a safe and practical way to begin the new year with clarity, courage, and a deeper sense of freedom
WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE
Learn to see, sense, and work with freedom and fear in yourself and others
Practical tools to embody freedom step by step
Systema breathing and movement practices to release restrictions and restore balance
Insights into how freedom can support both healing and resilienceDATE & TRAINING TIMES
Saturday 24 January 2026
Time 11:00 – 16:30LOCATION
Somatic Hub, AmsterdamFEES
€95,- for a day
14 & 15 MARCH
THE SYSTEMA FUNDAMENTALS
BY PATRICK VAN HET NEDEREND
During this two-day seminar you will explore the solid foundations of the martial art Systema — breathing relaxation posture and movement. These four pillars are the base for all further practice from combative skills to therapeutic bodywork and personal growth
The weekend will unfold as an intensive training preparing body and mind to build resilience adaptability and a deeper connection to yourself and the world around you.
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At the core of the martial art Systema lies a solid foundation built on four essential pillars breathing relaxation posture and movement
In this two-day seminar we will explore these fundamentals step by step and in depth You will learn how each principle forms the basis for more complex work — from combative skills to therapeutic bodywork — and how these same principles shape the way we relate to ourselves and the world around us
The weekend will unfold as an intensive training designed to strengthen body and mind while providing you with practical tools to continue your development in Systema and in life with clarity and confidence
WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE
Systema breathing to regulate stress and build inner power
Relaxation as the key to resilience under pressure
Posture and structure to create stability and support
Movement principles that develop adaptability and freedom
Integration of the four pillars into combative work bodywork and personal growthDATE & TRAINING TIMES
Saturday 14 March 2026 11:00 – 16:30
Sunday 15 March 2026 11:00 – 16:30LOCATION
Somatic Hub AmsterdamFEES
€175,- for two days
9 - 12 APRIL
RYABKO METHOD MASSAGE MASTERCLASS
BY JAREK KOSAWOWSKI
Experience one of the most profound bodywork systems developed within Systema — the Ryabko Method Massage.
This method uses sticks and other specialized tools to release deep layers of tension, restore circulation, and guide the body and mind back to a natural state of balance. It’s a complete approach to recovery — physical, emotional, and psychological.
Over four intensive days, participants will explore how to read posture, work safely with pain, and release tension through precise use of tools and breathing.
Each participant will also receive a private 1-hour stick massage session from Jarek during the event — essential for fully understanding and embodying the method.
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What You’ll Learn
Effective and safe use of sticks and other massage tools
Techniques for creating and releasing tension
Understanding body reactions to stress and pain
Reading posture and working with different tissue layers
Finishing and recovery procedures
Schedule
Thursday & Friday: 15:00 – 20:00
Saturday & Sunday: 11:00 – 16:00
Location: Somatic Hub, Veldbiesstraat 6A, Amsterdam
Max participants: 24 — limited spots for in-depth, hands-on learningInvestment
Full Masterclass (incl. 1 massage session): €600
Stick Set (3 pcs): €50
Extra Massage Session (60 min): €100
Handcrafted sticks: €20 – €100
Refreshments (fruit, coffee, tea) will be provided. Bring your own lunch or dinner.
About Jarek Kosakowski
Jarek has trained in Systema Ryabko since 2011 and studied massage techniques directly with Mikhail and Daniil Ryabko in Moscow.
He holds certifications in sports and medical massage and integrates both modern and traditional approaches in his teaching.
Jarek will be joined by an experienced support team to ensure a high level of personal attention and skill transfer.🎯 Explore the depth of Ryabko Method Massage — a system that transforms the body and mind through intelligent use of tools, breath, and awareness.
👉 Reserve your spot now — limited to 24 participants.
More planned in 2026
Nieuwe seminars. Internationale masterclasses. Inspirerende festivals.
Van Systema tot Stick Massage, van Bodywork tot Breathwork – 2026 staat in het teken van transformatie.
Ontdek hoe lichaam, geest en spirit samenkomen in unieke ervaringen die je kijk op leven en bewegen blijvend veranderen.
FEBRUARY
SOMATIC HUB FESTIVAL
by the Somatic Hub Crew
JUNE
4 DAY MASTERCLASS
by Adam Zettler (Systema Toronto HQ)
AUGUSTUS
HEALING GARDEN FESTIVAL
with the Somatic Hub Crew
October
4 DAY MASTERCLASS
by Ryo Onishi (Systema Osaka)
📅 Binnenkort meer live & info – blijf op de hoogte.
Bij Somatic Hub geloven we dat echte groei ontstaat door eerlijk werk en directe ervaring. Door de jaren heen hebben we enkele van de grootste Systema-instructeurs ter wereld mogen verwelkomen, naast onze eigen intensieve seminars en masterclasses.
Onze tijdlijn hieronder laat jaren van toewijding, verbinding en praktische verkenning zien — en brengt de essentie van Systema tot leven in beweging, veerkracht en transformatie.
Elke gebeurtenis is onderdeel van de levende traditie die wij vandaag de dag verder uitbouwen.
SOMATIC HUB / SYSTEMA AMSTERDAM - ONZE REIS
Always a Student. Always Growing.
Beyond hosting seminars, we regularly travel to Systema HQ Toronto and international seminars worldwide — training directly under the source to deepen, refine, and challenge our skills.
Somatic Hub / Systema Amsterdam — Event Timeline
2025
9 - 12 Oktober - Ryo Onishi Masterclass - Amsterdam
4 - 7 September - Martin Wheeler Masterclass - Amsterdam
23 - 24 Augustus - Somatic Hub Festival - Amsterdam
8 - 10 Augustus - Healing Garden Festival - Zeewolde
9 - 12 Mei - Kwan Lee: Strategic Awareness - Amsterdam
10 - 13 April - Jarek Kosakowski: Stick Massage Basic 01 — Amsterdam
2024
21 December — 8 Hours Practical Systema — Patrick van het Nederend
24–27 October — Ryo Onishi: Perceive and Adopt — Amsterdam
5–8 September — Martin Wheeler: Flow and Power — Amsterdam
13–14 July — David Mundi: From Lightness to Power — Amsterdam
8 June — 8H Systema Intensive Seminar 3: Unlock Your Potential — Patrick van het Nederend
13 April — 8H Systema Intensive Seminar 2: Unlock Your Potential — Patrick van het Nederend
16 March — Somatic Breathwork: The 7 Principles of Breathing — Patrick van het Nederend
24 February — 8H Systema Intensive Seminar 1: Unlock Your Potential — Patrick van het Nederend
2023
16 December — Annual Report Seminar & X-Mas Party — Patrick van het Nederend
14 October — Empowered Body Seminar — Patrick van het Nederend
16 September — Short Work: Movement and Strikes — Patrick van het Nederend
28–30 August — Martin Wheeler: Bodyguard / VIP Protection Masterclass — Amsterdam
15–16 July — David Mundi: Structure of Creativity — Amsterdam
20 May — Systema Breathing & Conditioning — Patrick van het Nederend
11–12 March — Holds & Grabs Intensive Seminar — Patrick van het Nederend
21 January — Healthy Body Seminar — Patrick van het Nederend
2022
17 December — Train for Programming vs Train to End — Patrick van het Nederend
5–6 November — Disarm & Control Seminar — Patrick van het Nederend
25 June — Free Work Seminar — Patrick van het Nederend
7 May — Systema Seminar: Movement & Awareness — Patrick van het Nederend
2021
6 November — Resilient Body Seminar — Patrick van het Nederend
23 October — Pre-Emptive Self-Defense — Patrick van het Nederend
25 September — All About the Knife — Part One — Patrick van het Nederend
26 June — Power & Strength Seminar — Part 2 — Patrick van het Nederend
12 June — Power & Strength Seminar — Part 1 — Patrick van het Nederend
2020
19 September — Natural Movement & Weapon Training — Patrick van het Nederend
12 September — Breath & Body: Less Tension, More Power — Patrick van het Nederend
5 September — Patience & Power: Less Tension, More Power — Patrick van het Nederend
29 August — Breathing & Movement — Patrick van het Nederend
18 April — Systema Weapon Disarm Seminar — Patrick van het Nederend
22 February — The Origin of Movement — Patrick van het Nederend
18 January — Distance & Precision — Patrick van het Nederend
2019
23 November — Systema Sparring Seminar — Patrick van het Nederend
12–13 October — Against Tension: Back from Systema HQ Toronto — Patrick van het Nederend
14–15 September — Kwan Lee: Hidden Work — Amsterdam
5-8 September - Martin Wheeler: Beroepsgroepen - Amsterdam
18 May — Systema Strikes: Striker & Receiver Responsibilities — Patrick van het Nederend
13 April — Breath & Body: Systema Health Seminar — Patrick van het Nederend
9–10 March — Knife Work & Defence: Back from Systema HQ Toronto — Patrick van het Nederend
13 January — Strikes: Multiple Targets — Patrick van het Nederend
2018
22 December — Clothes as a Weapon Seminar — Patrick van het Nederend
17–18 November — Systema Amsterdam Fundamentals Intensive — Patrick van het Nederend
27 October — Systema Special: Gunwork & Disarm — Patrick van het Nederend
6-9 September - Martin Wheeler: Beroepsgroepen - Amsterdam
2017
Mikhail Ryabko — Limited Space, Unlimited Freedom — Amsterdam
Martin Wheeler - Beroepsgroepen - Apeldoorn
2016
Alexander Andreichenkov — Effortless Power — Amsterdam
Kwan Lee — Fundamentals of Systema — Amsterdam
2015
Kwan Lee — Agency and Control — Amsterdam
Arend Dubbelboer - Systema Principles - Amsterdam
2014
Matt Hill — Systema meets Aikido— Amsterdam
Josafath Herrera — Topic The Unknown — Amsterdam
(Inter)nationale Trainingen & Seminars
Bij Somatic Hub organiseren we niet alleen evenementen — we reizen ook actief de wereld rond om te trainen bij de grondleggers en topinstructeurs van Systema. Deze voortdurende toewijding aan leren houdt onze praktijk scherp, authentiek en verbonden met de bron.
Hoogtepunten van Onze (Inter)nationale Trainingsreis
2025
Danill Ryabko - Turkije
Vladimir Vasiliev - Berlin
Vladimir Vasiliev - Kortrijk
Adam Zettler - Kortrijk
Vladimir Vasiliev — Parijs
Danill Raybko - Egypte
2024
Vladimir Vasiliev — Toronto HQ
Danill Ryabko - Turkije
Norbert Tannert - Bonn
Vladimir Vasiliev — Bonn
Vladimir Vasiliev — Londen
Vladimir Vasiliev — Toronto Seminar
2023
Vladimir Vasiliev — Toronto HQ
Vladimir Vasiliev — Toronto Seminar
Vladimir Vasiliev — Milaan
Vladimir Vasiliev — Kortrijk
Vladimir Vasiliev — Punta Cana
Matt Hill — Drenthe
2022
Vladimir Vasiliev — Bonn
Vladimir Vasiliev — Londen
2020
Mikhail Ryabko & Vladimir Vasiliev — Parijs
2019
Vladimir Vasiliev — Toronto HQ (feb, jul-aug)
Vladimir Vasiliev — Toronto Seminar
2018
Vladimir Vasiliev — Toronto HQ (jan, sep)
Vladimir Vasiliev — Toronto Seminar
Vladimir Vasiliev — Bonn
Mikhail Ryabko — Bonn
Martin Wheeler — Oostenrijk
Brendon Zettler — Oostenrijk
Jeffrey & Koen — België
2017
Vladimir Vasiliev — Toronto HQ
Vladimir Vasiliev — Toronto Seminar
Vladimir Vasiliev — Kortrijk
Zettler Twins — Kortrijk
Brendon Zettler — Oostenrijk
Martin Wheeler — Duitsland
Arend Dubbelboer — Meppel
2016
Vladimir Vasiliev — Toronto HQ
Zettler Twins — Toronto HQ
Emmanuel Manny — Toronto HQ
Vladimir Vasiliev — Melksham
Combat Trauma — Kortrijk
Josafath Herrera — Haarlem
Arend Dubbelboer — Meppel
2015
Vladimir Vasiliev — Bern
Martin Wheeler — Wales
Matt Hill — Wiltshire
Maxim Franz — Kortrijk
Arend Dubbelboer — Meppel
2014
Vladimir Vasiliev — Münster
Vladimir Vasiliev — Melksham
Mikhail Ryabko — Melksham
Maxim Franz — Groningen
Arend Dubbelboer — Meppel
2013
Maxim Papotja — Den Haag
Voor de krijger is er geen bestemming.
Er is enkel het pad — het ruwe werk, de stille overwinning, de eeuwige herhaling.
Trainen is leven. Groeien is onvermijdelijk. Stilstand is het enige einde.