Palmetto State Systema School Information

  • No Belts or Uniforms
  • No Katas or Stances
  • No Formalities or Rituals
  • Real, Practical and Exciting Training!

Philosophy

In our classes, seminars and workshops, the objective is to facilitate self-actualization through the learning process of the physical, psychological, and survival skills that are offered by the Russian Martial Art system.
 
Who are the students?

Systema is ideal for people with no martial arts background and is an excellent complementary skill set for soldiers and officers in law enforcement and security, as well as, experienced fighters of any martial arts and military backgrounds.
 
Age

Training is open to anyone 18 years of age and older.
 
Instructor

All classes are taught by Mark Jakabcsin, a certified Systema instructor under Vladimir Vasiliev. Mark began training in martial arts in 1975. Prior to finding Systema Mark achieved various ranks in Judo, Aikido, TKD, and Daito ryu Aikijujutsu.
 
Clothing

There are no uniforms. Sweatpants and t-shirt or any comfortable street clothing is recommended.

Schedule

All classes are at the Ultimate Gym (www.ultimate-gym.com). Monday and Thursday  6:30pm-8pm, Friday 11am-12:30pm and two Saturday's a month. 
 
Location

All classes are held at the Ultimate Gym, 401 East 35th Street, Charlotte, NC 28205.  www.ultimate-gym.com

Cost

There are multiple payment options available to fit everyone's needs. There is an introductory offer of 2 classes for $20.  Additional if training at the Ultimate Gym there is a one time $50 administration fee charged by the Gym payable when signing up on one of the payment options. No contracts!

Videos and Books

Mark is a distributor of Vladimir's media materials and carries most of the DVD's and the new book about breathing in stock.

Contact

Contact Mark Jakabcsin via: E-mail pslionz@aol.com, Phone 803-396-3950 or cellular phone 803-389-9393

Systema Study Groups in the Southeast

  • Raleigh/Clayton, NC
    • Revolution Self Defense, Clayton, NC: Glenn Murphy & Scot Schwichow, www.revolutionselfdefense.com  919-359-1776  mail.the.murph@gmail.com
    • Triangle Russian Martial Art, Cary, NC: Keith Whatley 919-753-5689, www.trianglerma.com  trianglerma@gmail.com
  • Fayetteville/Hope Mills, NC 
    • Trip Maxwell, 910-286-2406, http://fayettevillesystemagroup.webs.com/
  • Mathews, NC
    • Tim Grismer, 704-219-1502. Classes held at Carolinas American Judo Association Club, 2246-C Stevens Mill Road, Mathews, NC 28104

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Palmetto Systema - Fort Mill, SC - Mark Jakabcsin, Certified Systema Instructor

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