INSTRUCTORS
Taylor Campbell
CHIEF INSTRUCTOR
Taylor is an US Army veteran that has 20 years of martial arts experience that includes Army combatives, personal protection and Systema. He has been studying Systema since 2013 and received his full instructor certification in 2018 by Vladimir Vasilev.
Jeff Sodeman
INSTRUCTOR
Jeff Sodeman has over 20 years of experience practicing and teaching Systema, and 30+ years in martial arts. He co-founded San Diego Systema, and later joined the NC Systema instructor team. Jeff also holds a 5th-degree black belt (godan) in Aikido, and founded Jiai Aikido in San Diego in 2003. He has taught seminars across the US, and has trained extensively under master instructors.
Pasquale Antonio
INSTRUCTOR
Pasquale has trained in Systema since 2009 and has been a certified instructor under Vladimir Vasiliev since 2012. Before Systema, he studied various martial arts and earned a black belt in Aikido. Pasquale owns and operates Jiyu Holistic Wellness offering manual therapy, breath work, movement classes, yoga, and corporate wellness.
Bryan Johns
INSTRUCTOR
Bryan began studying Systema under Glenn Murphy in 2009 and certified as instructor in training under Vladimir Vasiliev in 2019. Prior to Systema he studied multiple other disciplines. Bryan is an avid outdoorsman and an executive that has run international organizations. Beyond the physical conflict resolution qualities of systema he is particularly drawn to Systema’s ability to help him wholistically perform better in all aspects of his life.
Brian Marco
INSTRUCTOR
Brian has been studying Systema since 2011 and is a certified instructor by Vladimir Vasiliev. He explores/explored various embodied practices including Yoga, Parkour, Jujutsu, Wushu, Taekwondo, Aikido, Muay Thai, and Karate. When he's not training, he's usually cultivating computer code.
Yi Luo
INSTRUCTOR
Yi is a certified Instructor under Vladimir Vasiliev. Prior to Systema, Yi explored a range of Japanese and Filipino martial arts styles. She has trained Systema primarily under Edgars Cakuls (Systema Manhattan) and Glenn Murphy (NC Systema).
Ryan McCann
INSTRUCTOR
Ryan McCann is a dedicated martial artist with over a decade of experience in traditional Chinese martial arts, including Tai Chi Chuan, Choy Li Fut, Hop Gar, Baguazhang, and Hsing Yi. For the past 7 years, he has trained extensively in Systema, focusing on breathwork, structure, and combative movement. He has also worked with elite military instructors to deepen his understanding of stress, conflict, and resilience.
Ryan’s teaching blends practical martial skill with a deep commitment to personal development, helping students cultivate calm, control, and adaptability both in training and in life.
