PHOENIX FESTIVAL
"Steel Sharpens Steel"
October 18,19,20
PHOENIX, ARIZONA
"As iron sharpens iron, So one person sharpens another." (Prov 27:17)
The journey of the protector can be a lonely path, yet it cannot be taken alone. We must be guided, worked, and tested by others in our tribe, in close contact and under pressure... so that we may emerge stronger, smarter, and ready to swiftly exact our skill when we are called to the selfless protection of others, especially the innocent.
This event is an essential part of your journey.
Get ready to be sharpened.
No Experience Required. Beginners welcome.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Day 1: 9:00AM to 9:00PM (Medical/Health)
Day 2: 10:00AM to 7:00PM (Systema w/ VV)
Day 3: 9:30AM to 4:00PM (Systema w/ VV)
Day 4: Optional (Monastery Visit)
Systema Training - Festival of Instructors with Special Guest VV
Join some of the highest-level instructors in the world as they explore the fundamentals of close protection, weapons defense, and resilience training. Enjoy 2 days of weapons movement (knife/pistol), crowdwork, streetwise tactics, and next-level calmness and breath training. Special event guest: Vladimir Vasiliev.
Trauma Medicine and Open Wound Care with Jeff Hensley
This training is a MUST for every adult. Nearly 67% of traumatic deaths caused by bleeding could have been prevented with timely intervention. If you are trained and willing, YOU could be the difference. Most martial artists may have the ability to survive a knife or gun ambush only to bleed out minutes later. With Jeff, you will acquire the skills and the mindset necessary to ensure you and your loved ones make it home alive. Session 1: Life-saving skills to control hemorrhaging using traditional and improvised methods in a variety of challenging scenarios under the guidance of one of the most talented trainers in the industry, former Special Operations Medic, Jeff Hensley. You will come away with the ability to mitigate fatal hemorrhaging in all forms, apply correct pressure and pressure points, and apply pressure dressings and wound-packing technology, all under duress / real-world situations. Session 2: After the bleeding stops... Learn hands-on wound care management from assessment to cleaning, debridement, and closure (suturing). Recognize signs of infection and learn how to use antibiotics in a grid-down scenario. About Jeff: Former member of Army 12th Special Forces Group - Airborne (Green Beret). Former clinical instructor for Special Operations Medical Program where he trained SF Medics, AF Pararescue, and SEAL Corpsmen. Former medic for Sheriff SRT with Level 1 Trauma work. Currently a board certified CRNA and board certified in non-surgical pain management. Advanced firearms and tactics instructor. Lifelong martial artist, patriot, Christian, and family man.
Anti-Aging, Strength & Hormone Optimization with Dr. Javier Manrique
Optional (free with paid Festival admission): Dr. Javier Manrique offers an extraordinary look into anti-aging and hormone health at all ages and presents clear steps to bridge the gap to your strongest and most-virile younger self. Regardless of age, this session is essential for those who expect to sustain an optimum quality of life well into the future. This session is optional and open to all participants. About Javier: https://goodlifehealthcenter.com/about/dr-manrique/ He is also a longtime Systema practitioner, hunter, patriot, and family man.
Instructor Coffee Hour
Optional: For participants who are current full HQ instructors and current IIT. Come have coffee and chat beforehand!
Monastery Visit
Optional: Join the Vasilievs for a tour and lunch at one of the most striking Orthodox monasteries on the West Coast. Recently the home of one of the most revered holy monks of our time, Father Ephraim, St. Anthony's Monastery is truly a peaceful desert oasis designed to facilitate deeper spiritual connections and hone the inner state for the Unseen Warfare of the soul. St. Anthony's Monastery is an hour East of Phoenix in Florence. Meeting time is 10AM at the front gate of the monastery property. There is no cost to visit, but please send a note to info@systema.us if you plan to join us. Also, please see the following link for all visitors: https://stanthonysmonastery.org/pages/day-visitors-guide