MAXIM FRANZ is currently one of most experienced Systema instructors at Vladimir Vasiliev's school in Toronto (Systema Headquarters) where he usually teaches the Friday night class, as well as most of Vladimir’s classes when he is away conducting seminars or at other events.

He is Vladimir’s number one assistant, certified to teach all aspects of Systema. He has been training with Vladimir Vasiliev since fall 1998. That training means 3-4 times a week regular kind of training besides teaching at least 2 classes a week for the last 8 years.

Max is extremely sought instructor and teaches seminars across the globe. His military service was in the Russian Navy, Marines Brigade, with his primary operations as a Marine Sniper and he represended Spetsnaz together with Sonny Puzikas in popular TV show Deadliest Warrior.

Because of unique combination of skills and experience, Max is an authority in Systema and all areas of rifle and handgun fighting skills, unarmed combat and field craft.

He is an outstanding instructor, patient and provides a lot of individual attention.