MARTIAL ARTS FIRST AID KIT
Rapid Recovery & Mobility Restoration for Martial Artists
For Judo • Jiu-Jitsu • Wrestling • Muay Thai • Karate • Kempo • Taekwondo • Kung Fu • Krav Maga • Kickboxing & More
Training Takes a Toll
If you’ve trained long enough, your body has the receipts.
The stiff shoulder that never fully recovered.
The ankle that still rolls too easily.
The wrist you tape before every class.
The neck that feels compressed after every hard round.
You’ve earned your stripes, your rank, your scars — but here’s the truth most martial artists don’t want to hear:
If you keep training like you’re 25, your body will make damn sure you don’t keep training much longer.
Going hard is necessary — rolling, sparring, clinching, getting after it…
But if you don’t pair intensity with recovery, you’re speeding toward the one thing you fear most:
Being forced off the mat.
The Adjustment That Keeps You Training for Decades
As you get older, recovery isn’t optional — it’s a skill.
And one that most martial artists never learn until it’s too late.
These 4-hour, hands-on workshops are designed to teach you how to:
- Release old tension patterns
- Restore mobility
- Calm the nervous system
- Move the way you used to: fluidly, powerfully, pain-free
Small tweaks. Small shifts.
Big results.
Common Injuries Addressed
Neck
- Neck cranks & choke tension
- Herniated or bulging discs
- Chronic tightness & nerve irritation
Shoulders
- Kimuras, Americanas, Omoplatas
- Frozen shoulder, limited range
- Postural strain from rolling or striking
Elbows
- Arm bars & hyperextension
- Pain at end-range flexion/extension
- Lingering inflammation
Wrists
- Wrist locks & compression strain
- Carpal tunnel, forearm tightness
- Difficulty gripping (gi, glove, weapon)
What You’ll Leave With
- Noticeably increased range of motion
- Reduced pain, stiffness, and achiness
- Techniques you can use before, during, and after training
- A first-aid toolkit that makes recovery part of your practice
These methods work instantly — no force, no pain, no risk.
How It Works (The Method Behind the Results)
The techniques in these workshop are based on:
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Martial arts principles, and
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Osteopathic Positional Release (Strain/Counterstrain)
This is the opposite of “grinding through pain.”
It’s about teaching your body how to let go.
You’ll experience how a small, precise positional shift can:
- Release a locked joint
- Calm the nervous system
- Restore movement immediately
- Reduce years of stored tension
Imagine your body unlocking instead of resisting.
This is the missing link in most martial artists’ training.
Learn more about your Instructor Bill Parravano.
Important Note
This workshop does not repair:
- Broken bones
- Torn tendons, ligaments, or muscles
However — by releasing the protective tension patterns around old or new injuries, the body can:
- Heal faster
- Regain mobility
- Reduce compensation
- Dramatically decrease pain
This is how you get back on the mat faster — and stay there.
Event Details
Location: Asheville Systema, 4 Locust Grove Road, Weaverville, NC 28787
Date: Saturday, September 12th, 2026
Time: 12 PM – 4 PM (4 hours)
Cost: $125/$150 day of
Active Asheville Systema Member / Early Bird Rate: $100 (thru August 29th)
(Get your discount code at practice)
Limited to 15 Participants — These Workshops Fill Fast
Additional Training and Support
- Systema, Wood-fired Sauna/Cold Plunge: Friday evenings we have Systema training followed by wood fired Sauna and cold plunge. All levels welcome.
- Book a Private Session with Bill: We have a few spots open Friday, Saturday and Sunday for those coming in for the workshops to also book a private session with Bill
Who This Is For
- Martial artists with recurring joint, ligament, tendon, or muscle injuries
- Grapplers, strikers, and hybrid athletes
- Coaches who want recovery tools for their students
- Anyone who wants to train pain-free and extend their mat life for decades
What to Bring
- Comfortable clothes (shorts, sweats, or Gi)
- Women: modest attire (we keep training focused)
- Spring water & snacks provided
Refund Policy
No refunds. If you cannot attend, you may:
- Give your registration to someone else, or
- Use the credit toward a future Asheville Systema event.