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This overview of systema depicts the genesis and evolution of the Russian martial art from olden times to the current day. Systema is a style of combat and self-defense that has evolved over the course of 10 centuries. It adapts the simple and powerful battle skills of its ancient practitioners for use in modern-world conflicts. Systema was brought out of the Russian Special Operations Units by founders Mikhail Ryabko and Vladimir Vasiliev in 1993. Learn more at the official Russian Martial Art site!


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Systema: Who's Who

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Systema: From the Archives

In this article from the December 2007 issue of Black Belt, the Guided Chaos system outlines how to cultivate specific attributes for the highest chance of surviving attack scenarios.

Systema: From the Archives

This February 2007 article examines effective self-defense theory and drills such as "mirror the footwork," "walking attack," "spontaneous strike" and more.

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