What is Systema?
Systema is a martial art developed for and by Russian (Soviet) Special Forces using centuries-old battlefield-tested Slavic hand-to-hand combat traditions, notably those developed by the cossacks.
The literal translation of Systema is the system. It is a complete set of concepts and training components that enhance one's physical, psychological and spiritually wellbeing.
Systema is a complete health and survival system that includes multiple disciplines, such as armed and unarmed combat, weapon disarming, striking, grappling, takedowns, work with multiple opponents and joint locks/breaks.
Unlike other martial arts, Systema training is not based upon repeating a set of techniques or kata. Instead, Systema is based on principles that apply to all systema training and practices, and all systema combat aspects use natural movement to exert influence on the opponent and resolve the conflict situation.
Systema however goes far beyond pure combat applications. Systema is also a training system for the mind, body and spirit. For a day-to-day life, it offers training in resilience and stress management, mobility and endurance. It's a great fitness tool offering full body conditioning.
What style of Systema do we teach?
We practice and teach the Russian martial art of Systema as taught by Mikhail Ryabko and Vladimir Vasiliev.
How do I find out more?
We are posting regular material on our social networks for the students to self-study or explore, but don't be limited to these. There is wealth of material on Systema on internet. YouTube is a good place to start.
Below is a demo of systema as presented by the top teachers:
That is only the starting point; you can check related videos or search for more
