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Is Russian Systema good?
Is Systema good for self-defense and real fighting? Yes, Systema can be good for self-defense and real fighting if it is taught as such (with a focus on self-defense). Systema is very much like Krav Maga in that the end game is to decimate the attacker/opponent at all costs.
Does Spetsnaz use Systema?
Systema is a military martial arts system that was developed from Cossack fighting to be used by the KGB and counter terrorism groups of Russian special forces (i.e. Spetsnaz).
How does Systema work?
Systema focuses upon a more natural breathing instead. Training begins with breathing in through the nose and out through the mouth. There is also a focus on maintaining the human always, even under extreme duress vs. other systems focus upon how to defeat the other person(s).
Is Systema legitimate?
The physics behind systema, are legit, and practical. , A lifetime of Martial Arts. Most serious and experienced martial artists see systema as a complete fraud and scam.
Is Systema realistic?
What is Systema fighting?
Systema advocates a straight-edge lifestyle and instructs fighters to discard ego, fear, and tension in the heat of combat. In its purest form, this martial art is non-competitive and doesn’t rely on belts, grades, or titles. These Systema practitioners lie somewhere between Matrix-style fighters and weekend warriors.
How old is Systema?
Systema practitioners trace its history back almost 1,000 years, when it was initially developed by Cossack armies defending themselves from invaders. It has gone through different mutations and versions through different eras of Russian history, and in a post-Cold War era, is finding a new audience around the world.
Are there belts in Systema?
No belts. With no forms or kata to memorize, no techniques, no belts, no predetermined attitudes to conform to, just natural movement that can be practiced for a lifetime. Resulting in the development of a deep understanding of human nature, Systema is truly a unique and boundless art.
How long does it take to get a black belt in Systema?
It is difficult to progress through the ranks; earning just a blue belt takes three to five years. A black belt may be earned in ten years.