Can you learn Systema?

Systema training can be undertaken by practically anybody. All shapes, sizes and fitness levels are accepted. All that is required is a willingness to work hard, open up, and discover the strength, power and freedom that already resides within.

Does Systema work?

Yes, Systema is excellent for self-defence. But remember it’s not just for self-defence, just like BJJ, or kickboxing, Wing Chun, Judo or others. It is a system designed to improve human functionality and not just the ability to fight.

Who teaches Systema?

Today, based in Moscow Russia, Colonel Mikhail Ryabko is the director and chief instructor of Systema Headquarters in Moscow. Mikhail has passed on his knowledge to his top student Vladimir Vasiliev and his top student Martin Wheeler.

Is Systema an effective martial art?

Yes, Systema is a quite effective martial arts technique. Although it also depends on the trainee that if he or she has practiced it enough or not. The true test of its effectiveness can be administered when someone goes through a difficult situation.

How long has Systema been around?

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.

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).

Does Systema use pressure points?

It’s used for taking the guy to the police car or station easily.” “This position allows you to develop a sense of balance and the ability to properly stretch and relax the muscles of the body.” “This position uses the pressure points to lock an opponent in a painful position so they cannot retaliate.

What is Systema good for?

The key principle of the Russian Systema is non-destruction. The goal is to make sure that your training and your attitudes do no damage to the body or the psyche of you or your partners. Systema is designed to create, build and strengthen your body, your psyche, your family and your country.

What is Systema used for?

What martial arts does the CIA use?

Extensive hand-to-hand combat skills are learned, including martial arts like krav maga, jeet kune do and Brazilian jiu jitsu, and you must learn to fight with improvised weapons.

What martial arts does the Navy SEALs use?

Krav Maga. Krav Maga is a brutal martial art learned by the SEALs. Krav Maga translates from Hebrew to mean “contact combat.” It is an Israeli martial art used by Israel’s commandos and special forces.