Russian Martial Art

Valentine’s Day And The Week In Review At TheMartialArtsReporter.com

Happy Valentine’s Day, y’all!

I don’t understand why Cupid was chosen to represent Valentine’s Day.

When I think about romance, the last thing on my mind is a short chubby toddler coming at me with a weapon.

Anyway …

Let’s get back to what really makes the world turn and that would be martial arts, right?! Just kidding around here.

Check out The Week In Review that took us from Russia (with love) to Japan to Brooklyn, New York to Hong Kong to Houston, Texas.

Russian Systema Or Just When You Think You’ve Seen It All

Masahiko Kimura, The Best Judoka Ever?

Martial Artist Wesley Snipes Co-Starring In “Brooklyn’s Finest”

Teenager Tried To Kick Bruce Lee In The Face

Why Kick High If You Can Low?

Linda Denley, Karate Superwoman From Houston, Texas

Have a great Valentine’s Day wherever you are!

I will talk to you tomorrow.

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Russian Systema Or Just When You Think You’ve Seen It All

Just wanted to share a little bit about Russian fighting concepts, better known as Systema.

Now, I want to be absolutely honest (and when am I not?) that I have been hearing more about Systema almost on a daily basis and I am just getting more familiar with it myself.

According to wikipedia, Systema is a Russian martial art. It is designed to be highly adaptive and practical, training using drills and sparring instead of set kata.

Systema focuses mainly on controlling the six body levers (elbows, neck, knees, waist, ankles, and shoulders) through pressure point application, striking and weapon applications.

Systema is often advertised as being a martial art employed by some Russian Special Forces (aka Spetsnaz) units

I will continue to do more research and simply leave you today with a clip featuring 4 of the most accomplished Systema instructors.

This stuff is amazing!