Russian Martial Art Systema in Serbia

Seminars

June 2013: Systema seminar at Palics lake
Sept 2013: "Systema Days" training camp

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Blog and news feed

Seminar in Chepelare, Bulgaria
Report from Systema seminar in Bulgaria
Short report of the Systema seminar in Hungary, July 21-22
Report: Systema seminar by Palics lake, Serbia
Systema Days 2012 report

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- Efficient self defense 
- Health 
- Recreation 
- Self Confidence

 

Welcome to the website devoted to Russian Martial Art in Serbia.

Systema (Russian Martial Arts) is a hand-to-hand fighting system, presently in use by the Russian Armed Forces.

Unlike traditional martial arts used for "sport", Systema is military based and current.

The merits of learning Systema are immediately realized by the "every-day-man" when one learns the tactical advantages of an efficient military based martial art.

In Systema, the synergy of three components creates a TRUE WARRIOR - Combat Skill, Strong Spirit and Healthy Body.The body has to be free of tension, filled with endurance, flexibility, effortless movement and explosive potential.

 

History of Russian Martial Art

The Russian style of martial art dates back to the 10th century. Throughout the history of this huge country, Russia had to repel invaders from the north, south, east, and west. All attackers brought their distinct styles of combat and weaponry. The battles took place on different terrain, during freezing winters and sweltering summer heat alike, with the Russians often greatly outnumbered by the enemy forces. As a result of these factors, the Russian warriors acquired a style that combined strong spirit with extremely innovative and versatile tactics that were at the same time practical, deadly, and effective against any type of enemy under any circumstances.

 

The style was natural and free while having no strict rules, rigid structure or limitations (except for moral ones). All tactics were based on instinctive reactions, individual strengths and characteristics, specifically designed for fast learning. When the Communists came to power in 1917, they suppressed all national traditions. Those practicing the centuries-old style of martial art were severely punished. However, the authorities quickly realized the viability and potency of the Russian martial art and thus reserved it for the elite units of Spetsnaz. Since the collapse of the Soviet system, many other Russian fighting styles have re-emerged through training, competition, and media publicity. Among others, the styles include: Sambo (a wrestling style), Slaviano-Goretskaya Borba (StormWarrior Style), military style of A. Kadochnikov, plus a variety of folk styles (e.g. Busa, Skobar, Forest Warrior, Kozachiy Sploch, fist fighting by Gruntovsky).