Russian Systema

I would definitely want to learn Systema. Like Stephen said the Spetsnaz are no joke

Val did some interesting stuff. Although, the knife disarms is essentially Aikido, looks impressive (but very hard to pull off in real life). And the guy holding the rifle purposely went so close to him, basically letting him grab it (nobody with any real training would get that close). If you look at many Systema and Krav Maga videos, they all showcase very similar disarms (with some idiot pointing the gun at you and coming so close so that you can grab them).

Like with any system, simply put it to the test. If it works on non-compliant opponents/training partners in a wide range of situations, keep it. If it doesn't, throw it out.

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Originally Posted by Tyler Timmermans

But also i live in Canada and you can go your whole life without someone pointing a gun at you.

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Sounds boring. lol

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Originally Posted by Enrique "Kiko"

Like with any system, simply put it to the test. If it works on non-compliant opponents/training partners in a wide range of situations, keep it. If it doesn't, throw it out.

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+1 for this.

there are some elements to systema that I like, like the striking concepts. Fedor uses these techniques in his fights (think his heath herring GNP). there are some elements of it that I think are extremely stupid though.

no one ever walks at you with a knife like a fucking robot. the punching mechanics are cool. the firearm concepts are AWESOME, (youtube Systema Spetsnaz-Acrobatics). But I hate how systema has no concept of keeping your hands up when you spar.

then there is this stupidass bullshit

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQipM...el_video_title

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Originally Posted by Isaiah Mendoza

there are some elements to systema that I like, like the striking concepts. Fedor uses these techniques in his fights (think his heath herring GNP). there are some elements of it that I think are extremely stupid though.

no one ever walks at you with a knife like a fucking robot. the punching mechanics are cool. the firearm concepts are AWESOME, (youtube Systema Spetsnaz-Acrobatics). But I hate how systema has no concept of keeping your hands up when you spar.

then there is this stupidass bullshit

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQipM8OWNZ8&feature=channel_video_title

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Well at least i know not to attack this guy with a lighter...

LOL Sounds like porno music, and yeah, that whole video was retarded.

Like Stephen said the Spetsnaz are no joke <----agreed.

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Originally Posted by John Hickman

Like Stephen said the Spetsnaz are no joke <----agreed.

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Anyone I've ever known with the name "Oleg" is no joke. The Russians have it down when it comes to tough sounding names.

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an older guy at my first dojo gave private lessons for systema. From what i remember, it came from an old battle feild style with a short sword and small sheild. All blocks and attacks are swooping, as if the sword was in your hand. if you watch the first video again and imagine about a 2 or 3 foot blade in his hand while he punches you can see how it would be. it was pretty cool.