Description

Systema is an ancient Russian martial art used by Russian knights that was adopted by certain of the most elite units of Russian Spetsnaz (Special Forces). It is elegant in it’s simplicity and devastatingly effective in it’s application. Systema is fluid and flowing and yet generates enormous power while adapting easily to each individuals body type and mental makeup. This ancient knowledge is now being made available to those outside of the elite Spetsnaz community due to the efforts of Mikhail Ryabko and Vladimir Vasiliev.Mikhail Ryabko trained by one of Stalin’s Falcons from the age of five and beginning his operational career in the Russian Spetsnaz (Special Forces) at the age of 15, Mikhail Ryabko was not only given the secrets of this ancient art, he was put in the position of repeatedly applying both the art and its principles in life and death combat on, what for much of his early life, was a day-to-day basis. This System, taught by Mikhail Ryabko, is not a shadow of what once was, it is a living practical art that even now is being applied by warriors in combat. When working with Mikhail and his foremost student, Vladimir Vasiliev, one is struck by the calm depth of these men. Enormous knowledge and ability taught with calm, deep conviction.