Systema - Russian Martial Art

	SYSTEMA episode of Go Warrior on the Discovery Channel >> larger version Fighthouse Long Island Systema Instructor Frank Fileti demonstrates various Systema concepts using open hands, stick, knife and multiple attackers. >> click to watch

Russian Martial Art - "SYSTEMA" is a military fighting art based on the training of the Elite Russian Special Forces. This practical form of combat combines an individual's strong spirit with extremely clever and versatile tactics that will work in any circumstances and against any enemy. All tactics employed within "SYSTEMA" are based upon instinctive reactions, individual strengths and limitations of human body, and are specifically designed for fast learning. The Russian fighting system makes no distinction between blocks, strikes and holds, believing that every movement is multifunctional. Techniques are based on the natural movement of the body resulting in unique, unpredictable, and highly effective moves. This fighting art uses different parts of legs, arms and body to strike, kick, slap, drill, pinch and push to disorient, shock, disarm and destroy opponents. Applications can be done from uncomfortable positions, angles and against one or multiple attackers.

Training encompasses all aspects of self-defense and hand-to-hand combat, including working in confined spaces, defense against and use of weapons, multiple attackers, crowd work, blindfold training, fighting on the ground, improvised weapons, and many other practical applications for personal safety, optimum health, and superb fitness. Systema classes are diverse, challenging, and fun. Training is equally suitable for men and women, and for civilians as well as law enforcement, security professionals, and military personnel.

Systema media: Discovery Channel's Go Warrior SYSTEMA episode Spike TV's Deadliest Warrior Green Beret vs. Spetsnaz episode featuring Systema "How to Take a Punch," by Vladimir Vasiliev, Black Belt Magazine, April 2009 "Systema Teaches the Ultimate Drills for Stopping Elbows, Knees and Head Butts," Black Belt Magazine, February 2007 "The A-Teams" featuring Vladimir Vasiliev, Maxim, March 2001 "Webmaster by Day, Martial Artist by Night", Opportunitas, September 2010

Affiliate of Toronto Systema International Headquarters (Vladimir Vasiliev)

Group and private lessons available. Memberships do not include classes in Brooklyn or Long Island. Call (347)596-3564 for Brooklyn and (516)567-8224 for Long Island. www.russianmartialart.com

Affiliate of Moscow Systema School (Colonel Mikhail Ryabko)