Systema

Systema (Система, literally meaning The System) is a Russian martial art. Training includes, but is not limited to: hand-to-hand combat, grappling, knife fighting, and fire-arms training. Training involves drills and sparring without set martial arts.

It focuses mainly on attacking and controlling the bodies six major joints:
 * elbows
 * neck
 * knees
 * waist
 * ankles
 * shoulders

Via pressure point application, striking, and weapon applications, it allows users to weaken their enemies over time. It is still relatively unknown, but Systema or relatives to it are being taught by several practitioners inside and outside of Russia. Systema is often advertised as being a martial art employed by some Russian Spetsnaz units.

Systema Practitioners

 * Marie Rose