tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53794609954593753852024-02-20T05:11:31.040-08:00The Russian Combat ArtUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5379460995459375385.post-264628340522763282022-09-07T14:14:00.003-07:002022-09-07T14:19:11.124-07:00Knife-work Skills<div>Dmitry Skogorev showing his extraordinary knife-work skills. I realize that this video has been disabled from running on websites. Nevertheless, it would be well worth your time to study the video. Enjoy. Learn. </div><div><br /></div><iframe frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://youtube.com/embed/Y3_uQSnaOvg" width="480"></iframe><div><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5379460995459375385.post-76803216314034690732022-09-05T17:32:00.003-07:002022-09-05T17:32:44.563-07:00The Italian Arditi<p> Those who have studied the history of Systema know that those who have been properly trained are considered experts at knife work. My favorite tool is the knife. So, often I look at various military units and martial arts through this lens.</p><p>Sunday afternoon, I was surfing You Tube when I came upon a couple of videos about a particular Italian unit of WW 1 who helped to defeat the Austro-Hungarian Empire leading to Italy's victor but the end of the war as well. They did primarily with knives. Here's one of the videos. Enjoy.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/eydU9_jhj7I" width="320" youtube-src-id="eydU9_jhj7I"></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/6RT8CZyiJYI" width="320" youtube-src-id="6RT8CZyiJYI"></iframe></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p><br /></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5379460995459375385.post-75983204909942100182022-09-01T16:20:00.003-07:002022-09-01T16:20:26.784-07:0010 Commando Skills for Survival<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/wLiQ09eB0w8" width="320" youtube-src-id="wLiQ09eB0w8"></iframe></div><br /> <p></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5379460995459375385.post-84365966242383527022022-08-29T18:58:00.004-07:002022-08-29T18:58:26.895-07:00Systema Training<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDILFXf_QnrWI_m4_n01OINSBYy4uoh0u9u7tnVt0V794DB_owzhZPUaMemg-TiV1xS4cT0Vxu7_AUglR95MbZespegaunmtigy6iIjasWWeiBzb3vKDA2ki_cDP1dC6uklLnEDuYYgQ1Ar5OaRvpH0i2tC-rF13rrChI1FqLL2q3Co-9k2XgWEAk8Ng/s2540/Bat%20Logo.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2540" data-original-width="2540" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDILFXf_QnrWI_m4_n01OINSBYy4uoh0u9u7tnVt0V794DB_owzhZPUaMemg-TiV1xS4cT0Vxu7_AUglR95MbZespegaunmtigy6iIjasWWeiBzb3vKDA2ki_cDP1dC6uklLnEDuYYgQ1Ar5OaRvpH0i2tC-rF13rrChI1FqLL2q3Co-9k2XgWEAk8Ng/w200-h200/Bat%20Logo.png" width="200" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: white;">Systema To Reduce Tension</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: white;"><span> </span>Systema, a form of Russian martial art, is a philosophy of
life focused upon reducing tension in all aspects of your life. It is not
directly obvious that any martial art would have application to medicine, but in
this case it does. The number of medical conditions that would be improved upon
if there was less tension in someone’s life is too numerous to count. And who
wouldn’t want less tension in their life or agree that having less tension would
improve quality of life?<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhMO8yMq2cuCDpBVMZtRev52AliZdTRdyJqb3oNZkmJ0ufYp6Tvn_GWBSm3DiowYYZX-j5HnF8ovqPEawcE2Aeppck8dwEexWzMyTkFGiyziuBYyLxO828fFvu6-WuhIixBy9YKMl5blZNUX-Inv3men5qm8CvUVjScUVwY06XmZ-y7FBrowLKKaVtwUg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: white;"><img alt="" data-original-height="563" data-original-width="750" height="160" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhMO8yMq2cuCDpBVMZtRev52AliZdTRdyJqb3oNZkmJ0ufYp6Tvn_GWBSm3DiowYYZX-j5HnF8ovqPEawcE2Aeppck8dwEexWzMyTkFGiyziuBYyLxO828fFvu6-WuhIixBy9YKMl5blZNUX-Inv3men5qm8CvUVjScUVwY06XmZ-y7FBrowLKKaVtwUg=w213-h160" width="213" /></span></a></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: white;"><span> </span>According to Systema a key element in tension reduction is
breathing. Not just breathing per say but with Systema there is a different
focus on the quality, timing and intent of breathing. This is different from Yoga,
Pilates or other disciplines that focus on breathing. In through the nose (to
increase oxygen more quickly to the brain) and out through the mouth (to
facilitate the restoration of the rest of the body). At least as important is
movement, which is initiated by proper breathing technique. In fact, it is the
act of breathing that initiates quality of movement as opposed to the more common
perception that people breath more heavily after movement.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: white;"><span> </span>There is another important element in the foundation of Systema:
through breathing, movement and tension reduction one can reduce fear and start
to enjoy life every day. Clear your world, change your world and maybe change
the world. Naturally there are several exercises and situations that are
incorporated into Systema training for the ultimate purpose of self-defense however
with Systema the focus is more on performing with relaxation (no tension) right
from the start. It is not as important that you learn specific movements as
that you learn to perform all movements with relaxation.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: white;"><span> </span>Since that is not so easy to accomplish reducing tension has
to become a philosophy of life. Side effects include such as improved endurance,
balance, flexibility, self-esteem, and yes a sense of personal awareness that allows
you to defend if you ever happened to be in an uncomfortable situation. Since
so much of this is personal it is very important that you find a teacher who really
knows what they are doing. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: white;"><span> </span>Fortunately since reducing tension is one of the tenants of
Systema most certified instructors should be sensitive to individual
limitations and needs. That too is a real plus as it means that virtually
anyone can improve their quality of life by learning and practicing Systema.
Since reducing Total Load, the total number of things that do not allow someone
to be well, is key to any treatment program at Piedmont Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation,
we encourage anyone who wants to look at reducing tension in their life to
explore Systema. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: white;">Systema Greenville (systemagreenville.com)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://piedmontpmr.com/systema-to-reduce-tension/"><span style="color: white;">Read More</span></a></p><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5379460995459375385.post-34496808152192704802022-07-26T13:56:00.000-07:002022-07-26T13:56:01.346-07:00Three Ways to Navigate Without a Compass<p><span> </span>Systema, the Russian Martial Art or the Russian Combat Art is not, despite the nomenclature, a martial art as understood by today standards. It was and still is a military combat art and therefore, includes learning to survive in a hostile or relatively hostile environment. First and foremost this training is to help soldiers survive during warfare but it can also be used help practitioners of this art survive during any hostile environment.</p><p><span> This article will provide three methods you can use to navigate when you do not have a compass by Jacob Hunter.</span></p><p><span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjh4rVDNfrzcnJEkkIsVEpny9uY86u6E23ZQNwh98EGshMdWzNbkVTLLfXhrXKklraVk5EwlGxQJWn4jwtGUhLfPca8aodH4QYeAQ2OdlwkL3y-YOJ8VrfnEMOsLa3OEMaGiJu0GWhwV3e2N2cbtOttYpukIZSDhW9pm7zr13u3cJO9JBqe6-cFFXT9dQ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="360" data-original-width="540" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjh4rVDNfrzcnJEkkIsVEpny9uY86u6E23ZQNwh98EGshMdWzNbkVTLLfXhrXKklraVk5EwlGxQJWn4jwtGUhLfPca8aodH4QYeAQ2OdlwkL3y-YOJ8VrfnEMOsLa3OEMaGiJu0GWhwV3e2N2cbtOttYpukIZSDhW9pm7zr13u3cJO9JBqe6-cFFXT9dQ" width="320" /></a></div><br />The article examines:<p></p><p><span>1) Navigating with your wristwatch and the Sun.</span></p><p><span>2) Using the Shadow/Stick method</span></p><p><span>3) </span> Using the Stars at night</p><p><a href="https://www.primalsurvivor.net/navigate-wilderness-without-compass/" target="_blank">Click here to view</a></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5379460995459375385.post-47943902326116412752022-03-14T20:04:00.003-07:002022-03-20T19:55:36.632-07:00Introduction (Part 2)<p> </p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: white;">Introduction
To the Russian Combat Art<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: white;">Part
2<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgN-C2hNtNFJyDNstWf8p1HQZ4dh0sTAkGLHlXR2flFL-qTanW5r3XMzSk3r8js6EzLUrgDMOrIxi5lrnupqm_Y4M4mCPaELmACxPj50tMv-QrH_WBfGqwju2NzHRk7D0sooZQWOSaDGC3xmQpjLxXkWsUlw7oonI84bmWymdxtN8251AJhYZibZajVvA=s2540" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2540" data-original-width="2540" height="158" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgN-C2hNtNFJyDNstWf8p1HQZ4dh0sTAkGLHlXR2flFL-qTanW5r3XMzSk3r8js6EzLUrgDMOrIxi5lrnupqm_Y4M4mCPaELmACxPj50tMv-QrH_WBfGqwju2NzHRk7D0sooZQWOSaDGC3xmQpjLxXkWsUlw7oonI84bmWymdxtN8251AJhYZibZajVvA=w158-h158" width="158" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><br /></span><p></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: white;">“In
my opinion, Systema is not a martial art or a sport – it is a science of life,
of WARRIOR’S life.” (Major Konstantin Komarov, Systema Manual, page 16)<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: white;">The purpose of this
article is to provide insight, albeit very limited insight, into the various
areas of training in which the RCA engages. This is not meant to be a book so
it will be a very brief overview of the strengths of the Russian Combat Art. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: white;">Systema is made up of two
interconnected symbiotic general areas. The two areas are health and combat.
The area of health covers both the body and the mind. Combat covers H2H and
weapons. Unlike other arts, these are not to be separated from each other.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: white;">This art is known by
different names like Systema, Russian Martial Art or the Russian Combat Art
(RCA). At one time, the art was known as Poznay Sebya (Познай Себя). The phrase
literally means To Know Yourself. Additionally, there are some practitioners of
this art which do not use either of the above appellations nevertheless it is
the RCA. I will use RCA to refer to this art throughout this article. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: white;">In reality, the RCA is
not a martial art as understood today. It is not a sport to be played in a fenced
area with limiting rules. The word martial does refer to combat and the RCA was
created for combat. But today’s martial arts, while they can be effective, are
no longer the arts of combat.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: white;">The RCA is also not in
the category of MMA (Mixed Martial Arts). MMA like many mainstream martial arts
is more sport. MMA is fought inside a fence, has rules of conduct, referees to
enforce those rules and violations. A violation is a movement or strike which
is considered illegal within MMA. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: white;">That is extraordinary. A
fighting system which outlaw moves and strikes. Now, can a student of various martial
and MMA arts take down a perp? Certainly, especially if the perp does not know
what he is doing. But merely because an art can be used to defend yourself or
others, a street fight, does not make the art a combat art. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: white;">The RCA is a true combat
art. In the Russian military the special forces (special designation) are
called Spetsnaz. If you watch a modern-day military parade in Moscow, you will
see some troops wearing a tee-shirt under their uniform which has horizontal
blue and white strips. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: white;">These are the more elite
forces, Spetsnaz and therefore, they possess the more elite training.
Nevertheless, when the American hears Special Forces (SF) he often thinks of
the Green Berets who are considered Special Forces within the US military. Green
Berets and Spetsnaz or Special operators are not necessarily the same.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: white;">There are different levels of Systema. The levels are determined by the amount of and specialization within that level of RCA. During the Soviet era the highest level of Spetsnaz was the GRU (Chief Intelligence Directorate of the Soviet General Staff).</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: white;">My instructor's instructor was a General who worked within the Soviet-era GRU. In this sense those who worked within the GRU were Spetsnaz because they were a special designation. Nevertheless, these men and women were more than a cut above all other Spetsnaz and were called Special Operators. For this reason, those of the GRU received the highest level of training in Systema. This is the tradition of which I am a part. </span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: white;">The RCA was created for combat. Unlike other arts, the RCA covers the use of H2H, handguns, assault weapons, the knife, sticks, chains, Shaska and the Kindjal. Most other arts today focus on H2H and some limited forms of knife work. The breath of RCA gives the student a far larger array of tools they can use to meet any conflict from a mere street fight to an actual combat situation and survive. </span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="color: white;">The Psyche</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="color: white;">One of the most important
parts of being human is the psyche. Training the psyche is as important in the
RCA as the hands, knife, etc. The psyche is concerned with the mind or spirit
of a person. More importantly to the practice of RCA, that part of the psyche with
which we are concerned is what produces the emotions. There are a number of
emotions which we must learn to control to be effective in the RCA but the most
important is fear. The goal of the RCA is to fight in a non-agitated condition.</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: white;">The danger of an agitated
psyche lies in the fact that such a psyche will create tunnel vision and
separate the head from the brain stem. Both are catastrophic. For this reason,
the RCA devotes a lot of time, energy and training to the control of fear. Fear
can affect the body and mind in numerous ways. Fear affects breathing, vision,
mobility of the body, tension and muscle control among some of the more
important.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: white;">Fear can be also debilitating.
This is catastrophic in a combat situation. There was a time when soldiers in
the US military were put through some very realistic training. Some of that
training included actual explosive devices detonating very close to their
position. Another example is crawling through deep water. I am sure you have a
few extra examples. I do. BTW, the Russians still train realistically.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: white;">In the RCA, there are a
couple of things we do to control the human psyche but generally through
training and practice we put the mind and body into situations which would
normally stir up the psyche. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: white;">Breathing: Breathing is
affected by the condition of the psyche but also affects the psyche. Breathing
and the psyche are intimately tied together so by controlling how we breath we
control the fear. We will talk about breath in a few paragraphs. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: white;">Moving on the ground and
wall: Most arts tend to stay away from working on the ground. Of course, the
most notable exceptions are BJJ or MMA. The RCA spends 1/3 of training time
against a wall or on the ground. These are two areas most people are not
familiar with and when caught in these positions, the psyche becomes agitated. Additionally,
the training incudes crawling on the ground and fighting against two or more
adversaries against both. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: white;">Knife Work: The knife is
a very important fighting and training tool in the RCA. We will talk about
knife work in more detail in a few paragraphs. Nevertheless, most people would
rather face a gun than a knife. A knife can affect the psyche like no other
tool. So, the RCA uses the knife to train the psyche. Here are some ways to use
the knife for training.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: white;">Drop the knife on body:
Those who are more advance in the RCA will lie on the floor and drop a real
knife that is rather sharp onto the body in various spots. This exercise helps
forces to calm the psyche and keep the body soft. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: white;">Use of the knife in
training: If an art actually trains with the knife which few do, they usually
train with a wooden or plastic replica. In reality, this is useless at a point.
A real knife is the only thing that can agitate the psyche in a way to train it.
The danger is that the way you practice will be the way you fight. If your
psyche is not properly trained, you may very freeze in a real fight.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: white;">Striking: When I first
got involved in the RCA, I assumed that everyone trained by hitting and getting
hit. I was wrong. It is amazing how many people involved in one of these arts
are afraid of being hit. Of course, the reason they are afraid is that their
psyche is agitated. In the RCA, we do everything possible to encourage the
student to learn to be hit. Being hit like the use of a knife, is an art. The
more the student practices being hit the more soft his body becomes, the
healthier his body and the calmer his psyche.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: white;"> Body Work<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: white;">Breathing: The body is
concerned with breathing, relaxation, movement and strikes. In the RCA, we do
not hold our breath when fighting. Holding one’s breath creates unnecessary
tension and the tension leads to an agitated psyche. There are three forms of
breathing in the RCA which the student learns. Each form is meant to control
the psyche and softness of the body. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: white;">Softness: Relaxation and
softness are usually interchangeable in the RCA. Most if not all arts claim to
be soft when fighting. Unfortunately, most arts and the RCA have different
definitions of the word, soft. Not all softness is equal. Almost every art or
form of fighting fights with muscle. This is self-defeating. The muscle forms
tension. Tension will negatively affect a strike making the striking less
effective especially over time. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: white;">Additionally, the RCA
targets tension in the body because striking such an area will increase the
power of the strike. So, in the RCA we spend a lot of time working on softness.
Most of the families in Systema, train to fight with 25% or less of the body’s
muscles. My instructor was trained and he trained his students to fight with no
muscle. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: white;">Movement: Movement is a
central aspect of every art because to fight means to move. But not all
movement is equal. The movement within RCA, is much wider than most other arts.
Let me give you an example. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: white;">In the RCA, we move when
fighting to deflect and to break the opponent’s structure. Most movement in the
martial arts are large and sweeping. Very few martial artists, at least on the
street level, fight close in quarters (CQC). Fighting close into the opponent,
called short work, is a hallmark of the RCA. Short work includes fists, slaps,
hands, elbows and arms but also shoulders, chest, knees, feet and hips for an
example. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: white;">When we engage, we do not
stand toe-to-toe but move. We move our body (heads, shoulders, chest, hips and
knees) constantly as well as rotate strikes using the head, shoulders, elbows,
chest, hips and knees. Movement is not a mere addition to the RCA but is
central to it. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: white;"> Breaking Structure<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: white;">In the RCA, we do not
senselessly beat on someone hoping that eventually he will go down. Rather, we
train to, as my instructor said, Screw them into the ground. To do so we use
strikes. A strike is merely a hit to the opponent’s body from my body no matter
what part of my body or tool I use. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: white;">By breaking I do not mean
we break bone. Breaking bone can often times be counter-productive. The stories
are legend how a person with a broken bone was able to continue the fight. By
break, I mean simply that we adjust a joint to the particular position we
desire to bring the opponent down. In many cases, breaking structure will
damage the ligaments and\or tendons which is far better in combat. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: white;">In the RCA, we are not
concerned with how strong the opponent is nor his muscle mass. Most people
fight with strength and this leads to tension and the student of the RCA will
use the tension to do greater damage to the opponent. So, we focus on the
weaker aspects of the body – the joints.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: white;">Joints make all opponents
equal. Joints are generally weaker than muscle and can be manipulated without
much effort. Additionally, there are some joints which are more susceptible to
breaking than others. So, when we fight we use our strikes methodically by
focusing on moving the joints in such a way to break the body down. Here are
some advantages to this type of fighting.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: white;">* Less energy will be expended in the fight. This is a
significant advantage.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: white;">* Less muscle will have to be used, which means the
student can outlast his opponent.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: white;">* Controlling the opponent is far simpler providing
the student a significant opportunity to be successful.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: white;">* Women have a greater chance of winning when attacked
because they can rely less on muscle. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: white;">* Older people have the same advantage over an
opponent as do the women. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="color: white;"> Combat</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: white;">Here lies the greatest
difference between the RCA and all other arts. The RCA is about combat. We do
not concern ourselves with differences like whether this form of fighting is
street fighting, etc.. To the student of the RCA, it does not matter.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: white;">What makes the RCA a
combat art? We train in all weapons. When was the last time you saw those
studying BJJ train with a knife or gun defensively and offensively? This does
not mean that a student of a generally accepted martial art does not know how
to use a knife or gun. The difference is that training with weapons for combat
is inherent within the RCA. It is not in martial arts. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: white;">As all historians of the martial arts know a martial
art was originally created for combat hence, the term martial. These arts
included the weapons of the day but generally focused on H2H, knifes, spears,
swords or long blades. Very few if any martial arts today focus on firearms. In
the RCA we focus on all.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: white;">Combat Body: There are
two major issues which ought to be covered in this section. The first introduction
will be ligaments and tendons. I will briefly cover the importance of these.
The second is the Russian massage. The massage takes a lot longer to explain.
For the sake of brevity in this article, I will leave a discussion of this
subject to a later date.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: white;">In the RCA, the properly
prepared body is called the combat body. The combat body is not centered around
lots of muscle or muscular strength. A person who possesses huge muscles can
still have a combat body but the combat body is focused on the psyche,
breathing, relaxation as well as ligaments and tendons.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: white;">We have discussed the
psyche, breathing and relaxation so we will focus on ligaments and tendons. The
primary importance of these two body parts is to hold various body parts
together. Ligaments and tendons generally are stronger than muscles and it
takes less time to strengthen these parts for combat.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: white;">The main reason we focus
on ligaments and tendons is they do not constrict our movement. Muscles do. For
example, make a fist. Most students of various arts will tighten their fist
when prepared to strike. Yet, there are two major groups of muscles which run
through the fist and arm. One group will pull the fist back toward the elbow
while the other group pulls forward. In essence, the two groups are cancel each
other out. This canceling does not mean a strike with a fist will not hurt. It
simply means the strike loses some of its ability to be devastating. Removing
muscles from the equation and using the ligaments and tendons allows all the
energy to unidirectionally flow into the fist for the strike.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: white;">There are two basic
reasons why ligaments and tendons cannot do that for which they were created.
The joint(s) in question has shrunk. Generally, this is due to the lack of
water within the joint. This is easy enough to fix – just drink more water.
Second, the ligaments and tendons are not exercised to retain their strength.
Obviously, the solution is simply as well. The ligaments and tendons allow us
to do what muscles will not – throw our weight around!<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: white;"> Firearms<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: white;">The RCA historically
evolved differently than most if not all other arts. There are few if any
martial arts which incorporated the firearm into their genetic makeup. The RCA
did. The RCA trains with the firearm very differently than does those in
America. In America the three primary stances used for firearms are the Weaver,
Isosceles and Fighting stances. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .25in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: white;">Things are much different
in the RCA. The American stances are rigid and limiting. In fact, in the last
couple of decades there have a number of studies which show that these stances,
used so often by Police and Military, are not effective. Actually, both the
Weaver and Isosceles stances were created for competition. Competition does not
equivalent to combat and this has been proven in actual combat.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: white;">So, in the RCA here are some of the ways in which we
train with firearms:<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="margin-left: .25in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="color: white;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">The RCA uses a normal stance to fire the
weapon. The stance is the same as used in all combat areas and is concerned the
proper way to walk. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: .25in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="color: white;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">The RCA fires the weapon moving in every
direction - front, back, up and down.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: .25in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="color: white;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">The RCA fires the weapon while crawling on
the ground in every direction – forward, backward and sideways.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: .25in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="color: white;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">The RCA fires the weapon while falling to
the floor, rolling on the back, on the stomach rolling over the shoulders both
forward and backwards as well as getting up.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: .25in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="color: white;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">The RCA draws the firearm with either
hand, with little movement while standing, lying on the ground or against a
wall.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: .25in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="color: white;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">The RCA trains to fire the weapon across
the front of the body, the back of the body and under the arms to the rear.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: .25in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="color: white;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">The RCA uses fires the weapon in what I
will call a normal position using the front and back sites and using the side
of the weapon. Additionally, the RCA uses the gangster method as well.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: .25in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="color: white;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">The RCA trains firing a weapon when
walking, running, crossing a creek or in the back of a truck. Systema has a tool
that can be created which imitates up/down and side-to-side movement so to practice
firing as you move.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin-left: .25in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="color: white;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">The RCA also trains to take on multiple
shooters while in any of the positions mentioned above.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .25in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: white;">Please keep in mind, the
above training is the regiment used by the GRU which many argue produced some
of the greatest special operators worldwide. A student or teacher might be
tempted to say that this regiment is obviously superior to the typical American
traditions. Nevertheless, after being trained in this regiment, I have to say
it is superior to the American systems.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: white;"> The Knife<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: white;">The knife is one of the
favorite weapons of the RCA. In the US, it is often stated that a combatant
ought not bring a knife to a gun fight. In the RCA, they do and often win. The
Spetsnaz is deemed by many to be the experts in knife work. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: white;">The Filipino art is
considered a close second and by some to be superior to all others
nevertheless, there are some large differences between the philosophy of the
two arts. The gap is even larger between the RCA and other martial arts. Almost
every Martial art practice some form of knife work. Generally, the knife work
is defensive and static and almost never offensive. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: white;">The fact is knife work in
most martial arts has a lot to be desired before it can be called a true
combatives. This does not mean that what is practiced is not useful. Rather, it
means that the training is very limited and leaves the student open to injury
or death in a real fight.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: white;">In the RCA, we train with
the knife defensively and offensively and most often by combining both. There
are two interesting views supposed martial arts instructors like to magpie on
the internet. First, there is no real defense against the knife. The only real
defense is to run. There are times to run. The RCA unlike most other arts trains
students to run if necessary. Generally such suggestions come from those whose
art is deficient in real knife work.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: white;">Second, there are
numerous supposed martial art instructors on the internet who seem to make a
living out of challenging the knife work of the RCA. I have watched their
videos and it is clear to me, a student-instructor, that these instructors, the
word is used loosely, have not trained seriously in the RCA knife work. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: white;">In their videos they
attack certain “techniques” used in the RCA. They do so by supposedly demonstrating
how useless and incompetent the move is. Of course, the uninitiated will
probably find their demonstration convincing. Yet, sadly I have never seen one
of these instructors do the following. First, they never demonstrate the move
properly. Second, they never confront a true student-instructor with their
supposed finds. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: white;">In the RCA, we train with
the knife for all combative situations. Here is a short list:<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: white;">In the RCA, we use the knife to train the psyche. Most
people are more afraid of the blade than a firearm. I know personally, people
who possessed a black belt in another art who are deathly afraid of training
with a knife. The knife is the best tool to calm the psyche.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: white;">In the RCA, we do train how to properly run from a
knife fight so as not to be injured. I have yet to find any art which claims
the best knife defense is to run train people to do so.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: white;">In the RCA, we use real knives in Knife Work.
Obviously, no one starts out by using a real knife but eventually the goal is
to move beyond a piece of wood to a piece of metal which has a sharp tip,
relatively sharp edge, a blade and handle. Each part of a knife is a weapon in
itself. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: white;">In the RCA, our breath work becomes an extension of
our knife work. We calm the psyche by becoming comfortable with the use of all
parts of the knife including the blade and edge. Breath work helps us to
maintain a calm psyche and proper movement.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: white;">Here is a list of how we train. Again, remember this
is list is not complete.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="margin-left: .25in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="color: white;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">We train with a real knife. Of course,
people work up to that point but steel is what is necessary to calm the psyche.
<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: .25in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="color: white;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">As mentioned earlier, our main focus in any
work is breath work. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: .25in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="color: white;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">We learn to properly run from a knife
fight.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: .25in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="color: white;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">We learn to use the knife’s tip to train
our psyches to operate and bodies to move.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: .25in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="color: white;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">We learn to hold the knife properly
whether we are using the blade, edge or handle.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: .25in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="color: white;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">We learn to use a knife lying on the
ground, standing against a wall and standing up. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: .25in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="color: white;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">We learn to use a knife while moving among
our adversaries.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: .25in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="color: white;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">We learn to rotate the knife to strike
forward, to the side and rear of your body.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: .25in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="color: white;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Static knife training is placing the knife
blade, edge or tip on the body then rotating the body to escape and retaliate. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: .25in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="color: white;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Active knife training is where a partner
attacks with a knife and we use our knife to escape, eliminate or disarm the
threat.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: .25in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="color: white;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">We use the flat of the blade to strike and
disarm an opponent. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: .25in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="color: white;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">We learn to manipulate the body to break
the opponent’s structure to disarm the adversary.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: .25in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="color: white;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">We learn to manipulate the thumb and pinky
to disarm an opponent.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: .25in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="color: white;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">We learn to draw a knife concealed under a
shirt or jacket.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: .25in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="color: white;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">We learn to draw a knife with the opposite
hand in case of injury.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: .25in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="color: white;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">We draw our knife while walking, going
down to the ground and rising in different positions and situations.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: .25in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="color: white;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">We train using our joints to hold a knife
in a fight if an extremity is injured.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: .25in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="color: white;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">We learn to use the knife nonlethally.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: .25in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="color: white;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">We also use the knife to break the
opponent’s structure moving him or her to where we wish.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: .25in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="color: white;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">We learn to feel the knife’s presence.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: .25in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="color: white;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">We learn to obfuscation during a knife
fight to our advantage.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: .25in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="color: white;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">We train to draw our knife and what to do
til you reach that point. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin-left: .25in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="color: white;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Let me add this one. What I am going to
add will depend on your instructor and how deep they are willing to go in your
training. We learn old style GRU and KGB assassination techniques. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="color: white;">Knife work is exciting and critical to any defense.
Firearms are great but two issues arise when using them. First, they are noisy.
I am sure you have noticed that by now. Depending on the situation, it might be
more advantageous if your adversaries do not or did not know your location. Of
course, if you rely solely on a firearm and you know this to be true. Of
course, if you are in the midst of a raging battle this might now be all that
important.</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: white;">But the fact is, most you will not be in such a
situation. Second, firearms will eventually run of ammo. Or at the very least,
at some point in the apocalypse you will be forced to conserve your ammo. You
will want a knife. Actually, you will want to be properly trained to use the
knife. Russian Combat Art is a means to do so.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: white;">Again, as I mentioned, this list is not complete
because there is simply too much to list. Yet even though the list is short,
there is no “martial art” present today which exceeds the Russian Combat Art in
the training of, the breath of or the competence in knife work. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: white;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Again, thank you for taking spending your time reading
these short essays. I hope they have helped you to better understand the system
called the Russian Combat Art. Should you have any questions please contact me
via email. </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">Bo</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"> </span></span></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5379460995459375385.post-85575726399688734342022-01-26T17:01:00.008-08:002022-03-14T20:24:10.680-07:00Introduction (Part 1)<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: white;">Introduction To The Russian Combat Art</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: white;">Part 1</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjMQsFuImhOsI3ld7TfknBREvkvQBu5cu4WOWSB8K7BfLU2oSyZTfG8KB1zrUA76HNRtIkB-ZI8-A2C-q8ILpnkkilNcCD2hgMJZuA-O5kHODQg6KowNeB_6bQdHQI1JDqYcu4TFVf1GHbVsgl95dZL82OgjcrsX2DthNbD73AqNguWtN2qQnxLu-KZ1g=s2540" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2540" data-original-width="2540" height="157" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjMQsFuImhOsI3ld7TfknBREvkvQBu5cu4WOWSB8K7BfLU2oSyZTfG8KB1zrUA76HNRtIkB-ZI8-A2C-q8ILpnkkilNcCD2hgMJZuA-O5kHODQg6KowNeB_6bQdHQI1JDqYcu4TFVf1GHbVsgl95dZL82OgjcrsX2DthNbD73AqNguWtN2qQnxLu-KZ1g=w157-h157" width="157" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"> <span style="color: white;"> </span></span><span style="color: white; text-align: left;">This combat system goes by several names. Generally, it is called Systema which means the system in Russian. The system is the fusing of health and fighting together unlike most other martial art programs. The movements this system uses to strike also provide health to the body. It is also referred to as the Russian martial arts or Russian combat arts. </span></div></div><div><span style="color: white;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: white;"><span> </span>I chose the title Russian Combat Arts (RCA) to help remind people that this art is about combat. The word martial refers to what is suitable for war. Originally, each martial art was created to give soldiers an edge in combat. Eventually, these arts went public. In the public sphere, when a person fights back against an attacker it is called self-defense not combat. This is merely a play on words.
The art is composed of various families. The family with which </span><div><span style="color: white;"> </span></div><div><span style="color: white;"><span> </span>I am associated with is the Kadochnikov family. Each family teaches the same core values of the system but at various points, they begin to differ in the application of striking. This is why this system is called Art not Arts. To understand why, a person needs to understand this art.
The art is eclectic and at least a thousand years old. Over time it was recognized there were certain values which were the heart of this method. Yet, the art is flexible so that those who practice it can use the core values while modifying its peripheral aspects. The following are the four core values upon which everything else in this system is built. </span></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhuf-gGs7KYw6ePNJ6REZu51gprPOrP4FdjNvlT20QtZj3yteI1iEKoZPK6vlNVPgH1tOZmullUtWQXb3XF4AltzAZPtzPSr4dMts3QOwjh0ztxddhBsaSF9zeK5FIXN_5jNdhhBjSVQT1qSus2_WbN-5FN8eBZgckg941aBLlrtcfDRSyEfCCu0YoS9w=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhuf-gGs7KYw6ePNJ6REZu51gprPOrP4FdjNvlT20QtZj3yteI1iEKoZPK6vlNVPgH1tOZmullUtWQXb3XF4AltzAZPtzPSr4dMts3QOwjh0ztxddhBsaSF9zeK5FIXN_5jNdhhBjSVQT1qSus2_WbN-5FN8eBZgckg941aBLlrtcfDRSyEfCCu0YoS9w=s320" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="color: white;">Breathing </span></div><div><span style="color: white;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: white;"><span> </span>Breathing is considered as the foundation of this art. As you read this you might be thinking that everyone breathes. Not necessarily! We have all heard of sleep apnea. This is an extreme example where a person does not breath at night. I would argue “apnea” happens more often than most people realize. In this case, a person does not need medical equipment to deal with the issue but awareness. </span></div><div><span style="color: white;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: white;"><span> </span>I remember when I first began to study this art, I began to be more aware of my breathing while doing every day activities. I was surprised how often I stopped breathing during the normal application of my day. I am sure there were times which I missed. Try it! You will be surprised. </span></div><div><span><br /></span></div><div><span><span> <span style="color: white;"> </span></span><span style="color: white;">Breathing is the key to both health and fighting. We will talk about tension later. Nevertheless, there is good and bad tension. When tension is used properly in training it is beneficial. Yet, tension can be harmful to the body as well and inhibit your ability to fight. Breathing properly permits us to control the tension in our bodies. </span></span></div><div><span><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjibt6nzMhDEQYylOJkpMKnA09YIQQFQLTnWSYXIfH67qAlVUahbHOczp121fB_9pvgngFmf7WCFycJZ86MBF03gusEtrLoa7P31_5D78f2ozi04_oq5_QMGZ0OrZSCIxlSynO6Ig_lSCFxsgYLoDOgJaqIVldZFJspzcTVB3zT-GHU5ISatYuV78rjQA=s712" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="447" data-original-width="712" height="201" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjibt6nzMhDEQYylOJkpMKnA09YIQQFQLTnWSYXIfH67qAlVUahbHOczp121fB_9pvgngFmf7WCFycJZ86MBF03gusEtrLoa7P31_5D78f2ozi04_oq5_QMGZ0OrZSCIxlSynO6Ig_lSCFxsgYLoDOgJaqIVldZFJspzcTVB3zT-GHU5ISatYuV78rjQA=s320" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span><br /></span></div><div><span><br /></span></div><div><span><span> </span><span style="color: white;">There are three forms of breathing. The first is exhaling and inhaling through the nose. The second is inhaling through the nose and exhaling through the slightly opened mouth. The third is breathing as the second but in a more rapid session. These forms of breathing are practiced daily with the four core exercises which are pushups, squats, leg lifts and sit ups in different variations to prepare for combat. </span></span></div><div><span style="color: white;"> </span></div><div><span style="color: white;"><span><span> </span>Yes, in our training for and in combat we breath as we move and strike. Breathing permits us to control the tension in our bodies and by so doing, our bodies are more relaxed. We can move freely, </span><span>strike heavier, attack with more precision and outlast our attacker. </span></span></div><div><span style="color: white;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: white;">Moving </span></div><div><span style="color: white;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: white;"><span> </span>Obviously, movement is a part of the martial arts process. In RCA, there are various forms of movement for various applications. </span></div><div><span style="color: white;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: white;"><span> </span>In this art, we use less muscle relying on the kinetic energy produced by the movements of our bodies. Even as we stand still our bodies are in motion as they react to gravity to maintain a stance. The key is to produce this energy at the time needed. The different ways in which this energy is produced is called the wave! </span></div><div><span style="color: white;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: white;"><span> </span>The wave is produced by movement of each body part in a series by which kinetic energy is produced from the feet, through the body in various ways and out the object used to strike the attacker. As the body moves the greater the increase in the kinetic energy being passed from section to section. </span></div><div><span style="color: white;"> </span></div><div><span style="color: white;"><span> </span>Eventually, this kinetic energy is passed through the object used to strike into the body of the attacker. The object used to attack can be any part of the body like a fist, finger, elbow or such like. The student of RCA can be trained to manipulate the energy to do the most damage to the attacker. </span></div><div><span style="color: white;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: white;"><span> </span>To train the body to wave, we also use the circle and figure eight. The circle is considered half a figure eight and the figure eight is considered the more advanced movement. These movements are used both in training and combat as well as offensive and defensive actions. The key to producing the wave motion is the use of the Shaska and Russian dance. </span></div><div><span style="color: white;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: white;"><span> </span>In training these movements loosen the joints providing mobility, releasing the stress that binds up the movements and health. In combat, the same movements allow us to strike three-dimensionally keeping the attacker off guard. </span></div><div><span style="color: white;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: white;"><span> </span>The result desired is less stress in the joints, greater health, less muscular interaction and an expanded freedom of movement. A body in this condition can move effectively, breathe properly and constantly and can strike more heavily. </span></div><div><span style="color: white;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: white;"><span> </span>When conflict seems possible, the student of RCA begins to move even if the movement cannot be seen by the naked eye. Within our movement, we strike using various parts of our bodies attacking sections of tension on the attacker’s body. </span></div><div><span style="color: white;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: white;"><span> </span>We do not strike once or twice and then stop. We continue whether it is the attacker’s front side or back. We move around the attacker, striking as we go to “screw him into the ground.” Nevertheless, we do not stop merely because the attacker is down. The fight is not over until the attacker is incapacitated or eliminated. </span></div><div><span style="color: white;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: white;">Structure </span></div><div><span style="color: white;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: white;"><span> </span>Understanding structure is important for two reasons in the RCA. This art does not use artificially created fighting stances or Katas as seen in most other arts. In the RCA system, the stance used for fighting is the same used for everyday movement. </span></div><div><span style="color: white;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: white;"><span> </span>Our fighting stance is simple. The crown of the head points up. Our shoulders go up, over then are dropped down by our rib cage. In other words, our shoulders go north, west and south along the axis of our body. The back is straight while the hips are placed under the shoulders with a slight curvature where the spine meets the hip gridle. The knees are slightly bent and the feet are flat placed under the shoulders. The posture of the skeletal structure is supported by the body’s ligaments and tendons. </span></div><div><span style="color: white;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: white;"><span> </span>There are two ways to determine if your stance is correct. First, you can place a board or rod vertically. Place one end on the floor next to your foot. Place the other end near your head’s crown. Examine the body to see if it is as straight from crown to foot as the board. Secondly, you can back up against a wall. Place your heels, buttocks, shoulders and back of the head against the wall. Then walk away from the wall without changing the stance. This is the stance you ought to be using to walk and fight. </span></div><div><span style="color: white;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: white;"><span> </span>This structure helps the body to be free of bad tension, the kind of tension that inhibits our ability to move properly and becomes the object of a strike or cut. The body can move freely in any direction. The body’s movements can be used either to move it out of the way of an oncoming strike or to generate the power to deliver devastatingly heavy strikes to any part of the body and in any direction. </span></div><div><span style="color: white;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: white;"><span> </span>Additionally, we study the body’s skeletal system to learn how to also destroy an attacker. In many martial arts muscle is a very large part of the system. It is often believed that the more muscle you possess the faster and heavier your strikes will be and the more difficult it will be to bring you down. This is not necessarily true. </span></div><div><span style="color: white;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: white;"><span> </span>In the RCA we do not fight muscle against muscle although muscle is an object of striking. No matter how muscular an opponent is, if you bend, twist and screw his skeletal system properly he will go down. I did say that we do strike muscle. Muscle holds tension and when an area of tension is struck it enhances the effectiveness of the strike. </span></div><div><span style="color: white;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: white;"><span> </span>We do not necessarily learn the bones, joints and muscles of the body by name. Rather, we practice moving an opponent’s body by pushing with the hand, a stick or strike to see what effect it has on the body. The effect we are generating is skeletal movement. </span></div><div><span style="color: white;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: white;"><span> </span>By practicing and observing, we learn two things. We learn what strikes will move the body and in what direction. Secondly, we learn how the body moves in relation to these strikes so we will be able to rotate the opponent’s body to screw him into the ground. </span></div><div><span style="color: white;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: white;"><span> </span>To accomplish this, we learn to strike with purpose. The purpose of each strike, in the RCA, is to put an antagonist into a position we chose which will lead to another strike. The end-result of this process is to screw his body into the ground ending the conflict. </span></div><div><span style="color: white;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: white;"><span> </span>So, part of the daily routine of training is to learn how the body moves, in what directions it can, the use of joints and position of muscles. Students study the tactical importance of the light-heavy sides, points at which the body can no longer maintain its balance, the third-leg theory, question-mark, triangle and the theory of striking. </span></div><div><span style="color: white;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: white;">Relaxing </span></div><div><span style="color: white;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: white;"><span> </span>Today, probably in the past as well, the world has a lot to say about being relaxed. I doubt there has ever been a time when life was not stressful. What creates the stress definitely changes but stress in life does not. Fighting can be stressful as well. Not so much in the RCA. </span></div><div><span style="color: white;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: white;"><span> </span>A relaxed body is not a limp body. At the very least, the skeletal system needs ligaments and tendons to hold its structure and this creates tension which fights against relaxation. Of course, muscles enter into the picture as well increasing both the tension and stress. </span></div><div><span style="color: white;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: white;"><span> </span>The greatest amount of relaxation then demands the least amount of muscular interference. It is a matter of quantity. In RCA, we use the least amount of muscle necessary to accomplish what ever task it is that we are doing. Generally, speaking most Система schools argue that a combatant ought not use more than 25% of their muscle in combative situation. </span></div><div><span style="color: white;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: white;"><span> </span>Reducing the amount of muscle we use will also reduce tension, friction and areas of striking. Bad tension is any tension that hinders our body’s movement and therefore, its health. The body is hindered because the muscle in which the tension is located becomes “hardened.” </span></div><div><span style="color: white;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: white;"><span> </span>It is the same as what happens during a body-building contest where each participant flexes his muscles by putting tension into a specific area of the body. When the muscle is tensed, it is difficult to move. Watch how a body-builder walks or runs. You could try this experiment yourself. Tense your whole body. Do not leave any part of the body free. Now try to move. In a fight, you want to move as easily as is humanly possible. Tension is your enemy. </span></div><div><span style="color: white;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: white;"><span> </span>Friction is a part of life. Our bodies fight friction and gravity due to the way our earth was created. We cannot eliminate either, but we can reduce their effects on our bodies and therefore, on our ability to fight. In the RCA, we fight on the move. As mentioned earlier, one of the foundational principles of this art is to always move. </span></div><div><span style="color: white;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: white;"><span> </span>The enemy of movement is friction and gravity. Daily, we work to expand our joints through mobility exercises to reduce the amount of tension trying to hide in us specifically in the shoulder and hip areas. These areas control much of or ability to move and strike. </span></div><div><span style="color: white;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: white;"><span> </span>In an untrained person, almost all, if not all, movement will create areas of tension. A knife strike, a punch or a kick is usually a muscular activity. Muscular activity involves tension and hardness. In the RCA, we do not block a strike as in other arts but rather we move around the strike so that the body part will maintain its trajectory and therefore, its tension. </span></div><div><span style="color: white;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: white;"><span> </span>These tensed areas are prime spots for striking. The effect of the energy released by a near muscle-less strike can be devastating but when it is released into a hardened muscle it is debilitating. So, in the Russian art in our movements we move the antagonist’s body in ways which allow us access to his body’s existing tension into which we release the energy of our strike. </span></div><div><span style="color: white;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: white;">Thank you for reading. If you should have any questions or observations, please contact me.
Bo
</span></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5379460995459375385.post-75616457814231013882021-12-24T10:06:00.003-08:002021-12-24T10:06:13.037-08:00Soviet Paratrooper (Spetsnaz) TrainingThis is a short video that shows some of the training Soviet paratoopers went through. Generally, Soviet paratroopers were considered Spetsnaz.
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