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== In the media ==
== In the media ==

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Russian martial arts (RMA) describe various traditional and contemporary martial arts with Russian roots.

History

Historically, Russia's size has made it difficult for official military forces to defend distant areas against relatively small conflicts. It is because of this that local citizen-militia sprung up in various places. Small communities who needed to defend themselves did so with their own martial traditions. Many different ethnic groups developed their own traditional fighting methods.

Because of its long history and proximity to many different cultures, it is believed that many Russian martial arts have absorbed and combined elements from Chinese martial arts, Japanese martial arts, European martial arts, and even parts of Greco-Roman wrestling. The most famous example is the influence of Judo on the early form of Sambo.[1]

Although there is much cultural influence, there are many notable Russian martial arts which are unique, or have elements which are unique. Although there are some trends across some Russian martial arts, many of them have evolved in their own individual ways.

Russian history has had many significant conflicts, such as the Battle of Kulikovo, when the Russians fought against the Tartars and Mongols (the Golden Horde). Contact with different invaders from all directions is thought to have influenced martial traditions.

When the Communists came to power in 1917, many Russian traditions were suppressed, and the teaching and practice of folk styles was banned during the Soviet Union's existence. However, even during this time, many Russian martial arts continued in secret, such as Combat Sambo Spetsnaz, otherwise known as "The System". Since the fall of Communism, different Russian fighting styles have re-emerged through training, competition, and media publicity.

See also

In the media

[2]: Roland heads to Moscow to meet Russia’s Orthodox Warriors. Here, they practice a mysterious martial arts form called Systema. Fighting blindfolded, Roland undertakes the ultimate test of his manhood - and enters a world that no outsiders have ever seen.
  • "Russian martial arts has a 1000 year old history. We believe that this return to our old roots is a symbol of Russia's revival." -- Yury J. Chaika (The Russian Minister of Justice) -- CTV Travel's Go Warrior: Russia (2004)

References

  1. ^ The grandson of Sambo's founder testified in court the foundation of Judo which was found in Sambo.[citation needed]
    On the base of judo he developed new system of hand-to-hand combat for army. He called this system "free-style wrestling".[1]

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