Putin’s Favorite Martial Arts for the KGB

VICE met world-renowned instructor Vladimir Vasiliev, director of Russian Martial Art, to learn about the unique type of martial art known to be taught to Russian KGB troops and rumored to be a favorite of Vladimir Putin.

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[WatchingYouube]

What a bad presentation on a pretty interesting topic

[classclownee]

Is that it? thought it was a full documentary
what a ball fondler.

[youngastronaut]

Why the thumbnail make it look like Putin has Jamie Lannister teaching martial arts

[NarutoUzumaki-hjhb]

It was a good idea but didn’t show anything and I kinda want to see how the teacher really fights another teacher for real and not slowly doing it like a full real fast battle

[malachyduffy]

3:00 The instructor grabs a knife by the blade, turns it around, and stabs his opponent... Seems like a great way to get stabbed

[michaelmccarthy]

"I want to go back to the roots of my culture...."

I just don't want to go back

[necromeowcer]

This was really lame. 4min of really nothing, next please go in depth like you did with N Korea I think like 15years ago thanks.

[potatomatop]

I wanna meet someone who can teach me to master ultra instinct

[patricksalish]

" Its fine! "

Said all my ex girlfriends as they slowly grew to hate me and give up

[aztechnology]

Is a Soviet-era martial art developed for real world application, perfect for KGB/counter-terrorism. If anyone has seen the FX series "The Americans", there are some great examples of Systema.

[TheAARON]

I never seen a Systema black belt who wasn't 30-60lbs over weight and wearing the tight shirt/sweatpant combo

[Jm-kisu]

I came here expecting advanced techniques in judo throwing a grizzly bear.
I leave disappointed and bored.

[notoriousl-i-n]

It's not popular because it's not effective!... because if it is... every MMA fighters would be using it!

[danialrajabpour]

The last technique with the knife was awesome

[konbou]

Systema is not being taught in KGB. It was invented by Kadochinkoff and was toaught as optional curriculum. Stop misleading people.

[threesuits]

When the presenter subtly just spun that knife in the air and caught it perfectly.

[voelone]

When he countered a knife thrust with his back i laughed so hard i sharted myself.

[BrivmpT]

I'll see y'all again when they recommend this✌🏿

[ThePlasticShadow]

Is this a trailer? Also getting some strong Steven Seagal vibes from this😂




Please dont hit me systema dudes

[StarkRaveness]

A few comments regarding the technique at 1:54, I think you need to think outside the box which is what Systema encourages the practitioner to do. Survival is whatever it takes to survive - fundamentally 1. Move out of the way - tick 2. Total awareness of surroundings - tick 3. Relaxed and consistent breathing - tick 4. Compromise attackers integrity - tick 5. Rinse and repeat. Notice the instructor actually gestured to run away so survival doesnt necessarily means injuring and maiming the attacker.