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yomchi

Krav Maga is for Israeli subcommando elite forces, Systema is for Russian commandos, we'll only find out if Russia invades Israel unarmed.



I'm joking of course, I think the two are pretty similar in approach.

yomchi

Krav Maga is for Israeli subcommando elite forces, Systema is for Russian commandos, we'll only find out if Russia invades Israel unarmed.



I'm joking of course, I think the two are pretty similar in approach.

paxo

Hi
I have some experience of both Krav Maga and Systema, more in KM than Systema. Although they are both considered by their respective practicioners as non sporting self defence orientated arts IMO they have significant differences in how they structure and approach their training. Krav was developed by Imi Litchenfeld and is based on his background in boxing, wrestling and his experience of street fights against Nazis in Bratislava. It is a technique orientated system in that it has prescribed responses for specific attacks. Instructors tend to be very consistent in their teaching and there is little room for individual intrepretation
Systema is supposedly based on traditional Russian MA's it does not teach techniques per say but emphysises the need to use breathing, form, relaxation and movement as the means to stay safe. Instructors tend to vary widely in their approach based on their previous training and particular strengths and preferences. If you are looking to learn one of these systems from a self protection perspective then IMHO Krav as a technique based system is easier to pick up and the classes usually provide a good work out. Systema is harder to pick up, especially if you have not trained MA previously and usually is not as aerobic in nature as Krav. If you have the opportunity then try both and see which works for you.
Paxo
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paxo wrote: »

Hi
I have some experience of both Krav Maga and Systema, more in KM than Systema. Although they are both considered by their respective practicioners as non sporting self defence orientated arts IMO they have significant differences in how they structure and approach their training. Krav was developed by Imi Litchenfeld and is based on his background in boxing, wrestling and his experience of street fights against Nazis in Bratislava. It is a technique orientated system in that it has prescribed responses for specific attacks. Instructors tend to be very consistent in their teaching and there is little room for individual intrepretation
Systema is supposedly based on traditional Russian MA's it does not teach techniques per say but emphysises the need to use breathing, form, relaxation and movement as the means to stay safe. Instructors tend to vary widely in their approach based on their previous training and particular strengths and preferences. If you are looking to learn one of these systems from a self protection perspective then IMHO Krav as a technique based system is easier to pick up and the classes usually provide a good work out. Systema is harder to pick up, especially if you have not trained MA previously and usually is not as aerobic in nature as Krav. If you have the opportunity then try both and see which works for you.
Paxo
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That has to be one of the most informative and helpful pieces ever written on boards. :-)