Cossacks

Slavic Warrior Caste

Free Slavic warriors of Ukrainian and Russian steppes who created the Spas combat system.

Quick Facts

Date of Birth16. století

Era16th–19th century

Country of OriginUkraine / Russia

Rank / TitleSpas Combat Heritage

Active Years1500–present

Biography

Cossacks across Ukrainian and Russian steppes formulated Kozak Spas, a martial art blending shashka saber fencing, mounted combat, unarmored striking, and survival tactics.

Associated Martial Arts

Cossack SpasOrigin community→

Traditional Ukrainian survival and combat system of Zaporozhian Cossacks.