Systema ROSS
Система РОССRussian scientific self-defense school approved by the Russian Academy of Sciences.
Quick Facts
Founder
Country of OriginRussia
RussiaFounded1995
RegionEurope
Primary FocusHybrid
Contact LevelFull contact
Belt System6 levels →
Character & Origin
StatusLiving, organized
LineageMilitary
Era of Origin20th century
Organisation & Competition
Olympic StatusNot Olympic
What the style is built from
Editorial rating on a 0–3 scale, based on how much room each area gets in ordinary training.
Hand strikesSignificant
KicksSignificant
Throws & takedownsCore
Ground fightingSignificant
Locks & holdsSignificant
WeaponsSignificant
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About Systema ROSS
The ROSS System (Rossijskaja Otechestvennaja Sistema Samozashchity) was created by General Alexander Retuinskih. It is a comprehensive system based on biomechanics, movement theory, and patented, formless training methods, utilizing elements from Sambo, traditional Russian wrestling, and tactical self-defense.
Similar styles
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