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Billdolfski · 11-30-2005, 05:12 PM

I had the honor of training with a Russian friend who lives in the same town as my cousin, where I often visit. Since takedowns are my weakest area, we worked takedowns, standing takedowns and some throws.

I was very impressed with the uniqueness and effectiveness of what he showed me. I believe the throw was some form of Aikido though.

He also brought a friend with him who was trained mostly in Chinese Stand up. He had some sick pressure points that messed up my clinchwork in a heartbeat.

I'm not some great fighter or anything, but I would suggest to everyone to study all types of martial arts as there seems to some effective technique and principals in all of them.

Just a thought. Any input would be welcome.

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Billdolfski Banned Join Date: May 2005 Location: Wild and Wonderful West Virginia Posts: 681 Points: 8,631 Bank: 0 Total Points: 8,631 Donate	Russian systema and other less popular martial arts. I had the honor of training with a Russian friend who lives in the same town as my cousin, where I often visit. Since takedowns are my weakest area, we worked takedowns, standing takedowns and some throws. I was very impressed with the uniqueness and effectiveness of what he showed me. I believe the throw was some form of Aikido though. He also brought a friend with him who was trained mostly in Chinese Stand up. He had some sick pressure points that messed up my clinchwork in a heartbeat. I'm not some great fighter or anything, but I would suggest to everyone to study all types of martial arts as there seems to some effective technique and principals in all of them. Just a thought. Any input would be welcome.