In this presentation we discuss and demonstrate the origin of the Systema defensive work, through the use of the Russian Shashka sword; setting the foundation stone on how to move when operating other weapon systems and, explaining why we move the way we do in Systema and not differently.
Part 1 of 3.

Front Shield: Peredniy Shchit - Передний щит
Side Shield: Bokovoy Shchit - Боковой щит
Upper Shield: Verkhniy Shchit - Верхний щит
Rear Shield: Zadniy Shchit - Задний щит

Specifications of the Shashka replica sword used in this presentation:
Total length: 920 mm
Blade length: 780 mm
Blade width: 30 mm
Point of balance: 185-195 mm
Weight: 750 g

1838 pattern Shashka sword specifications:
Total length: 1030 mm
Blade length: 875 mm
Blade width: 36 mm
Blade curvature: 62/375 mm
Point of balance: 170-180 mm
Weight: 1067 g
Source: wikipedia.org

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