Bishop Mark talks about Russia's unique fighting style 'Systema' and illustrates some pretty cool moves. Before anyone gets too scandalized that a spiritual leader is advocating violence, the bishop illustrates only defense moves. He also emphasizes, many times, that force can only be used for self-defense and protecting those who are weak and in trouble. Systema (СиÑтема, literally meaning The System) is a Russian martial art intended primarily for combat and self-defense. Training includes hand-to-hand combat, grappling, knife fighting, and firearms training. Systema dates back to the 10th century, and its ideology is deeply rooted in Russian Christianity. Bishop Mark...
