Board Thread:General Discussion/@comment-71.236.136.57-20130726061020/@comment-1971498-20130802023635

71.162.175.252 wrote: it seems most similar to russian sambo and systema I may not be a complete martial arts expert, but I'd have to disagree with this.

Perhaps the gun deflecting aspects I can agree with, but Systema seems to work on a more rounded style in terms of maneuverability (light-footed movements while circling the opponent and exploiting their openings) and central torso strikes which is very unlike the more linear system which we've seen in CQC that relies on explointing arm and shoulder joint weaknesses, something that seems more closer to Wing Chun as seen in the start of Liquid Ocelot and Old Snake's fight. On the other hand, Russian sambo seems to rely on more efficient and anchored strikes which doesn't seem to match what we've seen. Regarding strike-based attacks, the deflective nature and reliance on counterattacks from Silat (specifically quickly jabbing the ribs and kicking the hip joints) seems more similar to CQC. Also the takedowns in Russian Sambo on bodily force in stark contrast to CQC's lever-based approach that's much closer to Judo.