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22.10.2008, 14:52

Russian army wrestling celebrates its 70th anniversary

The sport which combines different ethnic styles of wrestling, and takes its name from the Russian words for 'Unarmed Self-Defence' began in the Soviet Union in 1938. It is now so popular that the Russian army teaches it as its primary self-defence metho

Unique home-grown martial art dazzles Moscow

Published: 24 December, 2007, 09:35


The Russian fighting style known as 'sambo' is probably not a sport that many people have heard of. Originating in the Russian military, it's principally a cross between kick-boxing and judo, with some other martial arts elements thrown in for good measur

 
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