Val Riazanov was born in 1970. in the USSR and since 1979., within 6 years, was a member of the Olympic team, judo and sambo. During this time Val has won various competitions and championships and won the title of International Masters of Sport in Sambo and won the 6 dan in judo.

In 1987. Val called in the army, where he served in Special Forces, and later in the special units of the KGB, and participated in numerous combat operations. Later he worked as an instructor at the KGB, teaching Sambo.Uvolivshis soldiers from the army, Val went to London and 12 years worked as a consultant on security at government and private companies.

During this period, Val met Mikhail Ryabko and became a qualified instructor of Russian fighting art known as Systema.Val also held several seminars in the Netherlands, Ireland and Ukraine, by special invitation of the Ukrainian Government, Ireland and Russia. Also taught the Marines at the U.S. Embassy in London, performed in competitions in boxing and mixedmartial arts, becoming British champion in the heavyweight division.

The DVD “”Ballistic Striking 1″ – This DVD equips you with not only the knowledge, but the ‘how to’ aspect of applying ballistic strikes – with visual representation and explanation by Val showing the practical use of the system. With this DVD you will learn

• The mechanics that make the “Ballistic Striking” system work
• Basic techniques to quickly develop incredible striking power
• How to easily reach and control maximum force
• Simple movements that improve your combat effectiveness instantly
• Val’s personal insights into the ancient martial art of Systema
• A special “behind the scenes” one-on-one training session with Bryan Swink of USA Martial Arts

What a great systema video!!!