These manuals were often published by the NKVD or military publishers (around 1928) as elementary guides. They emphasized "applied" combat over sport, combining Western boxing with Eastern martial arts. You can find digital archives or physical reprints of these rare works on specialized history and bibliophile sites like Librusec or Old Book.
Based on the historical training manuals by and L. Shalenko from the late 1920s, the content of a manual like Samooborona bez Oruzhiya (Self-Defense Without Weapons) typically focuses on practical application for law enforcement and civilians. Manual Content: Self-Defense Without Weapons Download lugovkiy shalenko samooborona bez oruzhiya pdf
Instructions on "strakhovka" (breakfalls) to prevent injury when thrown. Part 3: Offensive Techniques (Counter-Attack) Striking: Effective use of palms, elbows, and knees. These manuals were often published by the NKVD
Controlling an opponent through wrist locks ( ryachag kisti ) and finger locks. Part 4: Defense Against Armed Opponents Based on the historical training manuals by and L
Techniques to break free from wrist grabs, bear hugs, and throat chokes.
The following structure reflects the typical curriculum of early Soviet "Sambo" and jujutsu-based systems found in reprints available at Ozon : Anatomical "vulnerable points" of the human body. The psychological mindset for immediate self-defense. Basic stances and footwork for maintaining balance. Part 2: Defensive Techniques
