The Russian System Guidebook

The Russian System Guidebook by Vladimir Vasiliev:

Excerpts:Ten wounded is better than one dead.

It helps to put your actions to words. In your own mind, this will help you understand principles better. Talking makes you more aware of these principles and their personal application. Talking and verbally examining some of these principles may be the key in getting a good start on mastering them.

...look above the head of your opponents.

There are no "good" habits and "bad" habits. Any habit is a problem.

10 Guidelines
1 Harmonize Your Life
2 Do Not Be Aggressive
3 Think Continuously
4 Do Not Rely On Rules
5 Understand That It's Not The Weapon That Does Harm, But The Person
6 Accept The Necessity Of Fear And Anger
7 Slip Away Without Breaking Contact When In Combat
8 Don't Be Self-Conscious About How You Look
9 Do Everything With Awareness And Relaxation
10 Always Perform With The Least Possible Effort

...holds life as sacred, even when it is the life of an opponent.

The quality of a life... is dependent on health.

Russian Health System
-Strengthening The Body With Water
-Cleansing The Body From Inside
-Movement
-Proper Breathing
-Interaction With Nature