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| General Information |
Buza is an ancient Russian fighting system, also known as tverian buza. It consists of unarmed fighting techniques, moves for disarming an opponent, dance and training with ancient Russian edged weapons.In many ways buza can be compared to the Brazilian capoeira. It is accompanied by traditional music and practitioners wear traditional clothes. The audience stands in a circle with the fight taking place in the middle. |
| History/Development |
The art evolved among the villages of the Novgorod area in northwest Russia. It achieved its greatest widespread popularity in the latter half of the 20th century. Buza is still part of festivals in the villages. |
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| Relevant Organisations |
- The Center of Russian Traditional Martial Art (BUZA) |
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| References |
- Crudelli, C. (2010). The Way of the Warrior: Martial Arts and Fighting Skills from Around the World, London: Dorling Kindersley, p. 278. | | |
