✦ Guardian of the Art
Viktor Spiridonov
also known as V.A. Spiridonov
📍 Russia⧖ c. 1882 – c. 1943
Sambo (co-founder)Jujutsuwrestlingmilitary combat
WWI veteran. Injuries influenced softer approach. Independently created system that merged with Oshchepkov's.
Notable Achievements
Co-creator of Sambo (independently from Oshchepkov); NKVD combat instructor; Developed soft/tactical self-defense system; WWI veteran