Somerset Sambo
SAMBO
(aka Sombo or Cambo)
pic6: Leg lock.
is an abbreviation of “Samozashchita Bez Oruzhiya” meaning “self-defence without weapons” A Russian Military art developed in the early 20th Century from judo, jujitsu, native Russian & European wrestling & grappling, known for its devastating throws, sweeps, pick-ups, submissions & painful leg-locks.
Somerset Sambo teaches Sport Sambo and applications in Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), submission grappling & for self-defence. Classes are run by Gary Davies – qualified Sambo instructor under Vadim Kolganov (Master of Sport, British Gold Medalist, World Bronze Sambo Medalist, Moscow State Champion, Russian Coach of Sambo Wrestling, Central Academy of Sport, Moscow 1986-1991)
Classes in Taunton, Somerset, UK are held at ![]()
United Dojos
Wilfred Road
Taunton
TA1 1TB
Sundays 8-10pm





