WHAT IS SAMBO?
(aka Sombo or Cambo)
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.
WHAT IS TAUGHT?
Somerset Sambo teaches Sport Sambo and applications for Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), submission grappling & for self-defence. We will teach throws & takedowns, wrestling, submissions & joint locks, groundwork (movement, positioning, holdowns etc)
WHO IS THE INSTRUCTOR?
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)
www.dynamosambo.co.uk
Gary holds a Sport Sambo Instructorship and also runs a successful Jiu Jitsu club in Taunton in which he is ranked 2nd Dan
www.somersetjjalliance.co.uk
WHAT EQUIPMENT DO I NEED?
Sambists traditionally wear a jacket (kurtka), shorts & boots (sambofki). Jackets are either Red or Blue & are worn with a matching colour belt. However, you will be able to wear a judogi or jujitsugi, worn with a belt of the same colour and shorts. Wrestling boots can be worn but are optional.
HOW FIT DO I HAVE TO BE?
Not at all. Just get here & we’ll do the rest. Sambo will provide you with an aerobic, anaerobic & cardio-vascular work out
WHAT ABOUT FIGHTING OR SPARRING?
An integral part of Sambo is understanding & learning how to apply it in a live environment against a resisting opponent. However, this does not mean you will be fighting against your training partners. Techniques are learnt with the full co-operation of your partner in a compliant way and gradually built upon to provide resistance & options if the first technique is resisted or defended. Sparring is similar to randori in judo, although it is energetic, it will at no time be aggressive. Opportunity will be provided to train for MMA is you so desire.
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST
Pricing is organised by United Dojos, which is an organisation that prides itself on allowing its members to learn. Therefore they try to keep costs to a minimum. For pricing info contact United Dojos on 01823 272644 or email united.dojos@googlemail.com . There are several options available & subs can work out at less than £5 per lesson
If you need to ask anything else, please get in touch with Gary Davies
Mobile - 0774 974 9945
email - gary@somersetjjalliance.co.uk
or use the contact form on the "contact us" button at the top of the page