sambo classes
Intensity
High
Objective
Wrestling, Takedowns, Grappling and Ground Fighting
Group Size
10 - 30 people
Time
2 hrs
Dates
Fridays @ 7.15pm
About SAMBO
The name “SAMBO” derives from the Russian acronym Samozashchita Bez Oruzhiya, which literally translates to “self-defence without weapons”. It was developed in the early 1920s by the Soviet Union’s NKVD and Red Army, initially exclusively for training Soviet special forces in hand-to-hand combat. Intended as a merger of the most effective techniques in known martial arts, SAMBO was focused on the practicality and applicability of wrestling in true combat situations with an emphasis on aggression and quick-striking paramilitary techniques. One of the major differentiators of Krav Maga to other forms of MMA is that Krav Maga trains self-defence and fighting skills for realistic scenarios where there are no rules and no strikes for points.
Federation was established in 2019 and there is growing interest in the sport among Australian MMA practitioners. Currently, the biggest barriers to learning SAMBO is finding authentic SAMBO training.
SGS Krav Maga is proud to be offering SAMBO classes in metropolitan Sydney with a trained SAMBO fighter and instructor.
Is Sambo Good For Self-DefenCe?
Sambo is one of the best martial arts one can learn for self-defence. It is one of the rare fighting systems that will teach you how to fight wherever the fight takes place. Unlike some other arts, Sambo is not one dimensional and it covers all elements of fighting similar to MMA does. Here are some of the crucial skills you will learn in Sambo that you can apply in street fighting:
- Powerful Judo throws and sweeps
- Wrestling takedowns
- Various chokes and joint locks
Having strong grappling skills and knowing how to take a person down gives you a big advantage in street fighting. Taking the attacker down gives you space to either run away or secure a dominant position from which you can apply submissions. Combat Sambo training also teaches you how to use punches, kicks, elbows and knees to do damage. This form even includes “dirty” techniques like groin strikes one can use for self-defense. Not many other fighting systems will teach you how to use or defend against illegal tactics.
Who Are The Best Sambo Fighters In MMA?
In MMA, there have been many great fighters who had a strong background in Sambo. And some of them we listed below were even UFC champions and one of the best in the history of the sport.
Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor is the former Pride FC champion whom people often see as the greatest heavyweight fighter in the history of the sport. Even though this stays open for a debate, no-one can deny Fedor was the most dominant one. He is, perhaps, an ideal example of how useful Sambo is for MMA.
Before shifting to MMA, Fedor was a skilled Sambo fighter. He even competed in Sambo tournaments while fighting in pro MMA matches at the same time. Here are some of his notable Sambo achievements:
- Four time World Champion
- One time European Champion
- Six time Russian Champion
Khabib Nurmagomedov
Khabib is one of the greatest UFC champions who has a really strong background in Sambo. He is a grappling wizard who uses a lot of Sambo techniques while fighting in MMA. Looking at his style, you can see he is a master in clinch control. He also very good at using trips, throws, and his ground and pound are the best in the business. These are all techniques he learned training Sambo as a child. Khabib grew up in the rough setting of Dagestan. He spent his childhood training Judo and Sambo under the supervision of his main coach and father, Abdulmanap. He also took part in many amateur competitions and was a Sambo World Champion on two occasions (2009; 2010).
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Meet Our Instructors
Ali Yuldashev
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BLOGS
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9 of the Dirtiest Self Defence Moves
Low Light Training – Don’t Lose Perspective
Self Defence Gadgets – Pros and Cons
Self Defence Against an Unhealthy Lifestyle
Human Weak Points for Self-Defence
Tactics of Post-Fight: The Scanning
Ways to Improve your Situational Awareness
AMENITIES
Clean, ventilated, fully-equipped training facility for self-defence training
- Observation area
- Fitness assessment program
- Striking room
- Cardio and strength equipment
- Secure locker room
- Protective equipment sales
- Storage area
- Toilets
- Kitchen
- Water dispenser
- Sound system
- Padded mats