Sambo Wrestling developed in Russia throughout the 20th Century based upon traditional wrestling and grappling styles that were first recorded in Russia in the 10th Century. Wrestling in Russia at this time was used to settle individual and collective differences. The Russian word Sambo was officially tagged to the sport in 1938 however historians of this grappling sport note that the development of Sambo was taking place in the 1920's.
Three names are credited with the development of the sport. B. Oshschepkov - the father of modern Sambo Wrestling. Spiridonov - the developer of combat aspects of Sambo and Xarlampiev. Each contributed to a significant aspect of Sambo Wrestling.
Other wrestling styles were studied in the development of Sambo - Tartat, Georgian, Armenian and the kupash style from Uzbekistan, all helped shape Sambo Wrestling.
Sambo Wrestling Competition
A total victory can be gained over an opponent in a wrestling match by throwing the person onto his/her back, shoulders or bridge without the attacking wrestler falling to the floor. Submission from a painful hold also secures total victory (in fact any noise made whilst grappling is taken as a submission sign).
When one wrestler also gains a 12 point advantage over his/her opponent then the wrestler is declared the winner.
Points are scored for hold downs (once up to 20 seconds for each wrestler per bout), for throwing an opponent onto his/her back or bridge, side, chest, buttocks, stomach or shoulder.
The start and end position of the attacking wrestler when executing a throw determines the points awarded. moving the defending wrestler outside of the wrestling circle will also secure points.
Chokes and strangles are not permitted in Sambo Wrestling however leg and ankle locks are.
F.I.A.S. - The Federation of International Amateur Sambo is the international governing body for the sport.
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offer Sambo Wrestling Referee, Mat and Event
Officials Education Courses. These courses are
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