Combat Sambo: The Fusion of Japanese Jujutsu and Soviet Union’s Ethnic Martial Arts

Sambo, developed as the national sport of the former Soviet Union, integrates the essence of various ethnic martial arts from the republics that constituted the USSR, along with its base in Japanese jujutsu. Known for its application in military hand-to-hand combat scenarios, Sambo includes over 10,000 techniques and focuses on practicality in real-life situations, ranging from defense against strikes and grabs to counterattacks using joint locks and strikes to vital points.

Contents:

Introduction to Sambo:

• Attire / Stance / Point System

Throwing Techniques for Submission:

• Bear Hug Throws 1-4 / Belt Grips Throws 1-4 / Sleeve Grips Throws 1-2 / Shoulder Throws 1-2 / Tackle Drop 1-2 / Foot Sweep and Tree Felling

Scoring Throws Worth 4 Points:

• Belt Reversal / Three-direction Hip Throws / Reverse Shoulder Throw / Shoulder Sleeve Reverse Shoulder Throw / Modified Airplane Throw

Transitioning from Takedowns:

• Transition to Ground Techniques 1-3 / Pinning Techniques

Basic 13 Sambo Holds:

• Basic Holds 1-13 / Explanation of Holds

Joint Lock Techniques:

• Armbar Techniques 1-5 / Application / Abdominal Lock / Roll-up / Leg Strength Training

Achilles Lock:

• Basic Achilles Lock / Achilles Lock (Reverse Foot) / Pull-out Type / Kawazu Feint Type

Knee Lock:

• Knee Lock 1-3 / Techniques in Response to Knee Lock 2

Knee Cross Lock and Knee Ligament Strangle:

• How to Apply the Knee Cross / How to Strangle the Leg / Variations 1-3 / Knee Kick Training Method / Shoulder Extraction Roll Training Method / Reverse Leg Grab Training Method

Sambo Class Warm-up

Starring:

Yasuhiro Tanaka Born November 16, 1967, in Tokyo. Winner of the 1989 and 1991 All Japan Sambo Championships in the Senior 74kg category. Represented Japan at the World Sambo Championships for five consecutive years from 1987 to 1991, achieving a highest placement of 4th in 1988. Placed 3rd at the 1988 Karinin International Tournament and 4th at the 1989 World Cup. Tanaka is recognized as a pure “Samboist,” distinct from judo or wrestling backgrounds, and is renowned for his expertise and instruction in ground techniques and joint locks, ranking among the top in Japan. He serves as the Executive Director of the NPO Defense Plan Sambo Federation and is the head coach of the Martial Arts Department at the Japan Wellness Sports Specialized College.

Language: Japanese

Length: 118 min.

SPD-3711