Sambo / Combat Sambo
Самбо / Боевое Самбо
Russian martial art and combat sport synthesizing Judo throws, leg locks, and striking.
Quick Facts
CategoryConcept / Principle
Pronunciation/[sahm-boh]/
Alternative NamesSelf-defense without weapons, Russian jacket wrestling
Definition
SAMBO was synthesized in the 1920s by Anatoly Kharlampiev and Vasili Oshchepkov for the Soviet Red Army. Combining Judo throws with folk wrestling leg locks, Combat Sambo allows punches, kicks, and headbutts, dominating modern MMA.
Related Terms
Protective Equipment / Sparring GearProtectors
Collective term for mouthguards, gloves, shin pads, and headgear ensuring sparring safety.
Nage-waza / Throwing Techniques投げ技Category encompassing all throwing and takedown techniques in Judo, Aikido, and Jujutsu.
Armbar / Juji-gatame十字固めFoundational joint lock hyperextending the elbow joint using hip leverage in BJJ, Judo, and MMA.
Takedown / Leg AttackTakedownWrestling technique of driving the opponent off balance to the mat by attacking their legs.