Demid Volkov and Artyom Markov talked about sambo wrestlers' training camps at the Martial Arts Academy
Sambo wrestlers told about the program at the training camp at the Martial Arts Academy.
The current champion of Russia, Demid Volkov, shared his impressions of training in Sirius:
"It's more about rest and relaxation. We fully recuperate, have fun, sunbathe, swim in the sea, and lift weights. Everything is going great. This is one of my favorite camps. Because it's a resort area, the weather is nice. I really enjoy it. The conditions here are fantastic, some of the best in Russia, I think. I like the food here the most. The rooms are nice, the gym is well-equipped, everything you need for training is there, so I'm happy with everything here."
He told us what he is preparing for at the training camp:
"The main event, of course, is the World Sambo Championships, which will be held in November in Tashkent, Uzbekistan."
The winner of the European Championship, Artyom Markov, also assessed the training conditions and revealed the details of the preparation:
"Everything at the Martial Arts Academy is wonderful, I love it. Everything is so modern, unique, and top-notch. I'd also like to mention the cafeteria here, the wonderful buffet. The food is delicious; every meal is like a holiday for me. The training process consists of three microcycles, with rest and recovery. We focus more on strength and general fitness. We add a little bit of mat training, so we don't forget. But otherwise, it's mostly about general fitness. This is all new to me. Also, the sea, the sun, and the beach are nearby. I really like it all. On the first day, I arrived late in the evening. I couldn't resist going to the sea and swimming."
The athlete shared his plans for the upcoming starts:
"We're currently preparing for the upcoming season, laying the groundwork. We'll be diving into the new season in September. Our first competition is the Siberian Cup. Personally, I'll be competing at the Siberian Cup because I'm from Krasnoyarsk. After that, there will be other key competitions leading up to the Russian Championships."