How are sambo classes at the Martial Arts Academy? Coach Evgeny Ivanov explains

During one of the training sessions, coach Evgeny Ivanov described how sambo classes are conducted at the Martial Arts Academy:

"We started training with the kids in October. For the first two weeks, maybe a month, we worked on general physical training and strengthening our muscles. Then we started moving on to throws. We developed two throws: a front trip throw and a back trip throw. We also worked on theory. I explained the difference between sambo and judo, and we also worked on holds on the ground. I showed the guys what holds are available at the initial stage and how to transition to this hold. That is, to do a rollover and then hold someone on their back."

He outlined sambo’s key features and explained how classes for beginners are structured, from general physical training to mastering initial throws and holds:

"Sambo differs from judo in that, firstly, sambo is our national sport, a Russian sport. Some techniques can be performed in sambo, but not in judo. And the philosophy is completely different. Sambo is a martial art that emerged during the Soviet era when national wrestling styles were adopted from various countries. There's kuresh, Tatar, and Kyrgyz national martial arts, which were combined to create the martial art known as sambo."

Sambo classes at the Martial Arts Academy began in October.