SAMBO WRESTLING Copyright © 1972 by International Amateur Wrestling Federation Valmont 12 1010 Lausanne, SWITZERLANDFOREWORD ‘Sambo, which means self-defense without weapons, originated as a sport in the Soviet Union in 1938. Since, 1968, when I was designated as President of the Sambo Committee of FILA, I have been dedicated to its international growth and development. | believe sambo has great appeal to young people because it is © combination of wrestling and self-defence techniques and is an excellent physical conditioner. As sambo techniques can help wrestling and other combat sports it ‘would be to the advantage of students of these related sports to also study sambo. Herbert Jacob President of the Sambo Committee of FILA.— FOREWORD Sambo, which originated in the Soviet Union, was recognized as the third style of international wrestling governed by FILA in 1968. Physical educators are becoming increasingly interested in this most exciting combat sport since it combines techniques from both wrestling and self-defense and has widespread appeal. Sambo's growth in recent years is evidenced by the first European Championships, which were held in the Soviet Union in 1972, and the first World Championships, which will be held in Japan in 1973. It is my sincerest wish that this book will be helpful this growth in many new countries. would like to personally thank Mr. Shozo Sasahara, for his preparation of the photographs, and Mr. B.M, Andreev, for his technical assistance in preparing this book. Milan Ereegan President of FILA Scam Ever pate ~ om