RULES SUMMARY

correct as of 25 May 2025

COMBAT SAMBO:

• all chokes are allowed including with the Gi

• no strikes to the head when the head is on the ground.

• no points for strikes unless they knock down the opponent

• only Sambo Shoes or bare feet will be allowed due to kicks. NO wrestling shoes.

SPORT SAMBO:

How to win:

• Painful Hold Submission

• 8 Point Majority

• Total Victory (clean throw to back while remaining standing)

• If opponent gets three penalties from ref, you win.

• if you have more points at the end of the match.

How to score: Sport & Combat Sambo

(points double if you remain standing)

4 Points:

• Falls to back - Hold down / pin for 20 seconds (torso to chest contact with the opponents back forced to the mat)* including from inside guard.

2 points:

• Falls to their bottom, side (ribs area)

• Hold down / pin for 10 seconds (torso to chest contact with the opponents back forced to the mat) * including from inside guard.

1 point:

• Falls to their hip, waist, shoulder, belly and chest (for points to be awarded attacks must be started from the standing position).

Penalties:

penalties will be giving for inactivity, gripping violations and misconduct.

• 1st warning = 0 points

• 2nd warning 1 point to opponent

• 3rd warning = 1 points to opponent.

• 4th waring = will result in losing the match.

Click here for a full version of the International Fias Sambo Rules.