RULES OVERVIEW

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

(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 :
- 1st warning = 0 points
- 2nd warning 1 point to opponent
- 3rd warning = 1 points to opponent;
- 4th waring = will result in losing the match ;
penalties will be giving for inactivity, gripping violations and misconduct.

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