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 warning = will result in losing the match

      ( penalties will be giving for inactivity, gripping                        violations and misconduct )