youtube

For those that haven't seen it here is a link to my youtube page
http://www.youtube.com/user/submissionarts?feature=mhum

Caveman bully

Just got back from another training session with Mike "the caveman bully" O'Neill. Mike is looking great and is in fantastic shape, i know he'll do us proud on Jan 7th.

For those that have not got their caveman shirts, Mike still has plenty left. Help support Mike on his way.

Holiday schedule

The gym will be closed for the following days.
Dec 24,25,31
Jan 1st

Have a great holiday!!

Hatashita order

I'll be placing an order next month for gear. If anyone is interested in shorts, gi pants, rashguards, bjj or judo gi's let me know.
Check out the catalogue at www.hatashita.com

Shooto testing

For those that are interested, i will be having a grading exam in Dec for those that would like to test for there yellow orange or green belts. In the new year we will have testing for the higher belts.For those that have reached the blue belt level in shooto they can now start testing in the Goshin Jujutsu system as well.

Please let me know so i can schedule an exact date.

Age is just a number

I thought i was getting to old for sambo, i thought wrong.

Izuru Takeuchi

Hey Guys here's a vid of Middleweight king of Pancrase and combat sambo world champ Izuru Takeuchi.



check out Eugene's updated sites.
www.pancrasemontreal.com
www.clubkozak.com

Different jacket styles/Sambo demo

Here's a couple vids for ya. The first is demo is of Mongolian, koch (Armenian) and shuai(China) jacket wrestling styles. You can see the common variations of hip, shoulder and back throws in all styles. The second is the coolest sambo demo i've ever seen!!Man are those guys agile. Enjoy

Sambo's new breed/ Fall sambo schedule

Hey guys heres a couple vids of the new up and coming sambo fighters competing in mma. I think both of these guys will go far.

Also i have to cancell the class for the 23rd of October. November we will concentrate on combat sambo both for competition and self defense, hopefully we will have a good turnout.

Chidaoba

Here's a nice clip of Chidaoba, the national wrestling style of Georgia. Beautiful back throw to finish. Just like the throw we practiced on Sat.

combat sambo/russian martial arts

Ran across a few clips of combat sambo and russian martial arts i thought were interesting. Very nice unarmed combat skills for self defense and the military, it's interesting to see how they flow from one technique to another with no hesitation, enjoy.
Eugene is in the last clip.

Mike Dohan newest green belt

Congratulations to Mike Dohan for successfully passing his green belt exam. Mike did a fantastic job, all the hard work paid off. Thanks for Armando, Scott and Mike O help.
Good luck mike, hope to see you in December.

Dave Camarillo

Here's an excellent example of when you combine judo and bjj, awesome. Dave Camarillo was ranked as high a sixth in the world in judo and is a bjj black belt, he is also Koshckecks and Jon Fitch's coach.

George wins

Congratulations to George Carlos for winning his fight last night in Minnesota. George won via rear naked choke in the second round.
I'll post pics when i get them

Shoulder exercises

Tired of tapping out to hammerlocks and kimura's, or maybe you dont want fucked up shoulders like your old coach. Try these courtesy of American annex to Native Russian Martial Art.

World championship

Here's a montage from this years world championship held by the World Combat Sambo Federation. Unlike FIAS (federation international amatuer sambo) no headgear shin pads or knee pads.
Tell me this isn't more exiting than mma, nobody holding back 100% balls to the walls

Combat Sambo

Found a nice clip demonstrating some combat sambo techniques thought you guys might enjoy it.

shoot tests

Just a correction, the next shoot test is July 6th.

Shoot Wrestling Exams

For those that are interested the next test will be Tues July 12th.

Last week

Just a reminder that this coming Sat is the last class for sambo for the summer. I hope that you can make it out.
I will be starting the Kali/kuntaw group maybe as early as next week for those that are interested. You will need a training knive and two kali sticks, we will be doing empty hand as well so focus mitts wouldn't be a bad idea.
Here's a great store for training blades, just ordered the pukulan tactical myself.
http://keenedgeknives.com/store/KEshopsitepg2.html

We're not moving

hey guys just talked to Mitz yesterday and found out he hammered out a deal with the school. So, we're staying put. There will be some changes, the're moving the weight room and the bags will have to be changed. With the added space that means we can have more than one class going at a time. Class times will change this fall(not sure yet)and we can only be in the gym till noon on Sat. Any how i'm glad we're not moving and still have access to the mats.
Dont forget there's only a few more sambo classes to go before the summer break so i hope to see some of you come out.

5-position hold down

Found a great video from Samir in Hamilton, in the video he demostrates the five position hold down from shoot wrestling.
A couple of changes from the one we do, in position 1 he uses a broken scarf hold. in position 2 he uses the "sniper" position, this is great when trying to hold down a heavier opponent sensei Ron loves this position. He also has added a nice ending to the drill.
Samir does a great job explaining the hand positions(washing the mat).
have a look and try it out.

Moving again/Summer schedule

On Sat we were told that we would have to leave by the end of Aug. So we're on the move again. Apparently they are expanding the school and adding dormitories??? So that leaves us out in the cold. We'll see what happens.

Heres the summer schedule:
we will have regular scheduled classes until the end of June.
Rather than close completly for the summer i will have an open mat Tues nights, (Ryan may also have some open mats as well)for July and Aug. There will be a $50 fee for those that want to attend the open mat for the entire summer (both months).

Please keep these dates in mind when you renew your memberships.

kali/kuntaw class

In a couple of weeks i hope to start the kali/kuntaw training group. Training will be mostly outdoor either at Hillcrest one of the other parks in town.
Kali is a Filipino martial art and kuntaw/kuntao is a Chinese art that was brought to the Phillipines and Indonesia and blended with the local arts.
Training consists of knife stick and empty hand.

shoot wrestling exams

Here's a vid of the shoot wrestling exams that took place March 3rd. The next test will be first week of June, for those interested ask me for the requirements and start training now.

Gym closure

Just a reminder the gym will be closed Fri April 2nd and Sat April 3rd. I'll be in Hinckley with George.

combat sambo Ukraine

Found this video the other day, thought you guys might enjoy it. Amazing techniques.

Shoot wrestling promotions

Congratulations to Armando, Scott, Mike and Les for passing their shoot wrestling exams last night. Everyone did a great job, the new belts look good on you. Here's a few pics.

Leg Break

check out this vid, it comes from sambo Steve from New York. Eugene is a director of his federation. Looks painfull.
Also just a reminder that Shooto testing is March 3rd, Armando is working till 7 so we will start at 8. I'll be at the gym at 7:45 so come in and warm up.
See you then

shooto vids

found a couple of vids for the guys that are testing in shooto March 1st. The first vid is the upperbody flow drill and the second is lowerbody #2

club kozak promo

Hey guys, Eugene posted a promo video that he shot oh probably over 10 years ago. Thought you might like it.Dig the camo uniforms

shootboxing

The other day i was talking to Scott about the differences between shoot wrestling and shoot boxing, so i thought i would put up a clip from the 20th anniversary of shoot boxing. The rules allow striking, throws and standing submissions but no ground work. Very cool, wish it had expanded to North America.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQRLTA2CP64&feature=related
they wont let me embed it so here's the link.
here's another vid

sambo worlds

Here's a few clips from the recent world championship. Some pretty slick ground work.