Sambo (martial art)
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Sambo (Russian: сaмбо, pronounced [ˈsambə]) is a martial art with Soviet origins, an internationally practised combat sport,[1][2] and a recognized style of amateur wrestling included by UWW in the World Wrestling Championships along with Graeco-Roman wrestling and freestyle wrestling.[3][4]
Quick Facts Highest governing body, Registered as a sport discipline ...
Highest governing body | Fédération Internationale de Sambo |
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Registered as a sport discipline | Soviet Union, 16 November 1938 (Goskomsport)[5] |
Characteristics | |
Contact | Yes |
Mixed-sex | No |
Type | Martial art |
Equipment | Sambovka |
Presence | |
Country or region | Worldwide |
Olympic | No |
World Games | 1985, 1993 |
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Also known as | Sombo (in English-speaking countries) |
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Focus | Hybrid |
Country of origin | Soviet Union |
Famous practitioners | List of Practitioners |
Ancestor arts | Judo, Jujutsu, Boxing, Folk wrestling |
Olympic sport | No, but IOC recognized |
Official website | International SAMBO Federation |
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