How Do You Perform An Elbow Strike And Transition Into A Single Leg Takedown In SAMBO Martial Arts?
SAMBO is a form of mixed martial arts developed by a group of specialists working for the USSR. This group was comprised of Japanese masters of Judo and Ju-jitsu as well as several Red Army unarmed combat instructors with extensive combat experience. Their goal was to create a form of martial art which capitalized on the many forms of wrestling and grappling that were commonly practiced for sport among the Soviet populace. It was also their goal to make the new system of combat appear as different from the typical style employed by the American military. Today SAMBO is an effective self defense martial art as well as a widely practiced sport. Begin by facing your opponent in a classic wrestler’s pose. This requires you to stand with your legs at or further than shoulder width apart. Bend at the knees and lower the hips to maintain your balance, while leaning your upper body forward to extend your reach. Duck your head slightly to protect your neck. As this is a reactive technique allow
