Action Pics from 2010 North American Freestyle SAMBO Championships

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What Can I Do Coach?

One of the questions that we get a lot from our students is, "Coach, what can I do during the times that I am not in class to improve my game?" The answer is and always will be: CONDITIONING. There is nothing worse to see than a fighter who is preparing to battle, who has his grappling, throwing and striking techniques all in order, but who tanks in the first few minutes of a match. A truly well-rounded conditioning program will focus on:

• Building strength
• Endurance training
• Increasing aerobic/anaerobic capacity
• Power building
• Increasing flexibility

Now, the next question.....how? Take an assessment of your current condition. What are your weak points? Are you really strong for a short period of time? Is your aerobic capacity great, but you can't lift someone half your size? Can you touch your knees? Focus on those areas of weakness while still maintaining your strengths. Some of our favorite conditioning drills include:

• Interval training
• Running/Sprinting
• Plyometrics
• Functional Exercises like pull-ups, push-ups, sit-ups, squats & lunges
• Weightlifting
• Stretching (which is way underrated in our opinion)

With the ever-increasing popularity of MMA, the competition is fierce. Supreme conditioning can be the deciding factor in winning or losing. So, if you haven't already, start today. With little effort, you can develop a program that will boost your conditioning to a new level.

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2011 Texas Open Freestyle SAMBO Championships

For all of those would-be competitors who missed the opportunity to show your skills at the National Championships, ECS will be holding the State Championships in July 2011. Keep posted for further details.

Freestyle SAMBO has one of the most inclusive rule-sets regardless of style or affiliation. So everyone is welcome! Check out the rules here: http://ussambo.com/rules.html.

2010 North American Freestyle SAMBO Championships

TEAM ECS

On November 6th, the 2010 North American Freestyle SAMBO Championships made its debut in Texas at the Austin Sports Center in Cedar Park. ECS was proud to be a part of the tournament and our hats go off to all of the competitors who showed up and made it a great event.

Tournament results:

60kg:
Gold - Mike Chesbro (NY Combat Sambo, New York)
Silver - Scotty Spassky (Eclectic Combat Systems, Texas)

74kg:
Gold - Chris Bowles (Guy Mezger's Combat Club, Texas)
Silver - Mark Stites (Faixa Preta MMA, Texas)
Bronze - Michael Vermaelen Jr (LA Boxing, Louisiana)

84kg:
Gold - Evgeny Podlepaev (Sea Town Sambo/Seattle JuJitsu, Washington)
Silver - Gabe Miller (LA Boxing, Louisiana)
Bronze - Travis Joyner (Eclectic Combat Systems, Texas)

96kg:
Gold - Doug Fournet (LA Boxing, Louisiana)
Silver - Justin McCready (Vandry BJJ, Texas)

+96kg:
Gold - Danny Wenger (Eclectic Combat Systems, Texas)
Silver - Carlos Cummings (Cummings Combat Sambo, Florida)
Bronze - Sean Yalowicki (Sea Town Sambo/Seattle JuJitsu, Washington)

Our ASA/M1 Global Awaard Winners:

Best Throw: Elliot Wallace (Guy Mezger's Combat Club, Texas)
Fastest Sub: Chris Bowles (Guy Mezger's Combat Club, Texas)
Best Match(es): Evgeny Podlepaev (Sea Town Sambo/Seattle JuJitsu, Washington) and Travis Joyner (Eclectic Combat Systems, Texas)

Statistics:
Total number of matches: 30
Wins by…
Points: 13
Choke: 5
Foot locks: 4
Kneebars: 1
Armbar: 3
Shoulder lock: 2
Chest Compression: 1
Injury: 1

Fastest Submissions (under 1:30)
Chris Bowles defeats Stephen McLaughlin at :19 via RNC
Doug Fournet defeats Justin McCready at :54 via achilles lock
Doug Fournet defeats Justin McCready at :55 via kneebar
Chris Bowles defeats Mark Stites at 1:05 via toe hold
Travis Joyner defeats John McLaughlin at 1:08 via choke
Chris Bowles defeats Enrique Limon at 1:08 via shoulder lock
Mike Chesbro defeats Scotty Spassky at 1:13 via armbar
Mike Vermaelen defeats Stephen McLaughlin at 1:30 via choke

Clubs Represented:
Cummings Combat Sambo (Florida)
Eclectic Combat Systems (Texas)
Faixa Preta MMA (Texas)
Guy Mezger’s Combat Sports Club (Texas)
LA Boxing Baton Rouge (Louisiana)
New York Combat Sambo (New York)
Sea Town Sambo/Seattle JuJitsu (Washington)
Vandry BJJ (Texas)