A blog about Eclectic Combat Systems (ECS), mixed martial arts, Sambo, BJJ, Kickboxing, etc.
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Old School Sambo
Cruising the Internet, we found this really old footage of a Sambo training video thanks to the folks over at http://www.lapelchoke.com/. It showcases some awesome throws and is pretty entertaining as well.
Friday, July 8, 2011
Expansion, BJJ Seminar and Summer Specials....Oh My!
ECS is excited to announce that we have DOUBLED in size - more mats, bags, conditioning areas and a full-size octagon!! We are super pumped about the expansion and encourage you to come on down and check it out. The expansion will allow us more flexibility with the schedule and more open mat time as well.
ECS will also be hosting a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu seminar with world-renowned Gustavo Dantas on August 20, 2011. Come learn from a World Champion! The seminar is open to all. Specific time and details to follow.
Lastly, ECS is offering a Summer Special for all of our Adult and Youth Sambo/BJJ programs! The offer is for a limited time - enroll for 3 months for ONLY $255.00. Contact us today for more details.
ECS will also be hosting a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu seminar with world-renowned Gustavo Dantas on August 20, 2011. Come learn from a World Champion! The seminar is open to all. Specific time and details to follow.
Lastly, ECS is offering a Summer Special for all of our Adult and Youth Sambo/BJJ programs! The offer is for a limited time - enroll for 3 months for ONLY $255.00. Contact us today for more details.
Friday, June 17, 2011
ECS Coach Takes 2011 Texas Police Games
Our very own Travis Joyner, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Coach for ECS, swept the Advanced Submission Wrestling Division in the 2011 Texas Police Games to take home a gold medal. All wins were by submission.
The Texas Police Games first began in Dallas back in 1977 and had over 250 participants. Today, the games boast over 1200 competitors and are hosted throughout the state. There are over 25 different areas to compete in including Tactical Shooting, Karate, Archery, Mountain Biking, and Soccer to name just a few. See HERE for more history and information about the games.
Friday, May 6, 2011
ECS Now Offering Youth Programs
Due to popular demand, we are very excited and pleased to announce that ECS will now be offering Youth BJJ and Sambo classes. ECS Youth Classes will focus on the same techniques utilized in our Adult programs at a pace and skill level appropriate for their age group. The program will teach children the fundamentals of striking, throwing and submission wrestling.
Visit our website, www.ecsmma.com, for full program details and class schedules.
Visit our website, www.ecsmma.com, for full program details and class schedules.
Friday, April 22, 2011
MMA in New York
Being a member of the American Sambo Association and big fans of MMA, we here at ECS completely support the initiative to make MMA legal in the state of New York. Coach Grant remembers all too well when Senator John McCain worked to temporarily ban mixed martial arts competitions in Arizona while he held the Arizona Shootfighting Championship Heavyweight Title back in the late 90's. Luckily, the ban was lifted shortly after it was instilled. Just like in Arizona back then, now in New York , the reasons appear to be more political than practical.
Check out this trailer for the feature film NEW YORK MMA. The film is produced by ASA President Stephen Koepfer and is a documentary about the plight to legalize MMA in the state of New York shown through the eyes of amateur fighter, Bradley Desir. Directed by Kahleem Poole-Tejada, NEW YORK MMA promises to be worth the time. See the NY MMA NOW blog for more details.
Check out this trailer for the feature film NEW YORK MMA. The film is produced by ASA President Stephen Koepfer and is a documentary about the plight to legalize MMA in the state of New York shown through the eyes of amateur fighter, Bradley Desir. Directed by Kahleem Poole-Tejada, NEW YORK MMA promises to be worth the time. See the NY MMA NOW blog for more details.
Saturday, April 2, 2011
ECS in the News - Mixed Martial Arts in the Heart of Texas
Recently, ECS was covered by a local newspaper, The Community Impact. It is a great article that provides a good overview of ECS, our background and what we have to offer.
Check out the full article here!
Saturday, March 19, 2011
Team American Sambo Continues International Winning Streak
Read this awesome press release from the President of the American Sambo Association about the ASA competition team:
March 18, 2011, Holland - The American Sambo Association's competition team continues its international winning streak at the 21st Annual Dutch Open Sambo Championships (FIAS sanctioned).
As you may recall in 2010, Anthony Sansonetti (Team Renegade) brought home gold and silver medals along with Doug Fournet (LA Boxing Louisiana) who also brought home a gold for Team American Sambo from the British Open Sambo Championships.
This year at the Dutch Open, Team American Sambo consisted of 2008 world team member Reilly Bodycomb (RDojo), 2008 world team member Mike Ruesch (Zealous Nation MMA/Ultimate Sambo) as well as 2010 team members Sansonetti and Fournet.
The American Sambo Association is proud to announce that Team American Sambo will be returning home to the United States with 4 medals (3 gold and 1 silver).
Results:
Reilly Bodycomb, Gold, 68kg
Reilly had four wins on his way to the podium, winning with 2 ankle locks (one in 12 seconds), a flying armbar, and one win via points.
Mike Ruesch, Gold, 81kg
Mike had three victories on his way to gold, winning with 2 ankle locks and a kneebar.
Doug Fournet and Anthony Sansonetti both contested in the 100kg division, sweeping the top two spots. Doug and Anthony both had three wins on route to the podium before facing each other for gold and silver. Doug defeated his opponents via kneebar, technical victory (12-0) and points. Anthony had wins by reverse armlock, kneebar, and points. In the finals Doug defeated Anthony by a score of 4-0 for the gold.
By all accounts the Dutch open was a incredibly well organized and attended event with teams from Scottland, Germany, Holland, Lithuania, the United States, France, and more. The entire US Team received incredible hospitality from our Dutch hosts. We look forward to next years event!
March 18, 2011, Holland - The American Sambo Association's competition team continues its international winning streak at the 21st Annual Dutch Open Sambo Championships (FIAS sanctioned).
As you may recall in 2010, Anthony Sansonetti (Team Renegade) brought home gold and silver medals along with Doug Fournet (LA Boxing Louisiana) who also brought home a gold for Team American Sambo from the British Open Sambo Championships.
This year at the Dutch Open, Team American Sambo consisted of 2008 world team member Reilly Bodycomb (RDojo), 2008 world team member Mike Ruesch (Zealous Nation MMA/Ultimate Sambo) as well as 2010 team members Sansonetti and Fournet.
The American Sambo Association is proud to announce that Team American Sambo will be returning home to the United States with 4 medals (3 gold and 1 silver).
Results:
Reilly Bodycomb, Gold, 68kg
Reilly had four wins on his way to the podium, winning with 2 ankle locks (one in 12 seconds), a flying armbar, and one win via points.
Mike Ruesch, Gold, 81kg
Mike had three victories on his way to gold, winning with 2 ankle locks and a kneebar.
Doug Fournet and Anthony Sansonetti both contested in the 100kg division, sweeping the top two spots. Doug and Anthony both had three wins on route to the podium before facing each other for gold and silver. Doug defeated his opponents via kneebar, technical victory (12-0) and points. Anthony had wins by reverse armlock, kneebar, and points. In the finals Doug defeated Anthony by a score of 4-0 for the gold.
By all accounts the Dutch open was a incredibly well organized and attended event with teams from Scottland, Germany, Holland, Lithuania, the United States, France, and more. The entire US Team received incredible hospitality from our Dutch hosts. We look forward to next years event!
Stephen Koepfer
President, American Sambo Association
PO Box 5773
Long Island City, NY 11105
http://www.ussambo.com/
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Gearing Up for the 2011 Texas Freestyle Sambo State Championships
ECS will be holding the 2011 Texas Freestyle Sambo State Championships coming up this August. The event is sanctioned by the American Sambo Association and there will be more details to follow so stay tuned. Here are the highlights:
- There will be both Gi and No-Gi Divisions.
- The American Freestyle Sambo Rules will apply for all divisions.
- A Kurtka will be required along with shorts and Wrestling/Sambo shoes for all Gi Divisions.
- Winners and competitors who place will get medals and points standing with the American Sambo Association.
- In addition to medal spots, winners for Best Throw, Fastest Submission and Best Overall Match will be awarded with custom-made tactical fighting knives from Harris Knives.
- Early registration will begin on 05/01/2011 and will save you a little money. See http://www.ecsmma.com/ to register. There will be no day-of-event registration.
- Competitors from all disciplines are encouraged to atend. Even if you are not competing, come on out, watch the event and learn more about Sambo. ECS is working to advance the knowledge and practice of Sambo within the state of Texas, so let's give the American Sambo Association another BIG Texas welcome!
Highlights from previous Sambo Competitions
Highlights from 2011 North American Freestyle Sambo Championships in Cedar Park, Texas
Saturday, February 12, 2011
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Fedor Emelianenko training at NY Combat SAMBO
In preparation for his upcoming fight against Antonio "Bigfoot" Silva this Saturday, February 12th on Showtime, Fedor Emelianenko put in some hours of training at New York Combat SAMBO. What an honor! New York Combat Sambo is owned by Stephen Koepfer. Koepfer is the President of the American Sambo Association and the Sambo Instructor for ECS head coach, Grant Gilliam.
See this article for the full story.
In our opinion, Fedor is, without a doubt, one of the greatest fighters in MMA history. The small set back he had against Fabricio Werdum was minor and we believe he will come out with the win this Saturday. The ECS prediction: Fedor by KO in the first round.
See this article for the full story.
In our opinion, Fedor is, without a doubt, one of the greatest fighters in MMA history. The small set back he had against Fabricio Werdum was minor and we believe he will come out with the win this Saturday. The ECS prediction: Fedor by KO in the first round.
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