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!

Stephen Koepfer
President, American Sambo Association
PO Box 5773
Long Island City, NY 11105
http://www.ussambo.com/

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