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