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Sambo is a wrestling that originated in the USSR. It is common to distinguish two sources of Sambo. These are Japanese judo and various types of wrestling of the peoples of the former USSR. For the first time sambo techniques were described by Anatoly Kharlampiev in 1938. Then he repeatedly published new books and described new techniques. Later this work was continued by his students. Gradually a set of basic techniques was formed, which are studied in all sports club of Sambo. This book summarizes the basic sambo throws from the books of Soviet authors.

Sambo is a wrestling both in the standing and ground position. Although throws are the main part of sambo, wrestling on the ground occupies significant place. Some sambists prefer ground fighting and try in every way to drag the opponent into in the parterre. It is impossible to generalize the entire technique of sambo ground fighting. New painful holds, escapes from hold-downs and combinations of techniques in the parterre are constantly being developed. This book summarizes the main techniques of ground fighting in sambo. Knowing the basic elements, you can easily combine and create your own combinations.

This book is a logical continuation of the author's first book "Sambo: the basic throws". It contains the main combinations of throws that were developed by the Soviet Sambo School. Combination wrestling is the next level in mastering the skill of sambo. Masters of sambo often mask their main crown throw with preparatory deceptive throws. In the book, throw combinations are considered from the biomechanics point of view. It is justified why sambo uses namely these throws in combinations. This book is not just a description of the technique, but also the basis of wrestling tactics.The book will be useful for sambo fans, athletes, as well as coaches for organizing the training process.

This book considers the tactics of sambo throws. Under the tactics of throws is meant, the ability to make throws in a sports fight. How to prepare a throw, how to unbalance the opponent before the throw, how to take an advantageous position before the throw, how to use the opponent's force during the throw? The tactics of throws answers these questions. The book includes a set of tactics tricks for the most effective execution of throws during the fight.