Born in Russia in the 1930s Sambo (short for “SAMooborona Bez Oruzhiya” – “unarmed defense”) is a complete martial art, combining wrestling, judo and grappling techniques. Now practised all over the world, it appeals to many judokas and jiu-jitsukas for its explosive, effective and technically demanding dimension.
What is Sport Sambo?
Sport Sambo is the most widespread form of this discipline. Unlike “Combat Sambo”, it incorporates neither strikes nor weapons, and focuses on projections, immobilizations and joint locks. The aim is simple: to control the opponent and score points, or win by submission.
The sambist’s outfit consists of :
- a Kurka (short jacket with reinforced sleeves), either red or blue, with epaulettes and belt loops around the waist to hold the kurka in place, in the same style as judogis.
- matching shorts, in the same color as the jacket (red or blue), short and close to the body, to facilitate mobility.
- Specific shoes with flexible soles, for stability and rapid support on the mat.
🔗 Sambo, Judo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: close ties
All three disciplines share the same philosophy: control, technique and the quest for efficiency.
- As in Judo, Sambo emphasizes projections and management of the center of gravity. There are no punches thrown, only projections and submissions. Many judokas practice this discipline to complement their training.
- Like Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, it emphasizes floor work and leg locks, often absent from competitive judo.
That’s why many judokas and JJB practitioners take up Sambo, to broaden their technical palette and enrich their fighting style.
Fighting Films launches its FIAS-approved Sambo range
Building on our expertise in judo and Brazilian jiu-jitsu equipment, Fighting Films is broadening its horizons with a new range 100% dedicated to Sambo sports, approved and certified by the FIAS(Fédération Internationale de Sambo).
This collection combines comfort, durability and performance, essential qualities for both training and competition.
🔹 Our new Sambo products :
Fighting Films is pleased to offer you high-quality Sambo equipment, approved by FIAS and tested by many top athletes. Find out more about our products, available now.
- FIAS-approved Kurka – made from robust, breathable fabric for optimum freedom of movement. Available in blue and red, in sizes from 155cm to 185cm, to suit all body sizes.
Kurka de sambo approuvée FIAS
Puissance, maîtrise et tradition , entrez sur le tapis avec la kurka de Sambo approuvée FIAS. Une coupe athlétique, une toile résistante, et un style qui inspire la victoire.
Disponible en bleu ou rouge : choisissez votre couleur, imposez votre rythme sur le tapis. La ceinture est incluse avec la Kurka
- Short Fighting Films Sambo – lightweight, durable and a perfect fit for the Kurka. Size small, available in blue and red, from XS to XXL.
Short de sambo approuvé FIAS
Découvrez notre short de sambo approuvé FIAS , pour toutes les compétitions de Sambo. Disponible en rouge et en bleu.
Devenez un champion de sambo avec les équipements Fighting Films.
- Fighting Films Sambo shoes – flexible, non-slip and comfortable, ideal for intensive training and official competitions. Available in sizes 36 to 46, in a single color, blue/red.
Chaussures de Sambo approuvées FIAS
Légères, précises, prêtes pour la victoire. Les chaussures de Sambo approuvées FIAS par Fighting Films allient adhérence, confort et style officiel rouge & bleu.
Chaussez-les, entrez sur le tapis, et imposez votre rythme.
All our products comply with FIAS standards and are ready to accompany you on the mat, from the dojo to the biggest international competitions.
