U.S. Sombo Newsletter

April, 2006

From the Vice President

Greetings friends, fellow grapplers, wrestlers, and martial artists,

Things are continuing to develop with sombo on both the national and international level. I believe that these

developments will make 2006 a great year for the sport. FILA has announced 2006 international schedule,

and USA Wrestling is working on a national schedule. USAW has been was accepting bids last month for

the national beach and sombo wrestling championships. At present, USA Wrestling is finalizing the

selection. USAW is also finalizing plans to host a qualifier for the Pan American Championships. The

qualifier is tentatively scheduled for May 6th in Quantico, VA. Details should be available soon, and will be

posted on our web site http://sombo.us, and on the USA Wrestling web site http://www.themat.com. For

updates, you can also check our page at Myspace.com, http://www.myspace.com/ussombo.

There are a lot of transitions going on this year. We ask everyone to be patient as we are likely to have a

few glitches. 2007 promises to be an even better year for the sport, both on an international level and at the

national level.

Also, I encourage everyone to check out the Battle of Brooklyn web site, www.battleofbrooklyn.com. The

May 6th card will feature Muay Thai vs. San Da and BJJ vs. Sambo. More information is listed below in the

news section. If you have story ideas, or suggestions relating to future issues of this newsletter, please drop

me a line at teamusa@sombo.us.

Yours in Sombo,

Lance Campbell

Vice President, United States Sombo Association


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News & Events

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Battle of Brooklyn: Clash Of The Clans: Sambo Update

I am glad to tell you that Budo Videos will be sponsoring this show and the subsequent dvd! What's really

great is that they will also be running a VIP ticket give-away contest! Please keep checking

www.budovideos.com for more information.

As usual we will have Grappling Magazine, Free Fighting Illustrated, and other press on hand. Of course we

will have a great after party at Superfine well stocked by sponsor Tiger Beer. Thanks to USKBA for

sanctioning this event. So come down to world famous Gleason's Gym for a great time on May 6th!

This show is very important for building bridges in the grappling community and why I chose three respected

and honorable gentlemen as team captains. I know these men have very much respect for each other and

won't make this an "us vs. them" event but, rather, a event in the spirit of brotherhood.

Sambo Team Co-Captains are: Vladislav Koulikov and Oleg Savitsky

BJJ Team Captain is: Justin Garcia

I have worked with all these guys in the past and really believe they are the best choices - not only because

they are local talent and well respected, they are stand-up guys (and ground...LOL)!

Anyone interested in the team (Particularly 55KG and 60KG) Must Fill Out The Fighter Application at

www.battleofbrooklyn.com.

No application, no consideration for the team. Your application will be forwarded to the appropriate captains.

While I do have final say regarding the teams, unless there is a conflict, I am allowing the captains control

over the team selection process.

Each team will consist of a player in each of the following weights under freestyle sambo rules:

- 55kg (-121lbs)

- 60kg (-132lbs)

- 66kg (-145.2lbs)

- 74kg (-162.8lbs)

- 84kg (-184.8lbs)

- 96kg (-211.2lbs)

- +96kg (+211.2lbs)

Kurtka (sombo jackets) For Sale!

One of the problems with competing in sombo is that it can be difficult to locate jackets for competition. If

you are looking for jackets, here are some people to check with:

Lance Campbell: lance@usastorm.com

Steve Koepfer: americansamboassociation@att.net

Joe Neeley: jneely@fuse.net

The USSA Is Now On Myspace!

Thanks to a suggestion from International Submission Wrestling Association President, Jason Townsend,

the USSA is now on Myspace.com! We will be posting our newletter on our blog at

http://www.myspace.com/ussombo. Be sure to check it out!

New FILA International Calendar of Events Is Here!

The FILA International Sombo Calendar is finalized. See the Upcoming Competitions section below!

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Upcoming Competitions in 2006

2006 Sombo Events

International Events

(For more information, go to: www.fila-wrestling.com)

For more information about upcoming events please contact Lance Campbell, USSA Vice President at

teamusa@sambo.us or visit http://sombo.net/events.htm.

- From U.S. Sombo with a littler editing from us (color, highlights, etc...)

Subject to change

(4/05/06)