Tuesday, May 31, 2016
3rd President's Cup
3rd Presidents Cup
Meadow Bank Sports Centre
Edinburgh Scotland
September 24th/25th
2016
At the 3rd
President’s Cup There will be a Scottish Sport Sambo Team, which will be
selected after the Scottish Sambo Federation Inaugural meeting. For the Combat
Sambo Grand Slam event Matthew Clempner BSF National Combat Sambo Coach has
already selected an exceptionally strong British Team.
This is the 3rd
Presidents Cup to be held in Great Britain and will follow the very successful
events in Dartford and Manchester. For those who attended those events will
know that the 3rd President’s Cup will be a very professional event
For Tickets and Accommodation
contact Robin Hyslop robinhyslop@angelfifteen.fsnet.co.uk
Thursday, May 12, 2016
Was Judo started in Cornwall
in 1985 I wrote an article for Martial Arts Magazine is was a
suggestion the Judo originated in Cornwall BEFORE you laugh read the article I
have included as a Jpeg or contact me for PDF. I thought I had lost the article
but it was sent to by a Cornish Wrestler. Since that article I have moved into
Sambo, modern day Competitive Judo is not for me as it has had so many
techniques removed that it is no longer the sport I done in my Judo hey days
thank heavens they have not messed around with Kata the thing that make Judo
unique.
Sambo has now been divided into Sport Sambo and Combat Sambo. Since being involved with Russian practitioners of Sambo I have come across many other Jacket Wresting styles which were hidden when we had the USSR here are just a few Kurash Uzbek Gulesh Azerbaijan , Bokh Mongolian, Lucha Canaria, Chidaoba Geogia plus many more. Kano visited Russia and had Russian students like Vasily Oshchepkov the founder of Sambo. so it was quite probable he would be aware of the different style of Jacket
Sambo has now been divided into Sport Sambo and Combat Sambo. Since being involved with Russian practitioners of Sambo I have come across many other Jacket Wresting styles which were hidden when we had the USSR here are just a few Kurash Uzbek Gulesh Azerbaijan , Bokh Mongolian, Lucha Canaria, Chidaoba Geogia plus many more. Kano visited Russia and had Russian students like Vasily Oshchepkov the founder of Sambo. so it was quite probable he would be aware of the different style of Jacket
For thirty years I have
studied the Martial Arts/Sport of Judo, to me
the cream of all Martial Arts and Combat Sports, and in
that time I
have been quite successful
reaching 5th Dan Standard, International
Competitor, coached home and
abroad as a professional coach since 1971
With some degree of success,
and like most good Judo players I have
tried other forms of
grappling disciplines, i.e. Olympic wrestling, Sombo
Wrestling, at well at other
Martial Arts such at Karate, Jiu-Jitsu,
and Atemi Jutsu, reaching 3nd
Dan Jiu-Jitsu, 2nd Dan Atemi Jutsu, world
Silver Medallist in Jiu-Jitsu
and I am at the present, the British Team
Managed and Coach or the
British Sombo wrestling Team. The more I became involved in other Combat
Sports/Arts, the more I began
to question the origin of
Judo, and what I would like to do it to pose
a few questions to you, the
reader. I neither agree on disagree with
the following points.
According to history, Jigoro
Kano formulated his own style of Jiu-Jitsu and called it Kodokan Judo after studying
different styles of Jiu-Jitsu for just 4 years and all at the age of 22 years.
The idea of this new concept Judo was take all the dangerous parts away from
Jiu-Jitsu to make a safe and practical (also practicable) Martial Art. After
practising and watching lots of different Martial Arts from all oven Europe and
North America, and meeting high grades from all over the world, Judo always seemed
to stick out like a sore thumb, a definite aristocrat among Martial Arts, the
more different styles of Jiu-Jitsu I saw the
more remote Judo seemed remote
judo seemed from them, with the
exception of Goshin Jutsu and Atemi Jutsu, but then both these styles of Jiu-Jitsu
were invented by Judo men. Then in the early seventies I came across Sombo(Sambo)
wrestling, this is a Russian form of wrestling using a jacket, the Rules were
different but the concept was the same , so Judo was not a unique form
of grappling, further
information led me to find out that Sombo Wrestling
was founded in 1938, but
Sombo, a very fine sport, still did not have
the upright posture normally associated
with Judo, and had more in
common with Freestyle wrestling.
So maybe Kano did invent a new Systemof6 combat? But my doubts have been
awakened again, indecently on I.T.V.
they showed a one hour programme
on Cornish wrestling, and I could not
believe my eyes. Here was practically
a replica of what Judo was twenty
years ago, the clothing was
very similar to some old photographs I had
seen of Judo players at the turn
of the century, could this be just
another copy 0of Judo, on was
it an original concept? To find out,
I phoned the Cornish
Wrestling Association, and found out some
interesting facts.
1. They can prove Cornish
Wrestling dates back to the 14th-15th century.
2. A banner depicting Cornish
Wrestling was flown at Agincourt.
3. Cornish Miners, who at the
turn of the century emigrated to
Kenya and Australia, took
with them Cornish Wrestling
After Commander Perry opened
Japan to Western World many nations
traded with Japan, including Britain,
with many ships sailing from Plymouth, and could not some Cornish Seaman
arriving in Japan start practising there Cornish Wrestling and could not a
young Jigaro after seeing this and finding Jiu-Jitsu inadequate for his needs,
have based his new Judo on Cornish Wrestling? Before the Judo puritans attack me and shout heresy
and Blasphemy, I am not suggesting that Jigaro Kano was a fraud quite the contrary,
the genius of the man that he could take a basic wrestling style , then apply Japanese
training methods (Kata) and ideology, changing it from a regional wrestling
suitable for young fit men and change it
into a Martial Ant/Sport, Suitable for men, women and
children off all ages, sizes
and temperament. But wouldn't it be something
to be able to claim that a
local British sport was the fore runner
of the
most practiced and finest Martial Art/Combat Sport
the world hat even
seen, but then again, I am
only surmising .
MARTIN CLARKE, 5th Dan JUDO.
For thirty years I have
studied the Martial Arts/Sport of Judo, to me
the cream of all Martial Arts and Combat Sports, and in
that time I
have been quite successful
reaching 5th Dan Standard, International
Competitor, coached home and
abroad as a professional coach since 1971
With some degree of success,
and like most good Judo players I have
tried other forms of
grappling disciplines, i.e. Olympic wrestling, Sombo
Wrestling, at well at other
Martial Arts such at Karate, Jiu-Jitsu,
and Atemi Jutsu, reaching 3nd
Dan Jiu-Jitsu, 2nd Dan Atemi Jutsu, world
Silver Medallist in Jiu-Jitsu
and I am at the present, the British Team
Managed and Coach or the
British Sombo wrestling Team. The more I became involved in other Combat
Sports/Arts, the more I began
to question the origin of
Judo, and what I would like to do it to pose
a few questions to you, the
reader. I neither agree on disagree with
the following points.
According to history, Jigoro
Kano formulated his own style of Jiu-Jitsu and called it Kodokan Judo after studying
different styles of Jiu-Jitsu for just 4 years and all at the age of 22 years.
The idea of this new concept Judo was take all the dangerous parts away from
Jiu-Jitsu to make a safe and practical (also practicable) Martial Art. After
practising and watching lots of different Martial Arts from all oven Europe and
North America, and meeting high grades from all over the world, Judo always seemed
to stick out like a sore thumb, a definite aristocrat among Martial Arts, the
more different styles of Jiu-Jitsu I saw the
more remote Judo seemed remote
judo seemed from them, with the
exception of Goshin Jutsu and Atemi Jutsu, but then both these styles of Jiu-Jitsu
were invented by Judo men. Then in the early seventies I came across Sombo(Sambo)
wrestling, this is a Russian form of wrestling using a jacket, the Rules were
different but the concept was the same , so Judo was not a unique form
of grappling, further
information led me to find out that Sombo Wrestling
was founded in 1938, but
Sombo, a very fine sport, still did not have
the upright posture normally associated
with Judo, and had more in
common with Freestyle wrestling.
So maybe Kano did invent a new Systemof6 combat? But my doubts have been
awakened again, indecently on I.T.V.
they showed a one hour programme
on Cornish wrestling, and I could not
believe my eyes. Here was practically
a replica of what Judo was twenty
years ago, the clothing was
very similar to some old photographs I had
seen of Judo players at the turn
of the century, could this be just
another copy 0of Judo, on was
it an original concept? To find out,
I phoned the Cornish
Wrestling Association, and found out some
interesting facts.
1. They can prove Cornish
Wrestling dates back to the 14th-15th century.
2. A banner depicting Cornish
Wrestling was flown at Agincourt.
3. Cornish Miners, who at the
turn of the century emigrated to
Kenya and Australia, took
with them Cornish Wrestling
After Commander Perry opened
Japan to Western World many nations
traded with Japan, including Britain,
with many ships sailing from Plymouth, and could not some Cornish Seaman
arriving in Japan start practising there Cornish Wrestling and could not a
young Jigaro after seeing this and finding Jiu-Jitsu inadequate for his needs,
have based his new Judo on Cornish Wrestling? Before the Judo puritans attack me and shout heresy
and Blasphemy, I am not suggesting that Jigaro Kano was a fraud quite the contrary,
the genius of the man that he could take a basic wrestling style , then apply Japanese
training methods (Kata) and ideology, changing it from a regional wrestling
suitable for young fit men and change it
into a Martial Ant/Sport, Suitable for men, women and
children off all ages, sizes
and temperament. But wouldn't it be something
to be able to claim that a
local British sport was the fore runner
of the
most practiced and finest Martial Art/Combat Sport
the world hat even
seen, but then again, I am
only surmising .
MARTIN CLARKE, 5th Dan JUDO.
Tuesday, May 10, 2016
Kata Course
Nage No Kata Course
Sunday May 8th
2016
Sittingbourne
Report from Greg Garside 5th
Dan & Martin Clarke 8th Dan
It was a very tough and demanding course, a 10
o`clock start and finishing
just after 4 o` clock.
The course was very well attended, there were
ten people grading,
two BJA Dan grades just to learn(hopefully
they did).
Connie Lawrie 3rd Kyu had
never done the kata before and performed 2 sets
with Darren Wisdom, a creditable pass.
Paul Garvie, Francesca Aspey and Jack Sprotson
had to demonstrate 3 sets all three passed.
Blake Southfield, Fergus Jones, Yuri, Brandon
Springett, Richard Seaman
and Adam Dodds, demonstrated all 5 sets
and all passed.
I would like to thank all those who took part hopefully
everyone came away
with some understanding of Kata. I also wish
you all the best of luck at
Summer camp.
Greg
Garside
Two of the Countries leading
Kata experts Trevor Davies 6th Dan and Greg Garside 5th
Dan organised a Nage No Kata Course at the Swale Martial Arts Club
Sittingbourne. Judo in the UK has been in the doldrums for some years and what
advancement there has been has been on Olympic Judo, which is a sport, not a
Martial Art. Many have commented that Judo is just another Jacket Wrestling
Sport like Sambo, Kurash, BJJ, and Belt Wrestling etc. this is far from the
truth. The Founder of Judo Jigaro Kano envisaged Judo being a way to produce
better human being and Kata was the main way to this aim
So what is Kata? Some think
its is just a sequence of movements performed in a regulated fashion i.e. like
you would do in Wrestling Drills NO it is much more then that Yes it is a
sequence of moves, for instance Nage No Kata it is about 15 throwing techniques
done left and right but it is also about performing each techniques to its
highest level it is about perfection something we should all try to reach, it
is about working with a partner in harmony, it is about controlling your
emotions. Most importantly it being able to realise the struggle to reach all
of these which is a never-ending task all these attributes make you a better
Human Being
As you through the Grades in
Judo you will learn the more abstract forms of Judo Kata like Itsutsu No
Kata Forms of Five (http://judoinfo.com/kataitsu.htm)
and Ju No Kata Forms of Gentleness. These once again not only test your
physical attributes but also your mental and emotional responses.
Many of those on the course
were young people and yes they were there because it is part of the IBF grading
but also they will start to learn that judo is more then just throwing people
around the Mat. Many who dislike Kata say it has nothing to with competition
and does not improve their fighting ability maybe be not but as I mentioned
before it will make them realise to get to become a champion you need
perfection and Kata will give you that and if you want to be a true Judoka you
need both sides of the coin. Olympic Judo is a great Sport and most probably
does not need Kata, when the Russian Sambo Players first entered Judo
Competitions they swept the board and they did not do Kata. Yet Olympic Judo is
a Sport NOT a Martial Art. You must remember in Kano’s Judo what came fist
Shiai or Kata?
I am lucky I like all aspects
of Judo but that not stop me enjoying other Grappling Sports like Sambo in fact
by doing those other sports it opens my mind and enhances my Judo.
Next Kata Course will be Ju
No Kata
Martin Clarke 8th
Dan
Sunday, May 08, 2016
British 2016 Combat Sambo Championship
The British
Open Combat Sambo Championships
Report from Adam Lindop
With the
weigh ins for the open starting at 9am we arrived at 8.30 to ensure everything
was set up ready and all the paperwork in order. several of the fighters
arrived as we waited for the staff of the leisure centre to open up several
having arrived the night before and stayed in a hotel. After we were allowed
access to the building and had ensured that everything was in order we started
weighing fighters in, everything was running smoothly as the fighters arrived
they presented their license books for inspection and then got on the scales. As
the Irish contingent were not landing until 10am (the time the weigh ins were
due to end) I took the decision to extend the weigh in time until 10.30am, they
arrived just in time.
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| Adam Lindop Darren Richardson Referee Vadim Kolganov successful Scottish Coach |
With all
the officials now arrived the draw was completed and it was decided to keep all
the fighters from the same gyms separated in the first round. After the draw
the rules meeting commenced in the warm up area with Vadim Kolganov (Scotland's leading Sambo Coach)taking the
lead and Darrin Richardson assisting, the rules were covered in full as several
fighters had not fought Combat Sambo before.
With the rules meeting done the opening ceremony commenced with Mark Baker piping the fighters onto the mat and playing a few short tunes before I led the fighters back to the warm up area to get ready.
With the rules meeting done the opening ceremony commenced with Mark Baker piping the fighters onto the mat and playing a few short tunes before I led the fighters back to the warm up area to get ready.
Once the
fights started things in the main ran smoothly, a few fighters seemed confused
with the fight order but after a brief explanation of the bye system they were
satisfied. There were two pull outs on the day in the highest and lowest weight
categories due to injury, but the remaining fighters in both categories elected
to fight in the closest weight classes, They came to fight and they were not
leaving without a scrap!
On the mat
there were some wars but the fighters always showed total respect to each other
and to the officials which is always good to see and I expected nothing less!
I was
approached by one coach who stated that his fighters would not fight each other
after explaining that they had been kept apart in the first round (as had
everyone from the same gyms) I told him it was simply luck of the draw and that
they would have to fight each other at some point. Eventually they fought but
seemed unwilling to fight properly and so were both disqualified for passivity,
a shame as both are good fighters with a lot of heart.
There was
some excellent technical displays with Matt Clempner Jnr executing a perfect
foot sweep on one opponent and a well-timed right hand to the face dropping his
opponent straight down on another showing once again why he was chosen to
attend the worlds!
The fights
drew to an end and though tired and bruised fighters the fighters seemed happy
and began to get ready for the medal ceremony. As the medal winners were called
out one by one I thought about the qualities that make a Sambo fighter and I
must say that the majority of them on that day displayed the humility, respect,
honour and courage that is vital for all combat sports.
As the
fighters and spectators began to depart the long work of clearing away the mats
and the rest of the equipment began and most of the officials elected to stay
and help with only a couple needing to shoot off straight away. The work done
we retired to the local drinking hole (The Vikings Landing) to relax for a
short while before the remaining officials and helpers had to depart.
A special
shout out goes to all the students and parents at Team Mushin that helped in so
many ways, Ian from MJ's travel who helped transport the mats we borrowed in
one of his vehicles, Alan who helped with constructing the crowd barriers and
also helped with the mats, To Shinsei Martials Arts who lent us some of their
mats and also to the local TA unit 4Lancs who also lend us mats, there really
was too many people to mention.
The biggest
thank you goes to Susan King who dealt with the entries and insurance etc for
the event and without her assistance it would not have been such a great
success.
All in all
the day was a success and many of the spectators were intrigued to learn more
of the Martial Art and Sport that we love so much. A great day for all, most
importantly a great day for Sambo?
"He
who does not fall cannot rise!"
Adam Lindop
President
United Kingdom Sambo Association
Well done UKSA Adam and Sue plus all the officials for hosting the best Combat Sambo event in GB
Final point would like to say well done to Tom Richardson who Medalled in Both the British Combat Sambo and British Sport Sambo Championships
Martin Clarke
FIAS GrandMaster
President British Sombo Federation
Well done UKSA Adam and Sue plus all the officials for hosting the best Combat Sambo event in GB
Final point would like to say well done to Tom Richardson who Medalled in Both the British Combat Sambo and British Sport Sambo Championships
Martin Clarke
FIAS GrandMaster
President British Sombo Federation
