9/13 Sambo round up.

This time changed gears for a combat sambo class. We began with the technique below, but we focused on using it after slipping the jab. 

Being the World, 2-time European and Russian National champion, Ivan Davidenko has achieved everything in the sport of Combat Sambo. In this video he shows the leg pick takedown variation that is good for Combat Sambo, MMA and No Gi BJJ.

Next we talked about the 'casting punch.' This technique is a large Fedor style overhand which will either land or offer up a grip on the kurtka. 
 

The Fight Nerd heads to NY Combat Sambo to breakdown and demonstrate how to throw a sambo style "casting punch", which is most notably used by Fedor Emelianeko. Ever noticed how his punches might look "sloppy" or "loopy"? Here is why it looks that way to the untrained eye and how you can add this technique to your arsenal!