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Anticipation high as officials launch ‘Sambo’-a popular martial Arts form
Though a popular sport on the world stage, few Guyanese really know of Sambo which, in fact, is a thriving martial arts form that originated in Russian. Interested persons will be introduced to the intricacies of the sport when officials of the Guyana Sambo and Combat Sambo Federation (GSCSF) convene at the National Gymnasium tomorrow afternoon to officially launch the sport on the local scene. Activities get underway with a training seminar and conclude on Sunday September 29th.
Dr. Andrey Moshanov
The event will be graced by Dr. Andrey Moshanov; Head of Development of the International Sambo Federation (FIAS) and Panamanian Grandmaster Dr. Chu while instructors will be drawn from several countries including Russia, Panama, Suriname and Trinidad & Tobago.
Carwyn Holland became Guyana’s first certified instructor earlier this year and is the President of the GSCSF. He opined that Guyanese have had a tradition of excellence in combat sports but feels that locals are often stymied in their efforts to showcase their potential overseas.
The GSCFA President is particularly enthused with the introduction of Sambo to Guyana and stressed that there is a wealth of opportunities available for the exposure of Guyanese talent through the parent body, the International Sambo Federation (FIAS). Sambo is also included into the official program of the World Martial Arts Games SportAccord, the Pan-American Games and the World Summer Universiade 2013 and is on par with Olympic sports. Officials are also confident that the sport will soon be inaugurated into the Olympics.
FIAS has been the official international governing body for Sambo fighting for approximately thirty years while fostering and integrating Sambo federations worldwide. To date, over eighty countries have embraced Sambo, with FIAS offering support resources, training opportunities and regular competitions worldwide.
Sambo is a Russian originated, martial arts and combat sport which teaches self-defence devoid of weapons. It is ideal for improving hand-to-hand defensive abilities for both experienced combat sportsmen and novices; its ‘Safe Fall’ programme has consequently been embraced by UNICEF. Experienced combat sports men and novices alike can benefit from Sambo training. Mr. Holland an advocate for sports tourism and is eager to introduce Sambo to Guyana. He envisages numerous opportunities on the international stage for local participants. Holland may be contacted on telephone 226-4484.
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