The Yorkshire Combat Sambo Light Open Championships for Adults and Juniors contested to Combat Sambo Light rules

Medals to be won for Podium places. This is an entry level competition, British Combat Sambo (full combat sambo) gold medalists need not apply.

Please ensure you are registering for the correct event!

Early Registration ends on 24th February 2024
After this date the entry fee will increase by £5
Final Registration ends on 9th March 2024

Spectators pay on the door.
£5 Adults
£2 Under 18s
Under 5’s spectate free!

You must complete the Hybrid Entry Form when purchasing your ticket. Please check your email for entry confirmation.

This competition will be held to Combat Sambo Light rules removing elbows and headbutts completely and removing knees to the head. ALL strikes to the head are removed for JUNIORS. Other than that, FIAS Combat Sambo rules will be followed.
No submission holds will be allowed for those aged under 12.
Normal FIAS rules can be found here https://sambo.sport/en/fias/documents/

Normal Grappling / Wrestling clothing expected:
Shorts (Sambo Shorts preferred)
Grappling Jacket (Sambo Kurtka preferred)
Sambo Boots (Optional)
Mouthguard
Groin Guard
Shinpads
Amateur Style MMA Gloves 7oz (leniency will be allowed for Juniors due to only having strikes to the body and Uniform/Equipment restrictions)
GI Bottoms will not be allowed. Rashguards and Spats will be allowed at the discretion of the officials.

WRESTLING AND BOXING BOOTS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED. SAMBO BOOTS OR BAREFOOT

Junior Weight Categories will be matched on the day based on information provided and weigh in weights.
Juniors are most commonly matched by Age then Weight however under special circustances this may change.

Adult Weight Categories will be as per standard Sambo weights.
Male 58kg, 64kg, 71kg, 79kg, 88kg, -98kg, +98kg
Female 50 kg, 59 kg, 54 kg, 65 kg, 72 kg, -80 kg, +80 kg
Weights may be merged in smaller categories.

Refunds will not be provided. You may change your category up until the final registration date.