Presidents Cup at Bluewater

Presidents Cup at GLOW Bluewater Dartford

Yes the venue of the Presidents Cup has been changed to the GLOW at the Bluewater Shopping Emporium. The logistics of getting people to the Centre of London of London was becoming a Major Obstacle. When FIAS Representative Andrew Moshanov suggested the GLOW I was somewhat sceptical, I did not realise they had a major concert hall, which had been the venue for many a pop concert and major championship boxing.

So on Thursday I went along with Andrew Moshanov FIAS, Russell Dodds BSF Vice President and my wife Valerie BSF Ladies Rep to view the venue. What a terrific place to have this event the Hall was brilliant and with the shopping centre and all the bars, restaurants and cafes not only does it make it the ultimate venue but ideal day out for the family.

The date of the Presidents Cup will be Saturday September 27^th 2014. This Competition will be a team event of 8 different Regions Great Britain, Russia, Bulgaria, Kazakhstan, Belorussia, Commonwealth Asia/Pacific, Commonwealth Americas/Caribbean and Commonwealth Africa.

All the Teams and Officials accommodation and travel will be paid for by the Sponsor, Each Country will be allocated Spectator tickets.

If you are a British National and a member of a BSF affiliated association and want to represent GB in this event you need to take part in the British Open Closing date March 20^th 2014

CASC

 I have been asked many times about the Community Amatuer Sports Clubs, those who are members of the CASC will know by law you are entitled to 80% Rate Relief rumours have been floating about that this is to cease, this is not the case. The Inland Revenue have been looking into abuse of the system so I have asked my MP Gordon Henderson to look into the matter, below are letters he has received

Past Judo Rules

With many Judoka dissatisfied with the new IJF Judo Rule, I thought it would be a good idea to take a step back to 1989. At that time a lot of Coaches were complaining that there was very little throwing in Judo because most contests forced there opponents on the ground and just done NeWaza basically a form of BJJ. So to encourage people to come and watch Judo and to encourage throwing techniques, I introduced Points Scoring Judo see the  details from 1989(Sorry about the quality it is old) This worked quite well but the traditionalist complained bitterly wanting to keep to the antiquated way of Judo Shiai. With Sombo/Sambo on the increase I concentrated on that style of Jacket Wrestling which was a lot more dynamic. My point is someone from the IJF should step out of the Judo Box and create a completely new set of rules even if it is just an experiment

Further down is the British Officials for the 1989 IBF Multi Nations held at the Swallows see if you can remember the names?

Children in Martial Arts and Geof Gleeson

Just recently there has been a lot of debate on children participating in Martial Arts, below is a reply from a letter I sent to Geof Gleeson about 30 years ago. Is he still right? I think he is

British Sambo/Combat Sambo Open 2014

BRITISH SOMBO FEDERATION

BRITISH INTERNATIONAL OPEN

SOMBO/SAMBO

COMBAT SAMBO

BSF MMA  Open

Venue: Biddenham International School, Biddenham Turn, Bedford, MK40 4AZ

Date: Saturday April 5th 2014

Weigh In Times 8 to 11 years and 12 years to 15 years 10am 

Combat Sambo & Ladies Sambo   10.30am

Sambo Men 11 .30am 

First match 10.30am

Members Entry Fee £15

  

Foreign Entry Fee £20

Closing Date March 20^th 2014 NO LATE ENTRIES NO ENTRIES ON THE DAY

This competition is Open to Members of a BSF affiliated Associations and FIAS Countries who must show proof of membership, IBF/BCSA/SUGB members we have a database. Foreign Players must provide proof of Insurance Cover.  

Those participating in Combat Sambo must produce Insurance documentation and a Doctors Certificated to certify fitness to compete

All competitors must wear correct equipment, which will be available for Sale and Hire dispensation for U12 wearing Sombo Boots

Correct Equipment:

SOMBO/SAMBO

Blue and Red Sambo/Sombo Jackets. Reversible will be allowed. Red and Blue plain shorts or Red/Blue Shorts as worn in Worlds or Ones with BSF Logo please note plain. Sombo Shoes

COMBAT SAMBO  

Blue and Red Sambo/Sombo Jackets. Reversible will be allowed. Red and Blue plain shorts or Red/Blue Shorts as worn in Worlds or Ones with BSF Logo please note plain Red and Blue plain shorts,

Sombo Shoes Shin & Instep, Head Guard, Suitable Sombo/Sambo Gloves, Groin Guard, Gum Shield These must be colour Coded or neutral colour i.e Black or White not a mixture

BSF MMA GRAPPLING:

Shorts/T Shirt

SOMBO/SAMBO Weights and Ages

Boys and Girls 8 years to 11 years (No Armlocks and Leglocks)

Boys and Girls 12 years to 15 years

Young People Male/Female 16, 17, 18

Masters Male/Female

Senior Men -57k, -62k, -68k, -74k, -82k, -90k, -100k, +100k

Senior Ladies -48k, -52k, -56k, -60k, -64k, -68k, -72k, -80k, +80k

COMBAT SAMBO:

Senior Men -57k, -62k, -68k, -74k, -82k, -90k, -100k, +100k

BSF MMA GRAPPLING

Young People Male/Female 16, 17, 18

Male/Female

Masters Male/Female

The above will matched

Two Mats will be in use 

Those wishing to have accommodation and Visa should contact Russell Dodds Bedford.grappling.academy@gmail.com

FIAS rules will apply for Sambo/Sombo and Combat Sambo

BSF MMA Grappling rules are the same as Combat Sambo but with no strikes

ENTRY FORM

ALL APPLICANTS MUST FILL IN AN INDIVIDUAL FORM

Name

Address

Address

Mobile Telephone Number

D.O.B

Email (Please type or print)

Category

Weight

BSF Membership details (photo copy)

Those participating in Combat Sambo must produce Insurance documentation and a Doctors Certificated to certify fitness to compete

All competitors must wear correct equipment

Entries with fee and relevant paperwork to British Sombo Federation C/O Martin Clarke 118 East Street Sittingbourne Kent ME 10 4RX

IBFBCSA@gmail.com/Clarkessportsstudio@hotmail.com

Cheque’s payable BSF or by Internet Banking contact above Sort Code and Bank Account

Youtube Martin Clarke

 When you you reach 64 you have to remind yourself that actually done Sport

Watch Sambo For terrific Jacket Grappling and Strike and Grapple

Forget Judo take Up Sambo. New IJF Rules are killing the Art I love

Below is a link to the new IJF Judo Rules

I have to admit this is one of the few occasions that I am thankful I no longer compete as the rules by the IJF are slowly killing the Competitive side of Judo. Some years ago the IJF said they wanted to return to an upright stance and stop the mauling about associated with Sambo. This I felt was an insult to all Sambo Players if any of you have seen World Class Sambo you will know that the sport is a dynamic throwing sport. The inadequacies of Judo was the interpretation of the rules, let me give an example.

In the 1970's saw the start of fighting for grips which eventually became an integral part of Judo but it eventually led to the ridiculous sight of Judoka have what only be called a boxing match. In pre 1970's a referee would shout "Take Hold" if the ignore this command the referee would stop the match make them take hold and restart the match. With regard to techniques like Drop Knee Seoi and that horrible Drop Knee Kata Guruma if the technique was not successful they would penalise. If Referees were stronger using the rules of the 1970's there would be no need to change anything.

Judo has always been a complicated sport for the Spectator: Foreign Language, Hand signals that only a Judoka could understand, scoring where one type of throw would outweigh a multiple of throws. For those who have taught for any length of time will know how hard is to teach beginner what the rules are. Now you have so many rules you will soon need a degree to understand them.

Now see the difference with Sambo another jacket Wrestling Sport:
Match starts and finishes on a Whistle 1pt, 2pt, 4pt and Total Victory are given for throws, ground holds and submissions. All scores are given signals relevant to score Referees Red Arm score to Red if it is a 2 pt score it is indicated Thumb and Finger. There are no verbal scores. So a spectator who has never seen Sambo before can have understanding with in 20 minutes of watching the Sport

So you can see why Judoka are turning to Sambo
http://www.budovideos.com/blog/new-ijf-judo-rules-for-2014.html

Introduction To Sambo

INTRODUCTION TO SAMBO

Sunday March 16^th 2014

BSF Centre of Excellence

Swale Martial Arts Club

S127 East Street

Sittingbourne

Kent

ME10 4BL

 

10am till 2pm

Cost £30

This course is suitable for people who already doing Jacket Wrestling Styles i.e. Judo. Kurash, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Shuai Jiao (Chinese Wrestling) etc.

It is designed to show you some of the unique techniques of Sambo but most importantly the similarities of the various grappling disciplines, it will also included the rules of the sport and how to referee an event.

It will be of particular interest to Judoka who have felt disenfranchised from their discipline because of draconian rule changes recently applied by the IJF.

British Sombo Federation does not ask you to finish with your discipline but to add Sambo to arsenal of techniques which can enhance your enjoyment of Jacket Grappling

Course Instructors will be John BSF Director of Sambo, 5^th Dan Judo, International medals winner in judo, Kurash and Sambo. Colin Carrott 4^th Dan Judo  International medals winner in judo, Kurash and Sambo

If you are interested in this course send your cheques to John Clarke SMAC 127 East Street Sittingbourne Kent ME10 4BL you can phone him on 07825224940 or email him at John_Clarke73@hotmail.co.uk

Cheques made payable Swale Martial Arts Club  (SMAC) Closing date is March 10^th 2014  All payments must be made before closing date Minimum entry 10 maximum entry 30