I have studied in and practice a style combining Sombo, Ju Jitsu, Jeet Kune Do, Tae Kwon Do, Boxing, Kickboxing and Hapkido. My partners and I incorporate trapping, self defense drills, partner drills, pad work, free sparring and mixed fighting. We believe in diverse training for diverse applications. An equal allocation of time is spent on striking and grappling, with an attempt to blend the two. Flowing effortlessly from range, technique, style, and strategy is our ultimate goal.

My sparring partner Pete and I with our best friend.

Currently I am studying Sombo under Coach Vadim Slavin (Master of Sports Sombo, 3rd dan Judo, black belt Krav Maga). Visit the Simon Fraser University Mixed Martial Arts Training Club for pictures of a Sombo seminar taught by Vadim.

Below is a series of techniques that I enjoy practicing.

Ankle Lock
Punch Defense
Reversal
Side Ankle Lock
Sombodance
Striking
Super Sombo
Tie Up
Tricky Knee Bar
Oleg Taktarov Seminar