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Just a simple question. What did combat sambo fighters use before mma gloves came around? And how long has the SPORT of Combat Sambo been around for?
cloth wrapped, soaked in hot glue then the knuckles are submerged in glass. I thought everyone knew this?
they wore communism
Interesting question.
Did MMA create 'MMA gloves'? Was it shooto or Pride when they first appeared. This requires more research.
Edit: Interesting link even if it doesn't answer the question Russian Sambo Combat
A worthy 1000th post I think.
they wore communism
I think Combat Sambo is a relatively recent invention. According to wikipedia, the first FIAS World Combat Sambo Championships were held in 2001. However, I believe there were combat Sambo events in Russia as far back as the 80s at least. IIRC, Kempo had a type of mma-like glove, Bruce Lee actually used them in one of this movies in the early 70s.
they wore communism
Combat Sambo was not invented as a sport and the first championships were held in the military and police forces (the only ones allowed to practice it).
There were no protectors at all.
When it became available to the general public, things had to be put in standards though...