Jong Park also offers a secondary Program/Martial Art. Combat Sambo is a Russian Grappling and Tactical Fighting Art. This program is not included as part of our TaeKwon-Do curriculum and has its own Uniform and Belt System.
Sambo utilized and developed by the Russian Military, resembles a mixed system. Including strikes with hands and feet, as well as ground fighting and weaponry use/defense. Combat Sambo is a combination of Russian Grappling, Turkish Wrestling, Japanese Judo and Jujitsu and Military Fighting Strategies. Flowing well with its modern brother, TaeKwon-Do.
Our exposure and eventual development of Combat Sambo began 20 years ago. Owner Grand Master Thiele was doing demonstrations in California with our Demo Team and was introduced to Master Vincent Ornealas. Who was also a TaeKwon-Do Instructor and is credited with bringing Sambo to the United States. After Years of travel, seminars and training. Master Ornealas made Jong Park a East Coast Charter School of his organization. The United States Combat Sambo Federation (USCSF).
With the passing of Master Ornealas, The USCSF disbanded. We still teach a modified version of the original curriculum. Over the years our Sambo Instructor has incorporated sport Jujitsu, Krav Maga, Systema Principles and Weaponry. We now train under our organization founded by Grand Master Thiele & Dustin Prescott, Combat Sambo of Western New York (CSWNY).
"Jong Park Sambo isn't an open, no holds barred MMA style class. We honor the art and our students by teaching a traditional style, predominantly Gi curriculum. Sambo is a modern art, with modern views and tactics. That doesn't mean we run an open gym. We show mutual respect by bowing, responding to each other respectfully and motivate each other to improve. If your only need is to win, this class isn't for you."
- Mr. D. Prescott & Joshua Jimerson, Sambo Instructors
