Because of the numbers of entrants and some late comers Luke Clark competed in two groups winning a bronze medal in group 1 and a silver medal in group 2.

In their groups both Martine and Spencer had some very good competition from all of the other students from both our own club and from the other attending clubs competitors.

Daniel was put in a the age group above his age because of lack of competitors in his age group and fought very well to get his bronze medal.

Chris was against two foreign competitors , both who where older than him, but again he fought well and certainly deserved his bronze medal.

The Competition was hosted by the British Sombo Federation club based in Sittingbourne, who's senior coach Martin Clarke said that he was very impressed by the way all

the Norfolk youngsters competed and fought for every point and was very pleased to have the Norfolk Sombo Association team at this event again this year.

The Competition was also attended by the National Sombo Coach, Mr. Tim Thomas, who said he was very pleased to see the Norfolk competitors taking part in a national competition and the high standard which was shown by all the students, against some very good opposition.

The clubs head coach Graham Mann, would like to congratulate all who took part in this competition, especially the two British Champions, who both have retained their titles from last years competition. They have both shown that if you work hard you can achieve excellent results.

The team would also like to thank Phil Rotchford & Carole for getting the Mini-Bus to and from Sittingbourne, and getting us all home safely.

Sombo wrestling is a style of Jacket wrestling, from Russia, similar in style to Freestyle and Olympic wrestling and several other martial arts, including Judo and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. The sport involves both throwing and ground work techniques and the sport was developed by the Russian army as their version of self defense training , which is where the name Sombo comes from.

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