About the book: 1957 / 5 years have passed since the publication of the 2nd edition of this book (FiS, 1952). During this period, SAMBO technique, methodology and tactics have made great strides forward. In this publication, the author tried to reflect this progress. The chapter “Insurance and self-insurance” was added. The chapter “Sambo Technique” includes a description of new throws, combinations of throws, defenses against throws, counter throws, painful holds, combinations of prone wrestling techniques, methods of defenses against painful holds and counter painful holds. The sections concerning tactical issues have been revised again. teaching methods and theoretical foundations of sambo. Anatoly Arkadyevich Kharlampiev