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#63 - Vlad Koulikov - The Master of Sambo Fusion: BJJ, Leg Locks & John Wick | Grapplezilla Podcast
How do you perfectly blend the devastating takedowns and leg locks of Russian Sambo with the guard and positional control of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu?
In this episode of the Grapplezilla Podcast, we sit down with absolute grappling royalty: Vlad Koulikov. Born in Moscow and trained at the legendary Sambo 70 academy, Vlad is a Master of Sport in Sambo, a BJJ Black Belt, and a Judo Black Belt.
We dive deep into the creation of his signature "Sambo Fusion" system, what it was like competing in the "Wild West" days of early American submission grappling at Grapplers Quest, and how he translated…
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