Calgary, Alberta

SAMBO
CLUB CALGARY

Discipline. Strength. Community.

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20+
Years Experience
100+
Active Members
5
National Champions
Sambo training
About Us

More Than a Martial Art

We are Calgary's premier Sambo martial arts club, founded to bring world-class training to Alberta. Whether you're a complete beginner or a seasoned competitor, you belong here. Our coaches have trained national champions and Olympic-level athletes.

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SD
Self-Defence

Practical techniques that work under pressure.

CP
Competition

Coaches who have competed at the highest level.

FT
Fitness

Full-body conditioning for strength and agility.

CM
Community

A welcoming club where every level is respected.

Our Team

World-Class Coaches

Our coaches don't just teach — they compete, they win, and they pass that knowledge on to you.

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Vasfi Aliyev
Head Coach & Founder

International Sambo champion with 20+ years of competitive and coaching experience. Vasfi has represented Canada at world championships and trained dozens of national-level athletes.

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MS
Maria Santos
Assistant Coach — Juniors

National-level competitor specializing in youth development. Maria brings patience and technical precision to every class.

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Training Hours

Class Schedule

Classes for all ages and experience levels. Drop in or commit to a membership.

Monday
Beginner Sambo
18:30 – 20:0016+Beginner
Wednesday
Kids Sambo
10:00 – 11:006–15Beginner
Sport Sambo
18:30 – 20:0016+Intermediate
Friday
Advanced / Combat Sambo
18:30 – 20:3018+Advanced
Saturday
Open Mat
10:00 – 12:0016+All Levels
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What's Coming Up

Upcoming Events

11
Aug
2026
seminar
Beginner Intro Seminar
11:00 AMMain Dojo

Free 2-hour intro session. Covers the basics of throws, ground control, and club culture.

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18
Aug
2026
tournament
Fall Open Tournament 2026
9:00 AMCalgary Olympic Oval

Annual open Sambo tournament. All belts welcome. Register early — spots limited.

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Latest Articles

From the Blog

What is Sambo? A Beginner's Guide
July 28, 2026

What is Sambo? A Beginner's Guide

Sambo is a Soviet-era martial art combining judo, wrestling, and striking. Here's everything you need to know before your first class.

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Why Sambo is the Best Martial Art for Self-Defence
July 14, 2026

Why Sambo is the Best Martial Art for Self-Defence

From real-world applicability to competition success, Sambo covers all the bases that other martial arts miss.

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Get in Touch

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Ready to try your first class? Send us a message and we'll get back to you within 24 hours.

123 Athletic Way NW, Calgary, AB T2N 1B4
+1 (403) 555-0192
info@calgarysambo.ca