About us

Robert Sulski

Qualified instructor in Submission Wrestling
Qualified instructor in Freestyle Olympic Wrestling by British Wrestling Association
BJJ Instructor learning from Marcelo Yogui– Gracie Barra –Ipanama, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Achievements

2003, 2005(ADCC) European Submission Wrestling Champion
2003 Sao Paulo- Brazil- ADCC World
2005 California –US –ADCC World
British Olympic Freestyle Wrestling Champion
Russian Sambo Champion
Brazilian Ju- Jitsu Champion

First Polish to qualify as one of the 16 best grapplers in the world in his weight category to represent Poland in the most prestigious Submission Wrestling Tournament in the World, Abu Dhabi. Reputed Wrestling, Submission Wrestling instructor, Robert Sulski, marshaled his Submission Wrestling Academy, to its new home in reputable Peacock October 2007. Robert gained his expertise during trips abroad to train with experts in the field, including Marcelo Yogui – Gracie Barra –Ipanama, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, gyms in Japan, Scandinavia, Asia, South America and North America, Africa.

About Submission Wrestling

What is Submission Wrestling

Submission Wrestling ,commonly reffered as Submission Grappling or Brazilian Jujitsu without Kimono/GI ,brings together techniques from Olympic Wrestling, Judo and Brazilian Jujitsu. It focuses on Clinch Ground fighting with the aim of obtaining a submission holds (chokes,arm-bars,arm locks or leg locks. A contest is won by forcing the opponent surrender by application of one of the moves and also can be won by scoring "points" by throws and other techniques.

techniques from Martial Arts

Submission Wrestling incorporates techniques from martial arts such as Brazilian Jujitsu, Free Style , Greco Roman Olympic Wrestling, Judo, Sambo just to name few.

The goal of submission

The goal of submission wrestling is to cause the opponent give up or "tap out". The tap out signal where the opponent taps out his hand or foot on the mat or on you is the signal that concedes the match.

Why Train Submission Wrestling

You might be wondering what is the purpose of training such a style. We do it to improve ourselves as persons through physical conditioning, mental development and emotional control and secondary for self defence. It is fun too. Further the fundamental techniques are very simmilar if not the same to some of the techniques for self defence. Anyone who wants to fight in the events like UFC or NHB has to learn Submission Wrestling. Part of the success of the best cage fighters is due to high levels of submission skills.

Grapller Submission programme was built on ideas of "effeciency" and "keep what works and remove what does not".Efficiency in your technicue simply means that you achive your goal with the least amount of effort ,energy and strenght.Thus It is more likely that an efficient move will succeed against larger and stronger opponent.

Techniques

Arm Bars - Technicue when the arm is forced to a position of hyperextension. If the opponent does not submit, the demage will be done to his elbow joint, which could result in cartilage ,ligements ,tendons demage or broken bone.

Shoulder manipulations - These techniques force the shoulder toa position where the shoulder joint is affected. Having your arm twisted behind your back is an example of such a technique.

Ankle Locks come in two basic varieties those that cause thepain from the pain of Achilles Tendon and those that hyper-extend the ankle joint such that damage in the ankle joint occurs.

Heel hooks - are the techniques where a twisting force is appliedto the heel with the top portion of the foot immobilised usuallyin the armpit. This puts stress primiraly on the ankle ligements. These techniques are VERY DANGEROUS as injury occurs veryquickly after first sensation of pain.

Knee bars - are identical to arm bars except knee joint is forcedto hyperextension

Chokes - are applied to the neck and cut off the blood flow to thebrain and or breathing. If your opponent fails to tap the choke willresult in unconsciousness.

Submission - When the opponent signal his desire to no longer continue either verbally or by tapping 3 times on the mat his own body or your body.

Points - are awarded by the Referee during the match

Referee Stoppage - When the safety of the competitor is in question the Referee can stop the match and award a victory

Disqualification - If the competitor intentionally breaks the rules after one warning the Referee has right to stop the fight anddisqualify the offender.

Scoring

Take Downs
3 pts - any throw or take down where the opponents two feet are caused to leave the ground and ends up being pinned in a control position.

2pts - for any clean controlled takedown where the opponent ends upbeing pinned in a control position.

1pt - will be awarded to a competitor who initiates a take down when both fighters end up in a guard (does not include jumping to guard)

Control Positions

Mount 4pts – will be awarded when a competitor is on top of his opponent straddling him with both knees and feet on the mat and controls this positionfor a minimum of 3 seconds.

Taking the Back: 4pts – will be awarded when a competitor has control of his opponent from behind with both legs hooked in around his opponents waist and holds for a minimum of 3 seconds.

Hold Down 2pts – will be awarded when a competitor moves froma neutral position to pinning his opponent with a recognised hold down i.e. side mount scarf hold top control (Kessa gatame Kamishiho gatame etc) and holds for at least 3 seconds.

Escape: 1pt – will be awarded to a competitor who moves from being pinned with a legitimate hold down to a neutral position (ie rolls his opponent off the mount to end up in his guard or moves from beingpinned from the side to end up on his knees)

Reversal: 3pts- will be awarded to a competitor who moves from beingpinned to a position where he is pinning his opponent and holds thisposition for 3 seconds.

Neutral Positions

Standing: - Both competitors on their feet disengaged.
Pummel Position: - Both competitors on their feet in a clinch.

Kneeling: - Fighters on their knees either facing each other orone fighter turtled with the other riding with no hooks in.

Guard: - One fighter on his back with his legs wrapped around or between his opponent who is facing him.

Time Limits
Qualifying Rounds: - 5 minutes

Finals: – 7 minutes

Over Time: - Sudden Death. In the event of a draw at the end ofthe time limit both competitors will start in the pummel positionand the first to score will be awarded the victory.

Legal Techniques

Chokes: - All chokes from the side front and back. With theexception of digital pressure on or squeezing the wind pipe.

Joint Locks: - Any type of lock on the wrist arm shoulder foot ankle or knee.

Illegal Techniques

Eye gauging
Striking.
Biting.
Attacks on the eyes.
Fish hooks.
Attacks on the groin.
No oil or lubricant can be applied to a wrestler
Any throw that may endanger the neck or spine
Neck or spine locks or cranks
Hands elbows or knees on the face
Pulling hair.
Finger or toe holds/locks.
Digital pressure scratching or pinching.
Moving out of bounds intentionally
Stalling

Equipment

Competitors can wear any form of uniform in a Submission Wrestling match minimum requirements are shorts. Groin protection and mouthguard are optional. No wrestling shoes might be allowed. depending on the competition.

Is It For Me?

The class incorporates a blend of all level Submission Wrestlers. We do not only cater for competitors. Besides the high level of technical knowledge provided Top Wrestling Academy is also ideal for those who want to get fitter or simply want to lose weight.

Classes

Classes mainly consist of a warm-up and cardio work technique drills and sparring.Lessons will mainly incorporate techniques from Brazilian Jujitsu

Olympic Freestyle and Greco-Roman Wrestling.

Submssion Wrestling is highly rewarding and enjoyable in its own right stressing technique strength and fitness.

Many of most talented Submission Wrestlers initially started with no knowledge of Wrestling Judo or any other Grappling Sport so don't worry about not knowing enough - the classes are there for you to learn. We stress fitness and conditioning but we do not demand that you already posses these " and we are happy for you to achieve that as a part of training with us. Forget ""getting fit"" so you can train for a class" you can do both at the same time! ALL classes will teach a combination of technique and conditioning.We train hard. What you are training hard for is up to you.

Sparring is a very important part of training for a grappler if he or she wants to know whether what they are learning works.Sparring is always supervised and conducted in good spirit. If for any reason you cannot or do not wish to spar please inform the Coach.

Team

Robert Sulski
David Plaskocinski
Linas Zdanavicius
Andy The Highlander

Timetable & Prices

Monday-19:00/Olympic Mat
Wednesday-19:00/Dojo Mat
Friday-19:00/Olympic Mat

Peacock Gym Payments

Membership-15£ a year+3£ each session
Non Membership-5£ single entry

Submission Wrestling Academy Payments

One month membership-40£
Single session-5£
One to one session-30£
Personal Training-20£

Sport Massage Prices

1 hour to 1.1/2 hour-30£
1/2 hour to 40 minutes-20£

Personal Training

Rob and David are qulified Personal Trainers and have wealth of experience. If youwant to lose weight increase muscle strength and size or you need help with your conditioning to prepare forfight we are here for you. If you are interested go tocontact page fill in your details and send us a message.

Contact Robert if you are interested in one to one Submission Wrestling Lessons!!!

Sport massage

David studied ITEC Diplomas in Anatomy Physiology and Massage, Sport Massage and Sports Therapy in Woolwich College. Since David was a child he was involved in Greco-Roman Wrestling as a competitor and later as a Massage Therapist for his Wrestling Team.

Benefits of Massage

Massage is a long established and effective therapy wildly used in sport medicineand medical practice for the relief of stress pain muscle spasm or restricted movements .Those who do not participate in sports are also prone to joint problems and muscular pains .Therefore massage has much to offer to both sporting and non sporting bodies.Some of the effects of themassage include:

Relaxation/ Pain Reduction/Relief Stress Relief /Swelling Reduction Sleep Improvement/ Improved Muscle Tone/ Increased Blood Flow Stiffness Relief/Promotion of Healing/ Prevention of Injury