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I successfully returned Igor to Russia on Monday and it was an exhausting 10 days however was very rewarding. I could not have pulled this off without the support from everyone but I have to single out Aaron Fields. Aaron did an incredible job in hosting both myself and Igor, his preparation and execution was nothing short of superb from making sure that we had comfortable accommodations to stay in as well as having access to local restaurants which were in walking distance.

Aaron's club Sea-Town Sambo was one block from where we were staying. I cannot say enough about the quality and work ethic of Aarons athletes. They came to train and were very open to the techniques that Igor demonstrated. Based upon my experience I believe that Sea-Town Sambo is one of largest if not the largest (in terms of members) Sambo club in the nation. I would highly recommend that anybody in the Seattle area that is interested in Sambo or grappling train with Aaron and his guys. There is no attitude or egos that you have to contend with, they are very friendly and willing share what they have learned.


Aaron I cannot thank you enough.

I also have to give a shout out to Serge Gerlach of Cali Sambo based out of San Francisco. Serge hosted Igor my son Corey and myself two years ago and made the journey up to Seattle to attend the clinic. He brought several of his athletes with him and they also trained very hard. By the way Serge thank you for the tax tip as well as holding my hand during the car ride.

After leaving Seattle I took Igor to Cedar Falls, Iowa where he conducted practice for the University of Northern Iowa Wrestling Team. I would like to thank coach Schwab for allowing us to take over his practice session. The wrestlers and coach Schwab were very open to techniques from a different wrestling style and adapted to them very quickly.

After a day of paintball we traveled to Iowa City, Iowa where Igor, my son Corey and myself put on a mini clinic at my sons club Hawkeye Jiu-jitsu. I would like to thank John Gutta the Hawkeye coach for allowing us to come in to show sambo techniques.


On Friday I successfully defended my record in defeating Igor in bowling. I currently lead him in the series 12-3.

On Saturday and Sunday we conducted clinic at my school Dynamo Combat Club.

Once again I would like to thank everyone fot their support and attendance.

Gregg
Paintball?! BOWLING?!! I should have flown out there...I owe Igor for that point blank paintball shot in 2007!