All events and championships in Sambo and Hand-to-Hand Fight — in Germany and abroad.
The association’s national championships — this is where the path to the national team begins.
Bouts are held under the DHFV’s uniform competition rules, weight classes and refereeing standards.
The continental championships — in February 2026, the DHFV hosted them on home soil in Würzburg.
Most recently: the European Championships — Milan Open in Milan, 10–13 Sep 2026.
View annual calendarOpen cups and international tournaments provide competition experience for all age categories.
From the Open Asian Cup in Pattaya and tournaments in Sofia to fight nights on our doorstep — you’ll find all dates in the annual calendar.
The sport’s biggest stage — this is where the world title is decided. In 2019, Germany hosted it in Leipzig.
Next up: the Absolute Weight Category World Championships in Moscow, 19–20 Dec 2026 (absolute category: up to 73 kg / over 73 kg).
Championships and events in Sambo & Hand-to-Hand Fight. We’re happy to answer questions about registration and organisation by email or in person at training.
Starts at 3 pm, meet at 2:30 pm
We’re looking for athletes who want to compete — from fight nights to the World Championships. The first step is a trial session.
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