Vadim Kolganov

Who is Vadim Kolganov?

Vadim Kolganov is a Pro-Girya Master Instructor. He won a bronze medal at the World Masters Sambo Championships in 2005 and was British Sambo Champion in 2006.

Kolganov started training in Karate in 1979, moving swiftly onto Judo and Sambo. In 1980, he started competing in the Central Dynamo club, becoming club champion several times, and became Moscow champion in 1986. He completed high school and entered the Central University of Culture and Sport, studying towards a diploma in physical education and coaching. In 1988, Kolganov was enlisted into the Russian Army and spent two years flying helicopters and parachuting in the Soviet Air Forces. In 1990, he rejoined his course at the Central University of Culture and Sport and completed the Diploma. In 1992 worked in the Moscow Region Police Force as an inspector of Physical Education and self defence within the forces.

In 1993 he worked in a Valentin Dikul spinal injuries and cerebral palsy clinic which led to a trip to Britain where he met his wife and settled in Scotland where he now lives and works. Kolganov returned to competitive wrestling in 2005 taking the Bronze medal at the World Masters Championships in Prague. In 2006 he won the title of British Sambo Champion. Vadim has also studied Wing Chun, Western Boxing, Ju Jitsu and American Freestyle Wrestling. In May 2008 he completed his certification in Russian Kettlebell Systems in Copenhagen, Denmark under the tuition of the world famous Russian Instructor Pavel Tsatsouline.