Match length: 3 minutes (single period; vs 4-min indoor Sport Sambo); Throws scored as in Sport Sambo (1, 2, or 4 points based on landing position); Groundwork: pin-time reduced to account for sand difficulty (3-second pin = 1 pt; 6-second = 2 pts)
Why people argue about this
People often assume that joint locks on arms are illegal in Beach Sambo matches, which they misunderstand as a senior level restriction. In fact, the key fact is that these joint locks are perfectly legal at all levels, and it's the match duration of 3 minutes that causes confusion for many players.
