The Sambo Encyclopedia: Comprehensive Throws, Holds, and Submission Techniques For All Grappling Styles
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A fast and powerful style that excels in throwing and ground fighting Sambo is considered one of the most effective, technically diverse, and dynamic modern sport fighting styles ever devised. Developed in the Soviet Union and based on Kodokan Judo and wrestling, sambo emphasizes utility over aesthetics. The end result is a fast paced and powerful system that excels in both throwing and ground fighting. This book offers a serious, technical look at the Russian martial sport that has changed the way the martial arts world looks at grappling. Our emphasis will be a systematic approach, presenting skills based on their function and utility in actual sport fighting. Sambo places emphasis on fast-paced, powerful and functional throwing techniques, and equally fast-paced, powerful and functional ground fighting techniques. Using fundamentally sound skills performed by a motivated and well-conditioned athlete, who has molded what he knows to work for him with a high ratio of success, is hard to beat . Contents include The essentials of sambo Throwing techniques Leg, ankle, and hip locks Armlocks Holds and breakdowns Over 1200 instructional photographs “The skills presented in this book have all passed the tests of time and competition. Everything presented has been used successfully at all levels of competitive sambo.” ―Steve Scott Review: Very good - Very useful and informative. Clear illustrations and explanations with details. Anyone with a wrestling, judo, mma background will quickly pick up on the information easily and be able to apply it. Very good. Review: A true encyclopedia of a brutal art - Author Steve Scott has written a veritable tome on the Russian art of sambo. Sambo is a close cousin of judo, but there are significant differences, most of which are explained in detail in this remarkable book. There are hundreds of techniques shown in photographic detail. I'm not done reading it yet, but so far, it has been very rewarding. I do think that it would be hard to grasp many of the techniques without some familiarity with a throwing art such as judo or jujitsu, but a smart novice might be able to decipher many of the skills shown. I have not found any other book on sambo that is so comprehensive. It is an amazing achievement for an author who has already distinguished himself with many other excellent books on martial arts, and the depth and breadth of his knowledge is astonishing.
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| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 296 Reviews |
Q**Y
Very good
Very useful and informative. Clear illustrations and explanations with details. Anyone with a wrestling, judo, mma background will quickly pick up on the information easily and be able to apply it. Very good.
D**T
A true encyclopedia of a brutal art
Author Steve Scott has written a veritable tome on the Russian art of sambo. Sambo is a close cousin of judo, but there are significant differences, most of which are explained in detail in this remarkable book. There are hundreds of techniques shown in photographic detail. I'm not done reading it yet, but so far, it has been very rewarding. I do think that it would be hard to grasp many of the techniques without some familiarity with a throwing art such as judo or jujitsu, but a smart novice might be able to decipher many of the skills shown. I have not found any other book on sambo that is so comprehensive. It is an amazing achievement for an author who has already distinguished himself with many other excellent books on martial arts, and the depth and breadth of his knowledge is astonishing.
T**Y
Covers most important bases.
Felt like it was more than enough important information that you can take and refine. I was taken back how good this book was. He wrote alot so if you like to read this would be a great book. It's not just pictures he really took his time with the details.
L**K
Great List of techniques
One of the better martial arts books I have. It shows enough pictures of steps in the technique with good written descriptions and a large number of techniques. I haven't done Sambo, but it makes me want to learn. The expertise of the author comes through so it makes a good reference for anyone from beginner to the high level participant.
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Important Grappling Knowledge
While it's best to learn such techniques from an instructor, it's important to always know that there is different methods of performing the art. There is no such thing as a perfect technique and there's multiple ways of doing a throw or grab. These techniques are important because if you ever have to use them, then the book can help. Absolutely worth the money to have, as the book is very new and is up to date with implementation of moves.
P**L
Another great resource by Steve Scott
This is yet another great judo/sambo resource by Steve Scott. As a black-belt judoka myself, I try to snag a good reference book from time to time. This is the 4th book of his I own, & I have yet to find a bad one in the bunch. Scott is a fantastic technician, and his books always include illustrative pictures that demonstrate the technique in question. If you are a practitioner of Judo, Sambo, BJJ, or submission grappling, you will get a lot of use out of this fantastic reference book. I highly recommend it!
J**R
Great book
Highlight of the book is lots of gi throws they don't go over in most bjj gyms.
P**4
More than asked for
This is a Bible for self defense
M**6
Ottima guida in inglese
Un ottima guida
A**Y
Unique while accessible
I read the introduction, and a helpful Chapter titled Essentials. Well written, the author preserves the uniqueness of the material, without sacrificing it's accessibility. Basically, it's a Russian Style written for English readers. The pictures are detailed, thorough, and step by step. I now know; 1) The definition of sambo 2) It's historical context and 3) An Appreciation of the tremendous athleticism it commands. A must have for any serious martial arts library.
P**O
Livro
Tudo em condições como esperado
G**E
Interesting
The book it is easy to understand, very specific ,lots of photos
M**N
Very informative reference tool.
This has been published by an expert who knows his stuff. Pages upon pages of techniques including photographs- which help. Great book for any grappler.
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