Championship Sambo: Submission Holds and Groundfighting [Paperback]

Steve Scott (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 1, 2006

Sambo is a rugged Russian style of wrestling that emphasizes practical effective submission holds. In this book, Steve Scott teaches you the fundamental holds, breakdowns, arm locks and leg locks of the sport of sambo.

Core Groundfighting Principles: For those new to grappling and groundfighting, Championship Sambo starts off with a look at common positions and core groundfighting princples.

Breakdowns: Techniques for breaking down an opponent from a stable to an unstable position so you can apply a hold or submission technique.

Holds: The most practical holds for controlling an opponent and setting up an arm lock or leg lock to finish him off.

Arm Submissions: 22 armlocks that should form the core of your sport fighting arsenal.

Leg Submissions: 10 core ankle and knee locks that have a high rate of success in finishing a match.

Championship Sambo focuses on building fundamental skills around which you can develop the variations that work best for you. Whether you compete in sambo, judo or mixed martial arts, Steve Scott’s emphasis on technical precision and solid fundamentals will help you refine and perfect your groundfighting game.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Steve Scott is one of the top sambo coaches in the US. He was the 1983 US Team Coach at the Pan American Games and has personally coached 3 World Champions, 2 Pan American Games Champions and 58 National AAU Champions in the sport of sambo. With over 30 years experience in sambo and judo, he was one of the founding members of the U. S. Sombo Association in 1985 and has coached hundreds of athletes to victory in both sports.

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Turtle Press (CT) (May 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1880336901
• ISBN-13: 978-1880336908
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #186,133 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Steve Scott holds advanced black belt ranks in Shingitai Jujitsu and Kodokan Judo, starting his career in 1965. He is also a member of the United States Sombo Association's Hall of Fame. Steve has personally coached and developed athletes who have competed in the Olympic Games for judo, as well as the World Championships in the sports of judo, sombo and submission grappling. Steve has personally coached over 300 individual athletes who have won over 300 national championships in judo, sombo, sport jujitsu, freestyle judo and submission grappling. He served as the U.S. Team Coach for the World Sombo Championships, World (Under 21) Judo Championships, Pan American Games for sombo, Pan American Judo Championships and numerous other international events. He was active as an athlete, competing in judo and sombo and winning two U.S. National Championships in sombo. Steve has authored numerous books, many of which have been published by Turtle Press. Steve's web sites are www.WelcomeMatJudoClub.com and www.WelcomeMatDojo.com.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Easy read!, March 8, 2007

By 

Edgar E. Carol Jr. "Ed Carol" (Kaufman, Texas) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

This review is from: Championship Sambo: Submission Holds and Groundfighting (Paperback)

Actually this book is almost too easy to read and use. These kinds of holds really should be taught by a competent instructor for safety's sake. But, Mr. Scott knows his subject so well that the step by step instruction can be followed easily by the rawest beginner or the most advanced practitioner of Martial Arts. And, Mr. Scott covers almost all of the issues with each movemment. The only other book that I have read that is as complete as this one is Mr. Scott's book on armbars.
This book is well worth the price for any student of the Martial Arts.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars great book, March 20, 2007

By 

kempo_jujitsu (hidalgo, il.) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Championship Sambo: Submission Holds and Groundfighting (Paperback)

good book, easy to follow. and my favorite part, its actually INSTRUCTIONAL...not just a history lesson. much of it is pretty basic, beginner's stuff, but you could probably get some good ideas from it, or at least maybe a different point of view, or a refresher.
many grappling techniques cross over from style to style, meaning you will see alot of this stuff in judo, bjj, as well as sambo and other grappling arts. after all they all share a common heritage. in many ways, the rules dictate the style.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Judoka on ground submissions, January 15, 2008

By 

Mathew I. Popham "Sub Zero Judoka" (Lino Lakes, MN) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

This review is from: Championship Sambo: Submission Holds and Groundfighting (Paperback)

Steve Scott is a wonderful instructor and his approach is practical and easy to follow. I had the privilege of attending one of his seminars in Minnesota through the Northstar Martial Arts Academy and his book and live demonstrations are totally in sync. You will find you are able to effectively apply what you read in his book.