The blueprint to what makes grappling work. An effective step-by-step grappling book for martial artists, wrestlers, students and instructors. This comprehensive, readable and effective explanation of grappling on the ground includes over two hundred photographs illustrating positions of advantage, correct posture, grips, movements, escapes, counters and reversals. Also provided are tips on finding a good instructor, conditioning and drilling exercises, as well as specific points for mastering the twelve ground positions. Special appendices include rules and regulations of competition and a glossary of grappling-related web sites. At any level of submission wrestling, the fundamentals for success in competition remain same . . . control, position and submission. This holds true for such grappling styles as Brazilian jujutsu, judo and sambo. This book provides both the novice and experienced martial artist with in-depth knowledge and insight into the sport and science of submission wrestling.The blueprint to what makes grappling work An effective step-by-step grappling book for martial artists, wrestlers, students and instructors. This comprehensive, readable and effective explanation of grappling on the ground includes over two hundred photographs illustrating positions of advantage, correct posture, grips, movements, escapes, counters and reversals. Also provided are tips on finding a good instructor, conditioning and drilling exercises, as well as specific points for mastering the twelve ground positions. Special appendices include rules and regulations of competition and a glossary of grappling-related web sites. At any level of submission wrestling, the fundamentals for success in competition remain same . . . control, position and submission. This holds true for such grappling styles as Brazilian jujutsu, judo and sambo. This book provides both the novice and experienced martial artist with in-depth knowledge and in sight into the sport and science of submission wrestling.
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"Submission Wrestling is the first of its kind. Whether you are an instructor, a student or a competitor, this book will increase your overall grappling knowledge and skill." -- Martial Arts Gazette newspaper
"This book provides the grappling skills necessary to become a complete fighter!" -- Former Ultimate Fighting Championships Commissioner and fivetime World Champion, Ron Van Clief
"This book provides the grappling skills necessary to become a complete fighter!" -- Former Ultimate Fighting Championships Commissioner and fivetime World Champion, Ron Van Clief
About the Author
Robert Ferguson is the founder and director of both the Rape Awareness and Prevention Organization - International and American Freestyle Grappling Association (AFGA). He is a world leader and authority on rape and assault prevention and self-defense, and recognized as an expert on grappling and accredited with pioneering the sport of submission wrestling for which he owns the registered service mark. Ferguson currently works as a coach, trainer and World Submission Wrestling, Inc. (WSW) promoter and director for which he founded. Ferguson, the Prince of Leg Locks has written dozens of articles on martial arts and self-defense and has been a columnist for Inside Taekwondo, World of Martial Arts and Full Contact magazines. He also published a national newspaper, Martial Arts Gazette, for a period of four years in which he hobnobbed and acquired an in-depth knowledge and insight from many of the world's most elite martial artists. He has been featured in both foreign and domestic magazines such as Black Belt, Inside Karate and Taekwondo Times, and has appeared on Geraldo, CBS, ABC, NBC and A&E. A winner and formidable opponent of every martial sport he has entered, his most recognizable accomplishments were winning two Armed Forces Taekwondo Championships and the Extreme Challenge XVII feature bout. Ferguson also served as a judge for the Ultimate Fighting Championships (UFC) IX. Currently retired, Ferguson ended his competition in no-holds-barred fighting undefeated. Highly regarded in the martial arts community, he has been inducted into the World Martial Arts Hall of Fame, International Martial Arts Hall of Fame, African American Martial Arts Hall of Fame and the Martial Arts Gallery of Fame. One of few martial artists to be honored by four widely known organizations, Ferguson remains humble and eager to share his findings and skills with all whom he encounters. He is also anxious and willing to learn from what other s have to offer.
Ferguson has received black belts in seven different martial arts. He is also highly skilled in boxing, folkstyle wrestling and Filipino stick fighting. Equally accomplished as a coach and trainer of national and international athletes who compete in wrestling, taekwondo and mixed martial arts competitions, Ferguson's primary focus is on developing the sport of submission wrestling. In addition to his professional martial arts and journalistic career, Ferguson has been honored for his community service and efforts to diminish violence committed against women and children. The Governor of California, Pete Wilson, and President George Bush have recognized him for his efforts in the field of rape and assault prevention. He also received many noteworthy accolades while serving in the United States Marine Corps: Navy Achievement Medal, Humanitarian Certificate of Commendation and Military Athlete of the Year Award. Ferguson continues to operate a martial arts school in Port Hueneme, California for which he teaches kickboxing and submission wrestling. He also coaches varsity wrestling at the Channel Islands High School in Oxnard, California. In addition to his local activities, Ferguson maintains a column on mixed martial arts with Karate/KungFu Ilustrated magazine and contributes regularly to other martial arts publications. Robert Ferguson is the founder and director of both the Rape Awareness and Prevention Organization - International and American Freestyle Grappling Association (AFGA). He is a world leader and authority on rape and assault prevention and self-defense, and recognized as an expert on grappling and accredited with pioneering the sport of submission wrestling for which he owns the registered service mark. Ferguson currently works as a coach, trainer and World Submission Wrestling, Inc. (WSW) promoter and director for which he founded. Ferguson, the Prince of Leg Locks has written dozens of articles on martial arts and self-defense and has been a columnist for Inside Taekwondo, World of Martial Arts and Full Contact magazines. He also published a national newspaper, Martial Arts Gazette, for a period of four years in which he hobnobbed and acquired an in-depth knowledge and insight from many of the world's most elite martial artists. He has been featured in both foreign and domestic magazines such as Black Belt, Inside Karate and Taekwondo Times, and has appeared on Geraldo, CBS, ABC, NBC and A&E. A winner and formidable opponent of every martial sport he has entered, his most recognizable accomplishments were winning two Armed Forces Taekwondo Championships and the Extreme Challenge XVII feature bout. Ferguson also served as a judge for the Ultimate Fighting Championships (UFC) IX. Currently retired, Ferguson ended his competition in no-holds-barred fighting undefeated. Highly regarded in the martial arts community, he has been inducted into the World Martial Arts Hall of Fame, International Martial Arts Hall of Fame, African American Martial Arts Hall of Fame and the Martial Arts Gallery of Fame. One of few martial artists to be honored by four widely known organizations, Ferguson remains humble and eager to share his findings and skills with all whom he encounters. He is also anxious and willing to learn from what others have to offer. Ferguson has received black belts in seven different martial arts. He is also highly skilled in boxing, folkstyle wrestling and Filipino stick fighting. Equally accomplished as a coach and trainer of national and international athletes who compete in wrestling, taekwondo and mixed martial arts competitions, Ferguson's primary focus is on developing the sport of submission wrestling. In addition to his professional martial arts and journalistic career, Ferguson has been honored for his community service and efforts to diminish violence committed against women and children. The Governor of California, Pete Wilson, and President George Bush have recognized him for his efforts in the field of rape and assault prevention. He also received many noteworthy accolades while serving in the United States Marine Corps: Navy Achievement Medal, Humanitarian Certificate of Commendation and Military Athlete of the Year Award. Ferguson continues to operate a martial arts school in Port Hueneme, California for which he teaches kickboxing and submission wrestling. He also coaches varsity wrestling at the Channel Islands High School in Oxnard, California. In addition to his local activities, Ferguson maintains a column on mixed martial arts with Karate/KungFu Ilustrated magazine and contributes regularly to other martial arts publications.
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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:
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The positive reviews have been faked by the author.,
By A Customer
This review is from: Submission Wrestling: The Martial Arts Guide to Grappling (Paperback)
The book is one of the worst books on grappling and submissions ever written. The author has faked all of the positive reviews but everyone who has any legitimate grappling experience has openly stated this book is worthless. The author makes a lot of claims but do not waste your hard earned money on this book.
15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
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This man is a FRAUD!,
By A Customer
This review is from: Submission Wrestling: The Martial Arts Guide to Grappling (Paperback)
Why on earth would anyone want to learn martial arts from a con-man? The author's only intent is to ride brazilian jiu-jitsu's wave of success. Prior to it's popularity, the author was anti-grappling! Other highlights in the author's career include calling the cops on visitors of his school and allegedly beating up his wife (ironic thing to do for a rape prevention instructor). The author also holds the dubious distinction of getting 'banned' from 5 martial arts discussion boards due to his bad attitude. Spend your money on the 'Fergie Follies' instead.
13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars
Most worthless book I've ever read,
By jim doogles (Oxnard, CA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Submission Wrestling: The Martial Arts Guide to Grappling (Paperback)
People, this book is terrible. All of the positive reviews here have been done by Robbie Ferguson himself. He is a notorious conman who doesn't know anything about grappling, only how to lie and promote himself and make money. Don't fall for the stuff this snake oil salesman is pawning. Save your money and buy Ferg Follies tape instead.
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