Winning on the Mat: Judo, Freestyle Judo And Submission Grappling Review

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(More customer reviews)This book is full of useful information for people that already know the basics of the throws. There are better basic instruction books but, this book has lots of variations and tips and the classic throws. Kudos for Mr Scott taking the time to show and discuss them.
My only negative is that the pictures are black and white and sometimes are actual competition throws where the bodies are so entwined it is hard to dissect the technique. If would have been much better in color, but that would have made the book cost much more.
Lastly, for those following Olympic rules, i.e. USA JUDO, USJA, ETC, this book uses AAU Freestyle rules, which the author clearly states in the beginning. So, don't try to use a leg grab or something shown in the book at a non AAU Freestyle competition, or you will get disqualified. Doh!!!!


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Judo is many things to many people, but at its core, judo is a combat sport. Winning on the Mat offers an in-depth analysis of how to win at the sport of judo and how to make your judo work for you. Veteran coach and author Steve Scott presents the most effective and commonly used skills, techniques and tactics of competitive judo and analyzes why and how they work. Hundreds of winning skills are illustrated in realistic, competitive situations, most with exciting action photos taken at Judo competitions. Steve Scott presents a comprehensive, analytical approach to winning...whether your sport is judo, submission grappling, sport jujitsu or mixed martial arts. The practical, functional and real-world advice found on every page of Winning on the Mat will ensure that you return to this book again and again as you train to make your Judo work for you. Skills covered include: Winning Concepts, Grip Fighting, Defense, Forward Throws, Knee Drop Throws, Inner Thigh Throw, Pick Up Throws, Reaping Throws, Leg Hooks, Foot Sweeps, Body Drop Throws, Sacrifice Throws, Groundfighting, Pinning, Pin Escapes, Breakdowns, Armlocks and Strangling

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Kodokan Judo: The Essential Guide to Judo by Its Founder Jigoro Kano Review

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(More customer reviews)This is a great book, showing many,many techniques, including quite a few that most judo players never get around to learning. The photos for many techniques show masters demonstrating, even Dr. Kano. However, the clarity of the images is not as good as in earlier editions. While many techniques and forms are shown, it does not go deeply into any of them, or into methods of training. For in-depth explanation of formal technique, see "Judo Formal Techniques" by Otaki and Donn Draeger, "Judo in Action (vol. 1 throwing techniques, vol.2 grappling techniques)" by Kazuo Kudo, or for training methods/technique application see "Judo Training Methods" by Donn Draeger, "Attacking Judo" by Ken Maynard and Alan Menzies, "Modern Judo" or "Contest Judo" by Charles Yerkow, or ANY book from Ippon Classics. For historical purposes, consider "The Complete Kano Jiu-Jitsu" by Hancock and Higashi, "Japan's Ultimate Martial Art" by Darrell Craig, or "Asian Fighting Arts" by Donn Draeger. Enjoy!

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Judo, or the Way of Gentleness, an ideal form of physical exercise and a reliable system, of self-defense, was specially created from traditional Japanese martial arts. This book by the creator of Kodokan judo is uniquely comprehensive and the most authoritative guide to this martial art ever published.Over a hundred years ago Jigoro Kano mastered swordsmanship and hand-to-hand combat. Failing to discover any underlying principle, he set about designing a new martial art to reflect the concept of maximum efficiency in the use of physical and mental energy. Today, the concepts and techniques of judo taught at the Kodokan are the ones originally devised by their creator and collected together in this book. Covering everything from the fundamental techniques to prearranged formal exercises for both men and women, the book offers detailed explanations of how techniques are combined in two types of practice: randori (free practice) and kata (the practice of forms). In addition to a discussion of traditional methods of resuscitation, the book concludes with a useful appendix of information on the founder and the Kodokan International Judo Center, and a glossary of judo terminology. Fully illustrated throughout, Kodokan Judo will help students and instructors everywhere to discover the principles, techniques, and spirit of this popular martial art.

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