Description
The Judo Advantage explores the dynamics of how and why the human body works most efficiently for throwing, submission, and pinning techniques. Although judo provides the basis for the author's analysis, his insights also relate to other grappling sports such as Russian sambo, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, and Olympic and collegiate wrestling.
- Gain a competitive edge using the principles of human biomechanics.
- Master the ability to control your opponent's movements.
- Improve fluency for seamless transition between techniques.
- Generate incredible power and speed.
This book features:
- In-depth analysis of stances, balance breaking, throws, takedowns, transitions, ground fighting, trapping, footwork, combinations, gripping, posting, linear and angular movement, torque, generating power, evading, generating force, changing directions, and stability
- Over 200 action photos
- Drills and winning insight for coaches and athletes of grappling arts
Steve Scott merges traditional martial wisdom with modern kinesiology, the study of human anatomy and movement. This new biomechanical perspective helps competitors develop every facet of their grappling skill, giving them a clear advantage in controlling opponents.
Author: Steve Scott
Publisher: YMAA Publication Center
Published: 10/01/2018
Pages: 244
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.90lbs
Size: 8.90h x 5.90w x 0.70d
ISBN13: 9781594396281
ISBN10: 1594396280
BISAC Categories:
- Sports & Recreation | Martial Arts | General
- Sports & Recreation | Training
- Sports & Recreation | Wrestling
About the Author
Steve Scott is an expert in grappling martial arts. He has decades of training and experience in judo, sambo, and jujitsu. He holds a seventh dan in judo and a seventh dan in Shingitai jujitsu. He is a member of the US Sambo Hall of Fame. As a coach, he has developed hundreds of national and international medal winners, as well as members of world, Pan American, and Olympic teams. Steve Scott resides in Kansas City, Missouri.