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The Best Book on Grappling, Judo and BJJ ever written!
A REVIEW OF WINNING ON THE MAT BY STEVE SCOTT
I thought it was about time that I showed you a product that will help your grappling skills reach a level you never thought possible. It doesn’t matter what level you are at and if its BJJ (Brazilian Jiu Jitsu), Judo or Sambo there is a book that stands out above all others. However as it is not written by Victory belt, a Gracie or even a UFC star you are unlikely to have ever heard of it. I have reviewed it quickly once before but decided to give you a chance to get a more detailed look.
The book is called WINNING ON THE MAT and its written by a guy called Steve Scott. Steve is a top US Judo and Sambo coach and has personally coached of 350 athletes who have won titles in National U.S titles in Judo, sambo and Jiu Jitsu, so needless to say he is an expert.As if this wasn’t enough Jimmy Pedro (2 Time Judo Olympic Medal Winner) himself also endorses this book. He says
“Every Serious competitor or practitioner will benefit from this book”
OK the first thing you should know about this book is its size. At 427 pages long it is thick, heavy and will give you that warm feeling inside when you get it through the post. You know the feeling, when your book arrives and you have something special that is going to take a while to read.
Now the actual book is packed full of photos, however they are all in black and white. This may put some people off but I beg you don’t let this one small factor change your mind. The photos are well taken and large so you can clearly see all you need to.
Inside this book the following chapters are included:
- Intro
- Winning Concepts
- Tachiwaza- The Difference Between a Throw and a Takedown
- Grip Fighting
- Defence
- Forward Throws
- Knee Drop Throws
- Unchimata
- Pick Up Throws
- Osoto Gari and Harai Goshi
- O Uchi Gari
- leg Hooks
- Foot sweeps
- Tai Otoshi
- Sacrafice Throws
- Newaza – Ground Work
- Osaekomi- Pins
- Breakdowns
- Pin Escapes
- Arm Locks
- Ude Garami
- Strangling Techniques
- Some Final Thoughts!