Introduction

Author’s Note

Chapter One: The Essentials of Sambo

Chapter Two: The Throwing Techniques of Sambo

Chapter Three: The Leg Locks, Ankle Locks, and Hip Locks of Sambo

Chapter Four: The Armlocks of Sambo

Chapter Five: The Holds and Breakdowns of Sambo

Chapter Six: Epilogue

Some Closing Thoughts

About The Author

Sambo is considered one of the most effective, technically diverse, and dynamic modern fighting styles ever devised. Developed in the Soviet Union and based on Kodokan Judo and wrestling, sambo emphasizes utility over aesthetics. The end result is a fast paced and powerful system that excels in both throwing and ground fighting. Sambo techniques are being integrated into modern mixed martial arts with winning results. This book presents a systematic approach, presenting skills based on their function and utility in actual sport fighting, to how the sport of sambo is taught and practiced.--Publisher.

Steve Scott is a professional judo, sambo and jujitsu coach residing in Kansas City, MO. He holds 8th dan rank in judo and 7th dan rank in shingitai jujitsu. Starting his judo career in 1965 and his sambo career in 1976, He has been active at all levels of competition, coaching and administration in different grappling sports. He has coached four World Sambo Champions, a member of an Olympic Judo Team, and hundreds of medal winners in national and international competitions in judo, sambo, sport jujitsu and submission grappling. He founded the Welcome Mat Judo Club in 1969 where thousands of people have trained in a variety of martial arts.

Steve is the innovator of the Freestyle Judo contest rules used by AAU Judo as well as the innovator in women's sambo in the U.S., having hosted the first women's U.S. National Sambo Championships in 1980. He was responsible for the AAU granting recognition to the sport of judo in 1994 after a hiatus of many years.