The Judo Advantage: Controlling Movement with Modern Kinesiology. For All Grappling Styles (Martial Science) - Softcover

Scott, Steve

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1594396280 ISBN 13: 9781594396281

Publisher: YMAA Publication Center, 2018

Synopsis

A modern biomechanical perspective of traditional judo

This book explains the principles behind judo and other grappling sports. As a judo expert and veteran coach, 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. Athletes involved in martial arts that incorporate grappling and throwing will discover the keys to greater balance, power, and speed.

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.

“This book explains how and why judo works and why the principles of Professor Jigoro Kano, judo's founder, have stood the test of time,” Scott says.

Steve Scott breaks down all aspects of judo in this insightful and accessible work. It will help grapplers reach the next level in their sport.

About this title

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.

About this edition

• Publisher: YMAA Publication Center
• Publication date: 2018
• ISBN 10: 1594396280
• ISBN 13: 9781594396281
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 244