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

by Steve Scott (Author), Jim Bergman (Foreword) Format: Kindle Edition
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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.

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      About the Author

      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.

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      • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07KCN18J1
      • Publisher ‏ : ‎ YMAA Publication Center; 1st edition (March 1, 2019)
      • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 1, 2019
      • Language ‏ : ‎ English
      • File size ‏ : ‎ 35169 KB
      • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
      • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
      • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
      • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
      • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
      • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
      • Print length ‏ : ‎ 235 pages
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        4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 172 ratings

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      Steve Scott holds advanced black belt ranks in Shingitai Jujitsu and Kodokan Judo, starting his career in 1965. He is also a member of the United States Sombo Association's Hall of Fame. Steve has personally coached and developed athletes who have competed in the Olympic Games for judo, as well as the World Championships in the sports of judo, sombo and submission grappling. Steve has personally coached over 300 individual athletes who have won over 300 national championships in judo, sombo, sport jujitsu, freestyle judo and submission grappling. He served as the U.S. Team Coach for the World Sombo Championships, World (Under 21) Judo Championships, Pan American Games for sombo, Pan American Judo Championships and numerous other international events. He was active as an athlete, competing in judo and sombo and winning two U.S. National Championships in sombo. Steve has authored numerous books, many of which have been published by YMAA Publications and Turtle Press. Steve has a popular YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/user/welcomematstevescott. Steve's web site is www.WelcomeMatJudoClub.com. Steve also has a Facebook training group at www.facebook.com/SteveScottTrainingGroup.

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      4.4 out of 5 stars
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      ALBERT J BODIE
      5.0 out of 5 stars an example for other martial arts authors to aspire to
      Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2020
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      I have many martial arts books, and I must say that this book is one of the most densely packed with information. Much of the information presented is specific to the sport of Judo, but the author goes so in-depth on the subject that I'm sure martial artists from other styles will take away something valuable from this book. In short, this one of the best books on martial arts I have ever read, and I don't even practice Judo.
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      Kati I Gibler
      5.0 out of 5 stars This is a great resource for Judo teachers!
      Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2019
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      Steve Scott presents a simple yet profound approach to teaching the principles of Judo that will give all martial artists an advantage in their art and sport competition as well as in life. As a judo Sandan and Jiu Jitsu black belt I find it not only confirms what I know works but also adds to my arsenal of teaching tools and reminds me of the important concepts of judo and why it works.
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      Vernon W. Deal II
      4.0 out of 5 stars Great read
      Reviewed in the United States on July 24, 2019
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      if you follow the welcome mat on youtube this book is a great read and offers more insight for the coaching
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      David Bruce Whitsitt
      5.0 out of 5 stars The kinesthetic science of judo
      Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2019
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      I began to get interested in judo through author Steve Scott's YouTube channel, The Welcome Mat, which features step-by-step lessons in judo, sambo and jujitsu techniques, judo philosophy, and practical theories of movement. I am too old and busted up to take up the sport of judo, but I do teach martial arts and self-defense, and this book helped me immeasurably. There were key concepts that Coach Scott outlined in his book that gave me a greater understanding of many techniques that I learned in traditional Japanese jujitsu and hapkido. I own many more of his books, and all of them are dense with minute breakdowns of specific skills and comprehensive explanations. This one in particular could be used as a textbook in a kinesiology course, as it clearly delineates the science of movement that is so critical to judo.
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      DMM
      5.0 out of 5 stars This is a must have
      Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2019
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      Just a few pages in, I knew this work was special. Steve Scott has a masterful ability of articulating ideas that others find difficult to express, then leading us into those ah-ha moments of realization. His depth and breadth of knowledge of the culture, philosophy, mechanics and application artfully combine with his ability to atomize concepts. His instructional prowess has produced a classic that every instructor and upper level student must read - and re-read. Not just for the grappling arts, the value of this book far exceeds its price. Thank you, Steve!
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      Paul Blocher
      5.0 out of 5 stars An Important Book for Students of Judo
      Reviewed in the United States on January 26, 2020
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      Steve Scott’s Judo Advantage focuses on Judo’s principles of movement. Reading the book pushed me to examine my own use of kuzushi; think about how I handle/utilize space in randori; and underlined the importance of controlling the corners “shiho” of my opponent. I would recommend this book for Kyu ranks (like myself) who want to build a solid base/framework to think about movement in Judo. This is one of those books you underline and take notes in and then revisit it in a few years.
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      Alan Panackia
      5.0 out of 5 stars Scientific principles applied to Judo
      Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2019
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      The author broke down the scientific principles related to performing the techniques of Judo. This is a very good book. I highly recommend it. This answers the how and why.
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      Chris York
      4.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommended
      Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2019
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      Steve Scott does a phenomenal job of breaking down the technical aspect of Judo in laymen’s terms. Highly recommended for anyone that wants to elevate their skill level as a Judokan.
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      2.0 out of 5 stars Below par book
      Reviewed in Germany on August 6, 2021
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      This is not a very good book. It suppose that have groundbreaking techniques but in reality really does have that many if at all. Not much detail about techniques. Far to repetition over all. Did learn much from it. Would not recommend.
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      Kwaku Osei Bonsu
      5.0 out of 5 stars Judo for those who want to understand the science that backs it
      Reviewed in Canada on May 14, 2019
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      Splendid rendition into how judo works and you are a total fan wish as Myself who loves the human chess aspect of judo and how do manipulate and understand movement much like in jui jistu , this is a must read for a judoka who wants to understand the principles and concepts behind this beautiful art created by Kanō and continues to develop. There is nothing like judo , when you get the movement right and score ippon be it in randori or competition ! Mastering this Art is my life long goal which itself is not possible because there is always more to learn and that what makes it so beautiful.
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      Marco Castellani
      2.0 out of 5 stars Very disappointed
      Reviewed in Italy on June 8, 2020
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      I'm very sorry to say this as I've watched many videos from Steve Scott's channel, but this book is terrible. It says some concepts that aren't groundbreaking, but may still be interesting enough in details; however it rarely has surprising details, and rather repeats itself several times for 200+ pages, while the actual presented material warranted some 50 pages at best, if not 30.
      I wish Steve and Freestyle Judo all the best, but cannot recommend this book as I feel I've learned nothing from it, and it was even hard to finish due to the amount of unwarranted repetition and excessive verbosity.
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      Mr. Robert Agnew
      5.0 out of 5 stars Great technical book on why judo works!
      Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 21, 2019
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      This book details the key judo fundamentals and why they work. For me it also explains why my judo technique is not working! It offers good easily understandable explanations and diagrams so you don't need to be an expert in science or engineering to get what the authors point is. This is the book I was looking for to get my techniques better. Many books are aimed at what the throw looks like and basic points - however this book helps you understand why it works and shows what you should concentrate on to get it better. This is a great book for anyone who has the basics, but often finds it hard to execute the throws while on the move in Randori (like me).
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      Craig Clapcott
      1.0 out of 5 stars Not a great book.
      Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 28, 2023
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      I love Steve Scott's stuff on Youtube and I am sure he is a great coach but this book is more talking about Judo than about Judo, perhaps I had expectations for it to be something like what he has on Youtube but I found it disappointing and I have never read it again. I have lots of other material on Judo and Jiu Jitsu and unfortunately this added very little to that collection.
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