Steve Scott - The Sambo Encyclopedia

Praise for The Sambo Encyclopedia

Russian sambo is a unique sport and martial art known for its combat effectiveness and adaptability. The Sambo Encyclopedia: Comprehensive Throws, Holds, and Submission Techniques is the first English language book that addresses the whole of sambo. I applaud Steve Scotts efforts in advancing the rich tradition of Russian sambo.

Igor Kurinnoy

Three-time world sambo champion

Five-time Sambo World Cup champion

There are only a handful of people who have been continually present and influential in the sport of sambo since it first arrived on our shores. Among them is Steve Scott. He has continually trained top athletes, published texts and hosted tournaments. The Sambo Encyclopedia: Comprehensive Throws, Holds, and Submission Techniques his new compendium is a much awaited text. Few and far between are comprehensive English language books on the diversity of techniques that comprise sambo.This book will surely become required reading for new and old members of the sambo community.

Steve Koepfer

Head coach of New York Sambo Combat Sambo

Steve Scott has my personal sincere appreciation on such a great book. Steve has left a real legacy.

Leonid Polyakov Executive secretary USA Sambo

Ive known Steve Scott for several decades and he has always been a fan of sambo and judo. He is a man who is talented in many skills and a great teacher and writer. I am proud to say that I support any effort that Steve puts forth to promote sambo. His book, The Sambo Encyclopedia: Comprehensive Throws, Holds, and Submission Techniques comes from a very qualified and competent individual and I throw my full support behind it.

Joe Neely

US World Team coach

Head coach Sombo Joe

I have known Steve Scott for over thirty years. He is one of the pioneers of sambo in the United States. Steve is a very innovative coach who has produced world and national champions in sambo and judo. The Sambo Encyclopedia: Comprehensive Throws, Holds, and Submission Techniques is the first English language publication that covers all aspects of sambo throws, takedowns, immobilizations, and submissions. This book is truly a comprehensive guide to the Russian martial art. Ive been fortunate to have had the opportunity to train in Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus but most people dont have this option and that is why this book is important. The Sambo Encyclopedia gives you an insight to sambos training methods.

Gregg Humphreys

Dynamo Combat Club/Miletich Fighting Systems

The Sambo Encyclopedia: Comprehensive Throws, Holds, and Submission Techniques is a great book and Steve Scott is a great coach! If you want to know what sambo is all about, this is the book to read.

Jan Trussell

World, Pan American, and US Nationals sambo champion

I have been lucky to have spent my entire career training under Steve Scott. He has taken me from a 27-year-old recreational grappling enthusiast to the highest levels of competition in less than ten years. Because of Steves guidance and tutelage, I have won silver at the Sambo Masters World Championships, medaled twice at the Pan American Sambo Championships and most recently a silver in 2019. I won the Sambo National Championship and trained over the world with world-class athletes and coaches. I owe this all to Steve Scott and a healthy respect for hard work.

In addition to training under Steve, I have the honor of being his uke during seminars, photo shoots, and video tutorials. This role has allowed me to witness the impact he has had on the grappling community through his books, videos, and teaching. Through it all, he has remained dedicated to maintaining the spirit and ethos of sambo while pushing the boundaries of what we train and how we train it. Steve is a true innovator and has done more for the teaching and theory of sambo than anyone I know.

While his coaching credentials are exemplary (he has coached multiple world champions), it is his writing that I believe will be his greatest legacy to the grappling community. In particular, his work in bringing sambo instruction and theory to an English speaking/reading audience will truly set him apart from his contemporaries. Steve has the ability to breakdown complex physical technique and action into simple chains of physics and body mechanics. He rarely speaks above his audience, instead consistently striving to communicate the theory and application in an approachable manner.

I train with Steve Scott on a daily basis and yet I still look forward to each and every book, knowing that I will be better for reading it.

Derrick Darling

Sando judo, silver medalist Sambo Masters World Championship

Silver and bronze medalist, Pan American Sambo Championship

National Sambo Championship

Steve Scott is a world-class coach of sambo, judo, and jujitsu. Steves own competitive background includes winning two national sambo championships as well as many high-level judo tournaments. As a coach he has produced three world sambo champions and a world medalist. Steve has been coach of the US World and Pan American Sambo Teams, the US Jr. World and Pan Am Judo Teams, and many others. I first met Steve at the US Olympic Committee Coachs College in the 1980s where we were selected to represent judo. As I got to know Steve, I was impressed by the depth of his knowledge in all aspects of judo, sambo, and other grappling arts. Even more impressive is his ability to impart his knowledge to others. I highly recommend The Sambo Encyclopedia: Comprehensive Throws, Holds, and Submission Techniques by Steve Scott. Now, for the price of a book you can tap into Steves vast experience and learn how to take your game to the next level.

John Saylor

Three-time US national judo champion, Pan American medalist

Head Coach US Olympic Training Center judo team (1983-1991)

Author of Strength and Conditioning Secrets of the Worlds Greatest Fighters

Director Shingitai Jujitsu Association

Steve Scotts impressive tome is exactly what the title declares: The Sambo Encyclopedia: Comprehensive Throws, Holds, and Submission Techniques. This comprehensive book really is an encyclopedia of the Russian martial art of sambo. It pragmatically guides you through throws, takedowns, transitions, armlocks, leg locks, hold-downs, and breakdowns from this Russian martial sport. This incredible resource belongs in every sambo practitioners library, and its a book that will help anyone who desires to up their grappling skills through sambos techniques and training methods.

Alain Burrese, JD

5th dan Hapkido, former army sniper

Author of Survive a Shooting, Hard-Won Wisdom From The School of Hard Knocks, How to Protect Yourself by Developing a Fighters Mindset, 101 Safety and Self-Defense Tops, 101 More Safety and Self-Defense Tips, Lost Conscience, Tough Guy Wisdom Vols. 1-3 and DVD Hapkido Hoshinsul

The Sambo Encyclopedia by master grappler Steve Scott offers an excellent opportunity to explore the major aspects of sport sambo! This book presents an interesting perspective on many grappling moves. Practical lessons can be learned even by seasoned grapplers who are not very knowledgeable about sambos methods. Scott displays a lot of winning moves and the numerous clear photos in his book are well described with detailed captions. If you had to own only one book on sambo, this would be it. Highly recommended for anyone interested in effective grappling!

Andrew Zerling

Martial arts veteran, multi-award winning author

Author of Sumo for Mixed Martial Arts: Winning Clinches, Takedowns, and Tactics

The Sambo Encyclopedia

Comprehensive Throws, Holds, and Submission Techniques

by Steve Scott

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