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Sambo Encyclopedia NOW AVAILABLE!

I can't remember the last time I was this excited about a book coming out! Sambo Encyclopedia is Steve Scott's latest book on grappling and boy does it deliver! At 332 pages and with more than 1,200 color photos it is by far the most comprehensive study of Russian Sambo ever written in the English language. Inside you'll find throws, takedowns, holds, armlocks, leglocks, and even a section on the history of Sambo. And of course, since it is a Steve Scott book, you'll also find the insightful writing you've come to expect from one of the most experienced and knowledgeable grappling coaches in this country.

Vital Jujitsu NOW AVAILABLE!

I don't know about you, but I am always excited when Steve Scott puts out a new book. This latest offering from Coach Scott is also co authored by John Saylor which makes it a double dose of grappling knowledge awesomeness! Filled with over 1,000 detailed photos and 253 pages, this first volume of two offers insight into Saylor's Shingitai Jujitsu method as well as submission grappling, judo, BJJ, MMA, catch wrestling or any form of martial art. This book is a must for anyone who grappling fans or students!

For those not familiar with John Saylor, here is a (brief) breakdown:

3-time U.S. National Judo Champion
2-time Pan American Medalist
Coach of the U.S. National Training Squad at the Olympic Training Center (1983-90)
United States Judo Association Coach of the year (1987)
Director of Shingitai Jujitsu Association
Certified by World Famous Power Lifting and Speed-Strength Coach
Louie Simmons to teach the “West-Side Method of Training”
Saylor also holds black belt rankings in Ashihara Karate and jujitsu, and is a certified “Systema” (Russian Martial Art) instructor under former “Spetsnaz” Russian Special Forces Operative and instructor,Vladimir Vasiliev.

For those of you not familiar with Steve Scott:

Holds advanced black belt rank in both Kodokan Judo and Shingitai Jujitsu and is a member of the U.S. Sombo Association’s Hall of Fame.
Head coach and founder of the Welcome Mat Judo, Jujitsu and Sambo Club in Kansas City, Missouri
Coached hundreds of national and international champions and medal winners in judo, sambo, sport jujitsu and submission grappling.
National Coach for USA Judo, Inc., the national governing body for the sport of judo as well as the U.S. Sombo Association and the Amateur Athletic Union in the sport of sambo.
U.S. women’s team head coach for the 1983 Pan American Games in Caracas, Venezuela where his team won 4 golds and 6 silvers and the team championship.
Coach Education Program Director for many years with USA Judo, Inc.
Coached 3 World Sambo Champions, several pan American Games Champions and a member of the U.S. Olympic Team.
Served as the national team coach and director of development for the under-21 national judo team and coached U.S. teams at several World Championships in both judo and sambo.
Conducted numerous national training camps in judo at the U.S. Olympic Training Centers in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Marquette, Michigan and Lakes Placid, New York.
As an athlete, he competed in judo and sambo, winning 2 gold medals and a bronze medal in the National AAU Sambo Championships, as well as several other medals in smaller national sambo events and has won numerous state and regional medals in that sport. He was a state and regional champion in judo and competed in numerous national judo championships as well.
Trained, competed and coached in North America, South America, Europe and Japan and has the opportunity to train with some of the top judo and sambo athletes and coaches in the world.

Check out our latest instructional video on YouTube!

Steve Scott, Head Coach of Welcome Mat Judo and Jujitsu has posted an online video demonstrating the Cradle Kesa Gatame defense against an closed guard. Derrick Darling walks you through the move with JT. Hope you enjoy it!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kXAB7cd7X-Y&feature=share&list=UUyYLg9fylmLH-7mX_n3lqWA

Welcome to the Welcome Mat Store!

The Welcome Mat Store is the only place to find Welcome Mat Judo and Jujitsu Club merchandise online. We offer quality, affordable grappling, judo, jujitsu, and russian sambo gear. We also offer an online resource for instructional DVDs, tutorials, and clinics. Finally, if you are lucky enough to be in the KC area, we offer an easy online way of purchasing class fees, monthly dues, and private instruction.

Founded in 1969 by Steve Scott, the Welcome Mat Judo and Jujitsu Club is the oldest active judo and jujitsu club in the Kansas City area. While we make no boastful claims, Welcome Mat does have a proud tradition of success. We have developed many champions (over 350 individual athletes from Welcome Mat have won U.S. national championships in judo, sambo, sport jujitsu and submission grappling) and the technical expertise here is respected and recognized nationally. We take pride that our program offers instruction for all levels of interest. Whether you want to become a competitive athlete, seek practical self-defense instruction or are looking for an interesting martial art to study, Welcome Mat has a lot to offer. Whatever your goals may be, you will find excellent training at Welcome Mat. Through the years, we have been successful in coaching people in judo, jujitsu, sambo and submission grappling and have used these activities to instill positive values that make a difference in many lives. We offer a positive, open atmosphere, yet retain the traditional discipline that the martial arts emphasize. We have programs for adults and kids and welcome everyone to participate. Welcome Mat is a community based program that has purposely housed itself in community centers and other public places since its inception. It is our intention to offer top quality coaching and instruction for a fair and inexpensive financial cost.

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