February 2023 Book Survey Part 1
Welcome to the February 2023 book survey, part one. I decided to break this month's survey into three posts. This is the first, and the others will follow shortly. Introduction In February 2023, I (Richard) continued my reading plan. This month I surveyed grappling/striking/power, exotic arts, and kicking. This post covers grappling/striking/power. The Sambo Encyclopedia: Comprehensive Throws, Holds, and Submission Techniques For All Grappling Styles, Steve Scott, 2015/2019 I bought a print version of The Sambo Encyclopedia , but there is also a Kindle edition . My copy is a 8 1/2 inches by 10 7/8 inches paperback with 332 black and white pages. There appears to be a 2015 edition, as well as a 2006 book called Championship Sambo . I am a big fan of Mr. Scott's approach to all grappling arts, including judo and sambo. In this text, his coverage of technique starts with essentials on page 20. The pages could use a better layout. Some wasted space means the photos ...