"Once again, Steve Scott, the most prolific American writer for judo knowledge, has produced a new book on successful play, practice, and competitive judo principles for all levels of judoka. Careful reading is sure to expand one's thoughts, first on the important basics of our sport, second as it accompanies us throughout life’s journey as we study our favorite sport."
-Bruce Toups, 7th dan, former director of development, US Judo, Inc., U.S. team coach and team leader to numerous international judo tournaments
“This is the type of book I wish I had when I started out in judo as a teenager. Winning Judo offers real-world advice to every judo athlete, from a novice starting out to an elite-level judoka looking for a competitive edge.”
—John Saylor, 8th dan, US National Judo Champion, Pan American Judo Medalist, Retired Head Coach of the US Olympic Training Center Judo Squad, Director of the Shingitai Jujitsu Association, Author of Strength and Conditioning Secrets of the World’s Greatest Fighters, Conditioning for Combat Sports and Vital Jujitsu
“I have always enjoyed Steve Scott’s works. His latest book Winning Judo reminds me of my extensive studies and training camps of judo and sambo in the former Soviet Republics. Just like the Soviet coaches and scientists did, Steve has broken down all aspects of judo training in this latest work. This book gives the judo athlete a comprehensive guide to training properly and helping to ensure competitive success on the mat, from local to international tournaments.”
—Gregg Humphreys 5th dan, judo and sambo coach of Dynamo Grappling Concepts, North American editor for Igor Kurinnoy’s SAMBO for Professionals series
“Steve’s passion in life has been to help his athletes and students achieve excellence in their lives, both on and off the judo mat. His coaching helped me win World and Pan American Games gold medals, so I can personally tell you that what is written in this book works. Steve’s my husband as well as having been my personal coach for my athletic career, so I may be a bit biased, but this is a book that every judo or sambo athlete should own and read.”
—Becky Scott, 7th dan, World and Pan American Games sambo champion, US National judo champion, US Olympic Festival judo champion, US team coach for the World Judo Championships (under 21)
“This is the thinking woman (or man)’s book on judo. Whether you are a highly successful competitor or coach, a ‘weekend warrior who has to be at work on Monday’ or any other person who is interested in the whole of judo - history, vocabulary, and structure, this is the book for you.”
—Dr. AnnMaria DeMars, 7th dan, World and Pan American Games judo champion, US National judo champion, US Olympic Festival judo champion
“I’ve been in judo for over 50 years and have seen a lot of books, but when I first read Steve’s book, Winning Judo, I reacted by like a little girl opening a present and found myself enthusiastically saying, ‘That’s a great idea’ or ‘That’s really a cool drill’ on just about every page I read. This book is packed with practical knowledge and information and every judoka reading it will benefit. Steve is not only keeping the sport of judo alive by his work, he is also part of judo’s history.”
—Grace Jividen, 7th dan, World and Pan American Games sambo champion, 1992 judo Olympian, world champio
