New Article: Barbell Workout for Fighters

Steve Scott and John Saylor, authors of Conditioning for Combat Sports, outline a "bread and butter" barbell workout for grapplers and fighters.

New Book: Wrestle & Win

Turtle Press has released Wrestle & Win: Wrestler's Guide to Strength, Conditioning, Nutrition and College Preparation by Steve Kimpel. This book is a comprehensive guide to the in-season and off-season training habits necessary to succeed at the state or national level.

First, find out exactly what kind of strength training and conditioning you should be doing, including how to get the most out of your time in the weight room and what type of workouts to do during the off-season. Then get the facts on eating right, making weight and evaluating supplements. Finally, learn how to successfully make the transition from high school to college wrestling, including an inside view of the recruiting process and a step-by-step plan for getting recognized by college coaches.

New Article: Gripping and Tie-ups in Grappling

We've posted a new article, The Importance of Gripping and Tie Ups in Grappling, by Steve Scott in the Martial Arts Training Tips library.

Preorder and Save: Throws and Takedowns Book

Steve Scott's newest book, Throws and Takedowns for Sambo, Judo, Jujitsu and Submission Grappling, is scheduled for release on September 25th. Learn to dominate opponents with the explosive throws, sweeps and takedowns of Sambo. Coach Steve Scott teaches 75 of the most eff ective ways to put your opponent on the mat and keep him there. Whether you compete in sambo, judo, jujitsu, submission grappling or MMA, the techniques Takedowns and Th rows for Sambo, Judo, Jujitsu and Submission Grappling will arm you with an arsenal of explosive, functional throws and takedowns. Preorder now and pay only $14.95.

Just in: Drills for Grapplers book

Steve Scott's latest book has just hit our warehouses. DRILLS FOR GRAPPLERS is a slim but essential collection of conditioning and skill drills for anyone who practices a grappling style. You get over 50 drills and games for individuals, partners and groups, kids and adults, beginner through elite level. This is an essential book for instructors and coaches and a great way to take your training to the next level.

Grappling Practice: Drilling Pins and Breakdowns

In this excerpt from the forthcoming book Groundfighting Pins and Breakdowns, Coach Steve Scott shares his methods for drill-training on breakdowns and pins. This is a great article for students of MMA, jujitsu, judo and sambo looking for a proven way to structure training sessions.