Sambo Martial Arts Book by Toru Koga (Preowned)

Sambo: The Martial Art Born in Eurasia is a Japanese-language introduction to the history, development, and techniques of Sambo, the grappling and combat sport developed in the former Soviet Union.

Written by Toru Koga and supervised by his father Viktor Koga, the book examines Sambo’s distinctive approach to throws, takedowns, groundwork, joint locks, and competitive strategy. Photographs and technical demonstrations illustrate the dynamic throwing and submission methods for which the art is known, while historical material provides background on Sambo’s development and its relationship to other grappling traditions.

Viktor Koga was one of the most important figures in introducing and developing Sambo in Japan. A highly accomplished grappler with extensive experience in both judo and Sambo, he became particularly influential as an instructor and helped establish greater awareness of Russian/Soviet grappling methods among Japanese martial artists.

A useful reference for students and collectors interested in Sambo, judo, submission grappling, Russian martial arts, and the history of international grappling systems.

Language: Japanese

Length: 63 pages

Publication date: 2006