Product Description

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #945622 in Books
• Published on: 2002-04
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 296 pages

From the Publisher
We were interested in publishing this work for a variety of reasons. There appeared to be a dearth of quality grappling books on the market and little attention has been paid to no-gi submission fighting. We were also excited with the format of "Submission Fighting Techniques" which was very to the point and up front. With the combination of the large amount of submission techniques offered in the book, the readable format and the low retail price, we feel there is a lot of value for the interested gappler. We know that the customer will be happy with this detailed work.

From the Author
The motivation for writing "Submission Fighting Techniques" came from my own desire to be a better jiu-jitsu fighter and grappler. I was serious about training and wanted to learn all I could about submission holds. However, a search of the available literature was disappointing. Many works were over priced and had very few true techniques. Almost all the books I read spent 25%-40% of their pages describing the history of the writer or their respective art. Many of the books I read spent a great deal of effort in describing how to work out or make a fist. Personally, I do not want a history lesson or to learn how great the writer is or how to do push ups. I want submission holds!

As a result, I created a work for other grapplers who were were looking for submission techniques, at a low price, and with bang for their buck. I had been practicing judo/jiu-jitsu for some eight years and felt that, with some intellegent analysis and creativity, I could produce a quality work. So now you have it "Submission Fighting Techniques". There is no history of the formation of the art, no stories about how good I am, and no advice on how to lift weights for grappling. There is no fluff, just 250 techniques for submitting your opponent. I hope you enjoy it. Thank you.

About the Author
The author, Steven S. Iverson, was introduced to the martial arts by studying Tae Kwon Do with some exposure to Kung Fu. He then studied American style boxing and Judo while attending college. Several years ago, the author began formal instruction in Jiu-Jitsu and has continued to study this sport to its present day. He has competed in organized Judo, Sambo and Jiu-Jitsu tournaments.

Customer Reviews

The real deal
Great book, mostly about MMA/Vale Tudo fighting, a lot of positions are depending on strikes. Nevertheless a lot of moves can be used in submission grappling as well. One of the most complete books written up to now, shows a lot of variations, clear fotos, showing good angles. Highly recommended for wrestlers who want to enter the submission/NHB game as well as for ground and pounders to complete their ground game and get submssions from nearly every position instead of making the sport so bloody.

Good Techniques
Get this book. The second edition of this book is outstanding. The pictures are easy to understand and follow. I have checked out many different books on submission fighting and this one actually delivers. Iverson knows his stuff and it shows in this book.

The Most Detailed Book Out There.
Overall, this was the best book I have read on the subject, hands down. I read Iverson's first book and the second edition is much improved. I appreciated the emphasis on stand up fighting including the many positions such as free striking, closing the distance and the clinch, to include muay thai, underam clinches, and the like. I also liked how much emphasis was placed on striking and how to incorporate it into every position like the rear mount, side control, etc. Making this book a truly complete one are the techniques for repositioning, defenses, and escapes. This book tells me how to do take downs, how to transition from those takedowns to a guard pass, how to secure a good ground control position, and then how to submit my opponent either with knees, elbows, and punches or a variety of submissions. Furthermore, I bought this book from one of the authorized dealers for only $20. What a good deal.