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Founded in 1969 by Steve Scott, the Welcome Mat Judo and Jujitsu Club is the most successful and oldest judo club in the Kansas City area. While we make no boastful claims, Welcome Mat has a tradition of success with over 400 athletes who have won (and continue to win) national and international medals in judo, sambo, sport jujitsu, submission grappling, sumo and MMA. Athletes from Welcome Mat have competed in a variety of combat sports since the club’s inception.  As Kenney Brink once told me; “Let me know if we’re going to a judo or sambo tournament this weekend so I know what gear to pack in my bag.”  Of course, there are distinct differences in each discipline, but our approach at Welcome Mat has been to develop athletes who are successful in a variety of combat sports.  Judo has been a primary sport for many years, but our Shingitai approach to jujitsu, as well as the training we offer in sambo all combine to develop a well-rounded and well-prepared athlete.      Welcome Mat respects the basic tenets of Kodokan Judo and recognizes Prof. Jigoro Kano as the genius and innovator he was.  Prof. Kano’s judo has been the basis for a variety of grappling sports, including the sambo of the Soviet Union and John Saylor’s Shingitai jujitsu.  We sincerely respect the traditions of the martial arts, but it’s our belief that function dictates form. Our approach is that an effective technique is an effective technique, whether it’s done in a judo match, a sambo match or in a sport jujitsu match or in a self-defense jujitsu situation.    Welcome Mat issues belt rank promotions in both Shingitai Jujitsu and Kodokan Judo.  Our approach to issuing belt ranks is not to promote someone based on the minimum standards, but on a standard of excellence.  Your skill level is more important than the color of your belt.  Belt rank is not issued in sambo, in keeping with the tradition of that sport.  There are some places and organizations that issue belt ranks in sambo, but it’s not a common practice (and has not been a common practice) in Russian sambo so we don’t use belt ranks in sambo at Welcome Mat.” Our approach is to develop well-rounded, skilled and confident athletes in both sport and self-defense.” All areas of skill are emphasized. Skill training in many techniques used in judo, sambo, sport jujitsu and submission grappling such as throws, takedowns, armlocks, chokes and strangles, hold-downs and leglocks are emphasized.  Self-defense skills such as wrist and armlocks, striking techniques, and specialized personal safety skills are emphasized in our self-defense classes.       Welcome Mat offers a wide range of training opportunities in grappling and self-defense for anyone who is interested in studying Shingitai Jujitsu, Kodokan Judo or Russian Sambo. We introduced Russian Sambo to the Kansas City area in 1977 and have been a national leader in that sport since.  Welcome Mat is one of the leading training centers in the United States for Shingitai Jujitsu and has been instrumental in the development and growth of Kodokan Judo in this area since 1969.  Our approach is to offer the best quality coaching possible in an antmosphere where everyone is welcome.  Our group of coaches, headed by Steve Scott, are some of the best technicians and teachers in the United States.  We believe that if you are successful, we are successful.  JUDO IS FOR EVERYONEIn fact, all the martial arts are for everyone. Our philosophy is that judo and the martial arts serve as a great vehicle for personal growth and achievement. Our program offers instruction for all levels of interest; from beginners to elite-level athletes. Whether you want to learn a martial art for physical fitness, self-defense or to pursue judo or any of the martial arts as a competitive sport, Welcome Mat provides high-quality coaching in a friendly and clean atmosphere.A LOCAL CLUB WITH WORLD-CLASS RESULTSAthletes and coaches from Welcome Mat have competed at all levels of competition in judo, sambo, sumo, sport jujitsu, submission grappling and MMA all across the United States and in over 25 countries, but more importantly, Welcome Mat members have used judo and the other martial arts to enrich their lives in many ways. Judo and the other martial arts are, first and foremost, great methods of physical education. Our coaching staff has the technical skill, experience and coaching ability to help you achieve your goals, whether you want to be an elite-level judo, sambo, jujitsu or sumo athlete or if you want physical fitness, self-confidence or self-defense. Our coaches believe that if you are successful, then they are successful.A POSITIVE, OPEN ATMOSPHEREWe provide a positive and open atmosphere while retaining the traditional discipline of the martial arts. Parents-judo and the other martial arts are excellent for physical fitness, discipline and teaching mature behavior to children. Our coaches go through intensive coach education programs and work great with kids. Adults-Welcome Mat provides high-quality, authentic and technically skillful coaching in all of our martial arts programs. Welcome Mat athletes have won 4 gold medals, 4 silver medals and 2 bronze medals at the World Sambo Championships, as well as gold, silver and bronze medals at the Sambo World Cup and Pan American Games. Welcome Mat athletes have won over 250 gold, silver and bronze medals at many U.S. National Sambo Championships. Becky Scott, the first American female sambo athlete to win a World Championship, holds the USA sign as captain of the 1983 U.S. Team at the World Sambo Championships.  Chris Heckadon on the podium after winning the Gold Medal at the FIAS World Open Sambo Championships. Chris has won one Gold and one Silver at the World Championships as well as a silver medal at the Sambo World Cup in France.Contents:Ankle Picks-A Tactical Approach from Sambo Ashi Waza Foot Sweeps, Reaps and HooksBasics of Sankaku JIme Triangle Choke Basics-Snap Down and Get His Back Drill Glahn Special Guilliotine in Judogi Glahn Special Guillotine from Sprawl In-Depth Analysis of Sumi Gaeshi JUJI GATAME SCHOOL Core Curriculum Juji Gatame School Levers and Leg Press JUJI GATAME SCHOOL SPINNING JUJI GATAME Knee Drop Throws In-Depth Look Leg Lacing and Leg, Knee and Ankle Locks Newaza by Bob Corwin Sambo Fanning Armlock Vlad Koulikov Sambo Not For The Faint of Heart Part 1 Sambo Thigh Lift Throws Using Georgian Grip Scissors Throw and Transition to Leglocks Sit-Through Waki Gatame-Ude Garami Sumi Gaeshi Opponent on All Fours Thigh Sweep Okuri Momo Barai In-Depth Uchi Mata- 4 Variations Uchikomi and Butsukari TrainingWelcome Mat is a member club affiliated with the American Sambo Association and USA Sambo.http://www.welcomematjudoclub.com/index.html