Growing resilient kids
Teaching kids to manage big emotions & reshape success
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Monty's First Jiu-jitsu Competition!
Build your child' s resilience toolkit. Grapple Up presents Monty’s First Jiu-jitsu Competition! Follow Monty's journey as he travels through the ups and downs of competing in his favourite sport!
This 40-page picture book introduces your child to the concept of holistic training and well-being, naming and confronting difficult emotions, and reshaping what success looks like in a context they can understand.
The Grapple Up Philosophy Told Through Storytelling
SKILL
Mastering their craft. with curiosity and resilience
BODY
Building strong little humans through physical movement
BELLY
An educational pillar that helps fuel little yet mighty bodies
MIND
An early exposure into building resilience and mindfulness
REST
Highlighting the importance of rest in their weekly routine
A story with purpose.
This storybook includes teaching themes:​
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competition and nerves
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managing emotions, including reframing losses into a learning experience
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resilience
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friendships through sport
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forms of grappling
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holistic training and well-being
About The Authors
As a double Black Belt with over 10 years of mat time and 7 years of coaching experience, Professor Romina founded Grapple Up with the mission of creating complete martial artists.
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Along her journey, she has trained, coached, and competed in both Judo and Jiu-jitsu. Heading ventures such as her academy’s kids' program and training young athletes for National and World Championships, she has learned the verbal and physical cues that best resonate with children of all ages, and experience levels, including all around-champion Oliver Funge!.
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Professor Romina and Ollie first crossed paths to improve his takedown game and competition strategy. Oli has won five state titles, two national titles, and a world title since!
The first in the Grapple Up book series is the culmination of all their experiences.
