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Grapple Up Unveils Monty's First Jiu-Jitsu Competition Book

Announcement posted by Fruitful Group 25 Sep 2024

Authored by Double-Black Belt Champion Romina Titanti and Youth World Champion Oliver Funge

Romina Titanti co-founder of Grapple Up, looks to inspire a new generation of grapplers with the launch of a children's book to help then navigate nerves, competition, resilience and a holistic training philosophy including mind, body, skill, belly and rest.

 

Grapple Up is thrilled to announce the launch of Monty's first Jiujitsu Competition, a captivating new storybook authored by this dynamic duo. This inspiring book is set to hit shelves on the 30th of September, aiming to introduce children to the transformative power of the grappling arts.

 

 

At Grapple Up, our life-long mission is to nurture balanced, healthy kids through the practice of grappling. 

 

Monty's first Jiujitsu Competition is a testament to this mission, weaving together themes of holistic training, wellbeing, emotional intelligence, and redefined success in a way that resonates with young readers.

 

In this beautifully illustrated story, children will follow Monty on his thrilling jiu-jitsu journey. Through engaging narratives and relatable characters, young readers will learn about naming and confronting difficult emotions, understanding holistic training, and viewing success from a fresh perspective. The book serves as a gentle yet powerful tool to help children navigate their emotional landscapes while promoting physical and mental wellbeing.

 

Author Romina Titanti brings her extensive experience and passion for jiu-jitsu to the pages of this book. Oliver's youthful take on navigating training and competition provides one-of-a-kind language that kids are bound to resonate with. Their insights and expertise provide a rich and authentic narrative, making the story both educational and entertaining.

 

"We believe that Monty's first Jiujitsu Competition will not only entertain children but also equip them with valuable sport and life skills," said Romina Titanti. "Through Monty's story, we hope to inspire young readers to embrace the principles of jiu-jitsu and apply them to their everyday lives, fostering a balanced and healthy outlook."

 

Join us in celebrating the launch of Monty's first Jiujitsu Competition and take the first step towards empowering your child with the wisdom of the grappling arts. The book will be available for purchase on Amazon.com.au on September 30th, 2024.

Find out more here - https://www.grappleup.com.au/grappleupbook

 

About Grapple Up

Grapple Up is dedicated to promoting the physical and mental wellbeing of children through the practice of grappling arts. Our mission is to cultivate balanced, healthy kids by integrating holistic training and emotional intelligence into our programs and resources. 

 

For more information, visit www.grappleup.com.au 

 

About Romina Titanti & Oliver Funge

Romina Titanti is a double-black belt and Australian Champion in both Jiu-jitsu and Judo, with a passion for teaching and inspiring the next generation. Through her work, Romina not only aims to share the benefits of the grappling arts with children around the world but aims to help parents support their child through their grappling  and growing journey. 

 

Oliver Funge is a 3x National Champion and Youth World Champion in the sport. He loves travelling to different places nationally and internationally to compete, embracing the challenge as well as the differences in the types of competitions and competitors he encounters. He understands the importance of a balanced, healthy and active lifestyle and cannot wait to show other children how their lifestyles can also be improved through the art of Brazilian jiu-jitsu and the Grapple Up virtual hub.