Tapmonster: Ideas about Grappling for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) and Submission Wrestling

By Bakari Akil II, Ph.D.

Tapmonster: Ideas about Grappling for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) and Submission Wrestling - Bakari Akil II, Ph.D.
  • Release Date: 2012-04-03
  • Genre: Sports & Outdoors
Score: 4.5
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Description

There is nothing in the world like grappling! It is primal and in its very essence it is what life is all about; the chase, fun, struggle and survival. It teaches you how to cope with trying situations; teaches you to always search for options and that you can triumph even when the odds are against you.-

This combat art puts you on the Quixotic hunt for the real you, the champ lurking inside. It wants you to find that inner beast that allows you to rip off your shirt, look your opponent in the eye and utter those immortal fighting words made famous by Kimbo Slice, “Run it!” And that is the spirit, in which this book was written.-

"Tapmonster" was written for that grappler who is looking for an extra edge and alternative approaches to grappling.-

In my decade of grappling, I have used many ideas to increase my skills. And since my inspiration has come from many sources, I did not hesitate to include ideas from academic research, other sports and from the ordinary man on the street in this book. I also know that the best way to learn is from those who do it the best. That is why Tapmonster is also filled with ideas from the champions of our sport.-

Tapmonster covers:

-How to deal with FNGs
-The Pump Fake
-The Hands Off Approach
-Snatching and Tripping
-Ambidextrous Thinking
-Shaquille O'Neal and Grappling
-The Importance of Gimmicks
-Belt Chasing
-Grappling Finance
-How the movie Money Ball can help your grappling
-ADCC and BJJ World Champ, Robert Drysdale's key to training
-What Felipe Costa (BJJ World Champion) says about getting good
-How to use the flipped classroom in the grappling environment
-How does Tito Ortiz’s thoughts on MMA relate to grappling?
-The Power of Love and Hate in Grappling
-What can Arnold Schwarzenegger do for your grappling game?
-What’s the secret behind BJJ World Champ, JT Torres’s smile?
-What made Eddie Bravo so confident that he would whisper, “Are you ready?” into an opponent’s ear?-

And much more, so much more!-

(***Tapmonster is not an instructional and is not an exercise book. It is an entertaining book of ideas based on the DIME Concept (Dream - Inspire - Motivate - Entertain/Educate)

Reviews

  • After reading this I can't wait to get to class!

    5
    By Paul Dirac
    I have never been so energized from reading a book. I finished this book on a Saturday night and I wanted to go to class so bad, but I had to wait until Monday morning. I love grappling but sometimes it can get a little stale. Tapmonster helped me look at grappling in an entirely different light and has given me numerous ideas on how to improve my game.