{"title":"Published Dead Roots Library","description":"\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"68wjm8\" data-start=\"393\" data-end=\"425\"\u003e\n\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"397\" data-end=\"425\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"68wjm8\" data-start=\"393\" data-end=\"425\"\u003e\n\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"397\" data-end=\"425\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"68wjm8\" data-start=\"393\" data-end=\"425\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"397\" data-end=\"425\"\u003e5-Star BookView Reviewed Cookbook\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"426\" data-end=\"658\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"426\" data-end=\"471\"\u003eGains \u0026amp; Grappling: The Hardgainer’s Bible\u003c\/strong\u003e earned a \u003cstrong data-start=\"481\" data-end=\"519\"\u003e5-star review from BookView Review\u003c\/strong\u003e, praised for its raw voice, practical recipes, and performance-focused approach to food for fighters, grapplers, lifters, and hardgainers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-start=\"683\" data-end=\"792\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"685\" data-end=\"792\"\u003e“A must-read for anyone who views food as fuel, recovery, and part of the grind.”\u003cbr data-start=\"766\" data-end=\"769\"\u003e— \u003cstrong data-start=\"773\" data-end=\"792\"\u003eBookView Review\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"773\" data-end=\"792\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bookviewreview.com\/2026\/05\/21\/bookview-review-gains-grappling-the-hardgainers-bible-by-cyclops\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Gains \u0026amp; Grappling: The Hardgainer’s Bible review by Jake Roaf\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"773\" data-end=\"792\"\u003eRead the 5-Star BookView Review \u0026amp; Author Interview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"s73yi4\" data-start=\"130\" data-end=\"174\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"134\" data-end=\"174\"\u003eReviewed by Kids Picture Book Review\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"176\" data-end=\"360\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"176\" data-end=\"211\"\u003eRidge and the Path of Jiu-Jitsu\u003c\/strong\u003e was reviewed by \u003cstrong data-start=\"228\" data-end=\"256\"\u003eKids Picture Book Review\u003c\/strong\u003e, highlighting the book’s message of confidence, perseverance, respect, and growth through martial arts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-start=\"362\" data-end=\"523\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"364\" data-end=\"523\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"364\" data-end=\"488\"\u003e“\u003c\/strong\u003eA children’s jiu-jitsu story about patience, courage, confidence, and learning how to keep going when things get hard.”\u003cbr data-start=\"488\" data-end=\"491\"\u003e— \u003cstrong data-start=\"495\" data-end=\"523\"\u003eKids Picture Book Review\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"364\" data-end=\"488\"\u003e   \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"364\" data-end=\"523\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"364\" data-end=\"488\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kidspicturebookreview.com\/childrens-book-reviews\/ridge-and-the-path-of-jiu-jitsu\" title=\"Ridge and the Path of Jiu-Jitsu Review by Jake Roaf\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRead the Kids Picture Book Review\u003c\/a\u003e         \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"727\" data-end=\"853\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"727\" data-end=\"853\"\u003eThe Published Dead Roots Library is the official home for books created through Dead Roots Fight Co. and written by Jake Roaf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"855\" data-end=\"1116\"\u003eFrom jiu-jitsu-inspired storytelling to bold, personality-driven concepts, this collection brings together books built from creativity, grit, and originality. Every title reflects the spirit behind the brand — real, distinct, and rooted in something meaningful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1118\" data-end=\"1246\"\u003eCurrent releases include \u003cem data-start=\"1143\" data-end=\"1176\"\u003eRidge and the Path of Jiu-Jitsu\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem data-start=\"1181\" data-end=\"1223\"\u003eGains \u0026amp; Grappling: The Hardgainers Bible\u003c\/em\u003e, with more on the way.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"gains-grappling-the-hardgainers-bible","title":"Gains \u0026 Grappling: The Hardgainers Bible (Hardcover) by Jake Roaf","description":"\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"68wjm8\" data-start=\"393\" data-end=\"425\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"397\" data-end=\"425\"\u003e5-Star BookView Reviewed Cookbook\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"426\" data-end=\"658\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"426\" data-end=\"471\"\u003eGains \u0026amp; Grappling: The Hardgainer’s Bible\u003c\/strong\u003e earned a \u003cstrong data-start=\"481\" data-end=\"519\"\u003e5-star review from BookView Review\u003c\/strong\u003e, praised for its raw voice, practical recipes, and performance-focused approach to food for fighters, grapplers, lifters, and hardgainers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-start=\"683\" data-end=\"792\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"685\" data-end=\"792\"\u003e“A must-read for anyone who views food as fuel, recovery, and part of the grind.”\u003cbr data-start=\"766\" data-end=\"769\"\u003e— \u003cstrong data-start=\"773\" data-end=\"792\"\u003eBookView Review\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"773\" data-end=\"792\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bookviewreview.com\/2026\/05\/21\/bookview-review-gains-grappling-the-hardgainers-bible-by-cyclops\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Gains \u0026amp; Grappling: The Hardgainer’s Bible review by Jake Roaf\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"773\" data-end=\"792\"\u003eRead the 5-Star BookView Review \u0026amp; Author Interview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWritten and illustrated by Jake Roaf, Gains \u0026amp; Grappling is a high-calorie cookbook built for hardgainers, fighters, lifters, and anyone trying to put on real size without eating like a bird. Packed with heavy meals, recovery fuel, and no-BS nutrition, this book is made for people who train hard, work hard, and need food that actually gets the job done. Inspired by the grind of jiu-jitsu, strength training, and everyday hustle, Gains \u0026amp; Grappling brings together bold flavors, serious calories, and a raw attitude that hits different from the average “healthy cookbook.” This is food for growth, recovery, and getting after it.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DeadRootsFightCo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44136751464499,"sku":null,"price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0688\/4897\/5923\/files\/IMG_8886.jpg?v=1775425197"},{"product_id":"ridge-and-the-path-of-jiu-jitsu-hardcover","title":"Ridge And The Path Of Jiu-Jitsu (Hardcover) by Jake Roaf","description":"\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"s73yi4\" data-start=\"130\" data-end=\"174\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"134\" data-end=\"174\"\u003eReviewed by Kids Picture Book Review\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"176\" data-end=\"360\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"176\" data-end=\"211\"\u003eRidge and the Path of Jiu-Jitsu\u003c\/strong\u003e was reviewed by \u003cstrong data-start=\"228\" data-end=\"256\"\u003eKids Picture Book Review\u003c\/strong\u003e, highlighting the book’s message of confidence, perseverance, respect, and growth through martial arts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-start=\"362\" data-end=\"523\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"364\" data-end=\"523\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"364\" data-end=\"488\"\u003e“\u003c\/strong\u003eA children’s jiu-jitsu story about patience, courage, confidence, and learning how to keep going when things get hard.”\u003cbr data-start=\"488\" data-end=\"491\"\u003e— \u003cstrong data-start=\"495\" data-end=\"523\"\u003eKids Picture Book Review\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"364\" data-end=\"488\"\u003e   \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"364\" data-end=\"523\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"364\" data-end=\"488\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kidspicturebookreview.com\/childrens-book-reviews\/ridge-and-the-path-of-jiu-jitsu\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Ridge and the Path of Jiu-Jitsu by Jake Roaf\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e Read the Kids Picture Book Review\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kidspicturebookreview.com\/childrens-book-reviews\/ridge-and-the-path-of-jiu-jitsu\" title=\"Ridge and the Path of Jiu-Jitsu by Jake Roaf\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e    \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"364\" data-end=\"523\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWritten and illustrated by Jake Roaf, Ridge and the Path of Jiu-Jitsu is an inspiring children’s book about courage, discipline, and believing in yourself. Follow Ridge, a young boy with big glasses and even bigger dreams, as he begins his jiu-jitsu journey. From healthy breakfasts and warm-ups to learning new moves and facing first-day nerves, Ridge discovers that real strength is built through patience, heart, and showing up. Set against a fun, colorful backdrop and written for young readers, this story is perfect for kids who love martial arts, confidence-building stories, and positive life lessons. Perfect for: young grapplers and martial arts families kids learning confidence and perseverance parents looking for a positive, motivational children’s book Ridge and the Path of Jiu-Jitsu is a story about bravery, kindness, and taking that very first step onto the mats. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DeadRootsFightCo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44181647949875,"sku":"2j5677","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0688\/4897\/5923\/files\/Ridge_And_The_Path_Of_Jiu-Jitsu_Jake_Roaf.png?v=1775424176"}],"url":"https:\/\/deadrootsfightco.com\/collections\/gains-grappling-the-hardgainers-bible.oembed","provider":"DeadRootsFightCo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}