Gospel Beyond the DŌ Tatami: Reformed Sports Theology, Jiu-Jitsu, and Human Formation in a Connected World (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798187745630)

GOSPEL BEYOND THE DŌ TATAMI

In a generation marked by anxiety, family fragmentation, and a constant search for identity, an essential question arises: is it possible to find a space for human formation, discipleship, and Christian mission within sports?

In GOSPEL BEYOND THE DŌ TATAMI, pastor and Jiu-Jitsu black belt Felipe Abreu presents an innovative proposal for a Reformed Theology of Sport, connecting Christian faith, martial arts, character formation, and the holistic development of the human person.

Drawing on real-life experiences in churches, missionary projects, and martial arts academies, the author demonstrates how the mat can become an environment of discipline, belonging, care, and transformation-especially for young people facing identity crises, the absence of a father figure, and emotional challenges.

Without romanticizing sports or reducing the Gospel to a mere motivational tool, the book offers a solid biblical reflection on the body, culture, mission, discipleship, and redemption.

More than just a book about Jiu-Jitsu, this is a work about people.

Ideal for:

- Pastors and Christian leaders
- Teachers and educators
- Coaches and athletes
- Missionaries
- Parents and families
- Theology students
- Martial arts practitioners

A read that challenges the reader to view sports not merely as physical activity, but as an opportunity for human formation and Christian witness.

"The Gospel goes beyond."

Author: Samuel Vitalino
ISBN-13: 9798187745630
Publisher: Independently Published
Language: English
Published: 07/27/2026
Pages: 324
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.64lbs
Size: 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.81d