I have been focusing more on active stretching and movement to assist with engaging and firing muscle groups to get warmed up for training or activity.

By actively moving the legs and hips, I’m activating the muscles which gets them firing, and ultimately warms up the tissue and gets the areas prepare and ready for movement.

An active warm up with movement and muscle activation is key in performance as well as decreased risk of injury.

I go through a number of variations with this exercise and have found it challenging and beneficial while trying it out.

Let me know your thoughts and send me any questions below!

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Whether you are going for a takedown, defending a takedown, passing the guard, or even when exploding to a new position, the feet are integral in being effective in all of these tasks.

In this video I share a multi-faceted approach on how to deal with foot pain.

1. The video demonstrates a way to stretch and reduce tension in the plantar fascia (the tissue under the foot).

2. Mobilize and improve range of motion in the ankle joint.

3. How to stretch the calf muscles.

This is a solid warm-up (shorter hold times and more dynamic stretching) or a great cool down to decrease tightness, pain, and stiffness after a tough training session (longer stretches and hold times).

If you are in the Louisville area and interested in working with me for your recovery or injury-prevention needs then head over to https://mbodilouisville.com or send me a message!

More videos and exercise tips at https://jiujitsutherapist.com

Check me out on The Chewjitsu Podcast with my co-host, BJJ Black Belt Nick “Chewy” Albin of www.chewjitsu.net for some great jiu-jitsu conversation and interviews! http://chewjitsu.libsyn.com

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