This video was recorded during a pre-training warm-up for BJJ. This is just a small portion of the mobility and flexibility work that I do as part of my injury-prevention sequence. The purpose is to get the body primed and ready to move. Good for general mobility, flexibility, and warming up the hips and legs.

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Mat burn is a common occurence in grappling sports and it can also be a dangerous. Making sure that any open wounds heal quickly and without infection is important to keep training. Here is a way that I tape my foot when I have gotten mat burn in the past.

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Mat burn is a common occurence in grappling sports and it can also be a dangerous. Making sure that any open wounds heal quickly and without infection is important to keep training. Here is a way that I tape my foot when I have gotten mat burn in the past.

Here is a link for the pre wrap: https://www.amazon.com/Mixed-Colors-Bulk-Prewrap-Athletic/dp/B006MIX7QI/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1522663423&sr=8-4&keywords=prewrap+athletic+tape

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My trip to Singapore was amazing, but all of the training & traveling definitely took a toll on my body. Fortunately, I was able to try out the compression and cryotherapy at Evolve MMA, to help reduce soreness & inflammation, circulate blood flow, and get me feeling back to 100%!
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Easy solo BJJ warm-up exercises to get the legs and hips moving using a belt. Use the tension from the belt and feet to move the kips in multiple planes. Feel for restrictions and tightness and gently move into the areas where you feel tight. Spend as much time as you feel is necessary with this technique.

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Easy solo BJJ warm-up exercises to get the legs and hips moving using a belt. Use the tension from the belt and feet to move the kips in multiple planes. Feel for restrictions and tightness and gently move into the areas where you feel tight. Spend as much time as you feel is necessary with this technique.

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In this video I answer a question from Rob, a 55 year-old surfer who tore his ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) when he was 17, and never got it repaired. He wanted to learn self-defense and wanted to know if he would be able to do BJJ at his age and with his injury.

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Trigger points, knots, and painful muscles are an annoying and consistent part of BJJ. Using the theracane has helped me substantially to not only reduce painful trigger points in my muscles, but help with muscle recovery, decrease tension, and improve motion in the joints that are effected by the muscles.
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How to have less injuries in BJJ class, and how to recover better between training sessions. I think this is really important stuff!

If you’re interested in this topic then also check out:

A Basic Weightlifting Workout for BJJ and Martial Arts

Can You Train BJJ with a Bad Neck?

Steps for Coming Back from an Injury

Rib Injuries in BJJ and Grappling

How and Why to Tape Your Fingers in BJJ

How to Train BJJ with an Injured Arm

The AC Joint of the shoulder, better known as the Acromio-clavicular joint is where the bones of the acromion of the scapula (shoulder blade) and the Clavicle (collar bone) meet. This joint helps with movement of the shoulder and can be injured by landing on your shoulder or even if you run into a knee or hip with the top of the shoulder. This joint can get irritated and painful which will restrict shoulder function. Try this technique using Kinesiotape to reduce tension and assist with pain relief to the area.

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Here are some of my go-to techniques and stretches after training to relax and get a great stretch. This will help with soreness and improve recovery so that you can keep training hard!
If you hate waking up the morning after training with sore and stiff muscles, then try these techniques after class to help.

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These simple bridging exercises can be used for a hip and leg BJJ warm-up, can help build muscle muscular balance and symmetry in the hips, and fight that bent over BJJ posture. Super easy and very beneficial for health and injury-prevention.

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I received a question on Youtube on how to address inner hip/groin pain. I didn’t get much information on the mechanism of injury, how the injury occurred, or how long the pain has been there so this video is meant to encompass just a few of the techniques that can be used. Trial and error will be something to keep in mind as some techniques may be more effective than others.
I would start with gentle range of motion and movement in the area to a comfortable range. Gradual progression to stretching exercises. Also do the exercises to comfort and discontinue if pain increases. Seeing a medical professional is always a great idea if symptoms do not improve.
I break down a few of the techniques that I have demonstrated throughout some of the videos on the channel and picked the ones that could get some results and improvement.
Make sure to think about the body as a whole and not just look at the hip for treatment, but also address the low back as well as the knee for possible dysfunction or causes of pain at the hip.
The video for using a voodoo band to floss the hip: https://youtu.be/6heuJUtuL0Y

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Pain or difficulty with bringing the knee to the chest when performing guard retention or with general movement of the hip? This technique will not only improve motion but will decrease tension in the hip flexors as well as reduce pain.
Use the voodoo band and perform a functional movement and strengthening exercises such as a squat to “trick” the hip into flexion without activating the hip flexor muscles so that way you will not increase your pain. The voodoo band is a great option as it can get into areas such as high into the hip joint more easily. Give it a try!
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