How to stay calm before your BJJ match.

This is my go-to sequence before and after BJJ training.

1. Shoulder circle at wall
2. Open Book Stretch
3. Hamstring-Lunge Stretch

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Check out this super easy way to tape an injured wrist.

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In this video, I was asked my thoughts on Gi vs. No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu.

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In this Q&A video, I discuss some guidelines on whether you can train with a partial ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) Tear.

Keep in mind that everyone’s situation is different and unique, and this advice is based on my interactions with the athletes I have worked with.

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In this clip I provide some simple ideas, concepts, and exercises for knee stability.
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In this Q&A, I share some ideas on exercises and techniques to limit injury risk.

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In this brief introduction, I share some ideas on why its important for you to have a cool-down/after training/recovery routine.

I chat with my coach, Chewy, about how this sequence can be helpful in your overall health and well-being.

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And thanks to @Chewjitsu for being in the series!

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In this video, I share one of my favorite quotes from Seneca.
I used this quote and idea as a way to step out of my comfort zone and I hope that this idea can help you move forward towards something you are wanting to accomplish.

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I wanted to share the idea of “joint gapping.” It’s a simple way to create more space in a stiff or tight joint to help with movement.

Essentially, you can use a towel or another object to act as a fulcrum to create a gapping or spacing in the joint.

When a joint is stiff, specifically a “hinge joint” (think of a hinge on the door-opening and closing) such as the elbow and knee, you can see how placing a towel between the joint were the joint bends can create a fulcrum and a gapping to make space.

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In this video, I go over a new research article titled “Injury Patterns, Risk Factors, and Return to Sport in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu: A Cross-sectional Survey of 1140 Athletes” by Maximilian Hinz, MD, Benjamin D. Kleim, MD, Daniel P. Berthold, MD, Daniel P. Berthold.

I review the results, my interpretation of what the findings mean, and some ideas on what to be aware of regarding injuries when training Jiu-Jitsu.

Source: Hinz, M. “Injury Patterns, Risk Factors, and Return to Sport in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu: A Cross-sectional Survey of 1140 Athletes,” Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine, December 20, 2021, https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/23259671211062568

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The Prone Scorpion movement is a valuable one that is a staple in my mobility and warm up routine.

It addresses some important areas of the body that can frequently get stiff and tight.

With rounded posture from sitting and/or Jiu-Jitsu, we develop some common problem areas that come up which include the pec muscles, the back, and also the hips.

The important cue in this video to activate the outer hip is beneficial in helping muscle activation for an even more effective movement.

Perform 5 reps for 5 seconds.

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The way that the body moves and functions is both complex and unique.

The Joint-By-Joint Approach is a concept founded by Physical Therapist Gray Cook, which expresses the idea that each joint of the body tends to have a specific function focused either on mobility or stability, and the joints stack in an alternating pattern.

Mobility is the ability of a joint to move freely, while stability is the ability of a joint to maintain or return to proper alignment. And these joints working properly is vital to the body functioning optimally.

For example: if a mobile joint becomes stiff, then it can lead to a stable joint becoming more mobile, and can lead to instability and even injury.

The video explains this concept in more detail and with some ideas that can be applied right away.

CARs video https://youtu.be/6p1OHgpmVwU

References: Expanding On The Joint-By-Joint Approach http://graycook.com/?p=35

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The 90-90 position is extremely useful and beneficial for hip mobility, and specifically rotation.

Once you are able to get into this position and get into some stretches and dynamic movements, you will notice the benefits.

This position is also beneficial for its variability. One specific exercise from the 90-90 are hovers.

In this video, I take you through a knee hinge hover exercise for some increased challenge for improved hip rotation.

I like to do 2 sets of 5-10 repetitions.

This is a sequence that I learned from the Functional Range Conditioning seminar and Kinstretch instruction from Functional Anatomy Seminars which I use with my clients on a regular basis.

If you’re interested in working with me for a movement assessment and a unique joint mobility training program that has been integral in improving the joint health, strength, and mobility of my clients and myself, reach out at jiujitsutherapist@gmail.com to set up a free call.

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