Knee injuries are one of the most common areas to get injured in jiu-jitsu. Here is one quick tip on how to limit and avoid knee injury.

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On the 30th episode of The Jiu-Jitsu Therapist Podcast, BJJ Black Belt Kenny Degenhardt joins me to discuss everything from his path to getting a black belt in BJJ, his MMA career, training and coaching with some of the best in the world at Team Alpha Male, and how he balances his career as a Locksmith and his training.

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Original Release Date: AUGUST 9, 2017

Hip Impingement also known as pain in the front of the hip when moving the leg and especially bringing the knee towards the chest is problematic for many reasons. The closing on the joint space can lead to compression, pain, and tightness.
Using the monster band to perform distraction is a great way to get a more effective stretch for the joint capsule.
This is a great technique to improve hip motion, decrease hip pain, improve guard retention, and improve overall healthy hip function.

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In this video, Chewy asked about some issues he has had with his elbow. When he was in a bottom guard position, his training partner put pressure on the arm causing the elbow to bend into a painful range. Chewy also explained that he has had difficulty with getting the elbow to bend fully as well as getting into a defensive position in the elbow when he was performing stand-up/MMA.
I assessed Chewy and we get into the elbow and surrounding tissue to loosen up and stretch any of the muscle and ensure that the elbow joint is moving properly and not tight.
Check this video out and use it as a reference to get some ideas on how to deal with elbow pain for BJJ.
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