jitseasy https://www.jitseasy.com The Best Jiu-Jitsu Search Engine in the World Fri, 18 Aug 2023 21:31:22 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.4 https://www.jitseasy.com/wp-content/uploads/cropped-jits-logo-100x100.png jitseasy https://www.jitseasy.com 32 32 143216789 I Wanted to Demote Myself as a Brown Belt Training at This Gym https://www.jitseasy.com/i-wanted-to-demote-myself-as-a-brown-belt-training-at-this-gym/ Fri, 18 Aug 2023 21:31:22 +0000 https://www.jitseasy.com/i-wanted-to-demote-myself-as-a-brown-belt-training-at-this-gym/ Today’s video question comes from a Brown Belt who’s hitting a sticky point in his game. To the point where he’s getting beaten by all the lower belts and he feels like he’s doing worse than ever. We’ve all been there at some point. One of the times in my BJJ when I felt like […]

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Today’s video question comes from a Brown Belt who’s hitting a sticky point in his game. To the point where he’s getting beaten by all the lower belts and he feels like he’s doing worse than ever.

We’ve all been there at some point.

One of the times in my BJJ when I felt like this was when I was training at a super tough gym as a Brown Belt. I was visiting and wanted to get some tough training. I got exactly what I wanted, but it was tough! I remember even the blue belts were killing me by the end of it.

So in the video I share some details about what happened and I also share some ideas on how I handle these things.

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Rib injuries are some of the most difficult types of injuries to treat.
They hinder pretty much every aspect of movement and have a tendency to get re-injured easily and also tend to linger due to frequent re-injury.

Here are my 8 tips that will help speed up your recovery and get you back on the mats and back to normal life safely and with less risk of re-injury.

Here are some of the links to videos referenced:

Thoracic CARs https://youtu.be/1M5GxwuHmcs
Cat-Cow https://youtu.be/bKYGb1TgS6o
Open-Book Stretch https://youtu.be/zlCyo3h4TvI

Rotational Strengthening https://youtu.be/UH88rKzsD74

Diaphragmatic Breathing https://youtu.be/DTKbM_t1RN0

General Mobility for the thoracic spine and ribs https://youtu.be/hVfzCE3NgRQ

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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]]> 215916 Get Better At Guard Retention and Inverting With This Movement Drill https://www.jitseasy.com/get-better-at-guard-retention-and-inverting-with-this-movement-drill/ Fri, 17 May 2019 15:32:16 +0000 https://www.jitseasy.com/get-better-at-guard-retention-and-inverting-with-this-movement-drill/ This movement sequence has been a useful flow drill for Jiu-Jitsu to activate your hips through the bridge and hip escape sequence followed by a shoulder roll. This sequence has been useful to warm up the hips and back and is a great technique to practice guard retention or with getting more comfortable with inverting. […]

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This movement sequence has been a useful flow drill for Jiu-Jitsu to activate your hips through the bridge and hip escape sequence followed by a shoulder roll.

This sequence has been useful to warm up the hips and back and is a great technique to practice guard retention or with getting more comfortable with inverting.

Make sure to start slow and controlled with the movement. It is important to avoid rolling on your neck by tucking the chin and rolling over the shoulders and upper back.

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]]> 159049 Hip 90-90 Cool-Down Stretches At The Wall Will Improve Your Guard Retention And Save Your Knees https://www.jitseasy.com/hip-90-90-cool-down-stretches-at-the-wall-will-improve-your-guard-retention-and-save-your-knees/ Wed, 13 Mar 2019 17:18:59 +0000 https://www.jitseasy.com/hip-90-90-cool-down-stretches-at-the-wall-will-improve-your-guard-retention-and-save-your-knees/ Getting into the 90-90 position is very important as it is a great way to work on hip mobility necessary for general mobility and getting into certain guard positions in BJJ. I discovered that using a wall can be both a great way to isolate the hips and limit compensation. Using these techniques as part […]

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Getting into the 90-90 position is very important as it is a great way to work on hip mobility necessary for general mobility and getting into certain guard positions in BJJ.

I discovered that using a wall can be both a great way to isolate the hips and limit compensation. Using these techniques as part of a cool down or accessory mobility work is crucial in providing the necessary hip motion thats needed in guard retention in BJJ.

Also, the more mobility in the hips, the better the positioning of the legs and the less stress on the knees. Better hip position equals less stress and injury to the knees.

Give this a try while performing all of the movements to comfort.

Holding 5-10 seconds per movement into external and internal hip rotations at 5 repetitions and then alternating positions and performing the other side. 2-3 sets total.

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]]> 151754 Quick Tips for improving BJJ posture and muscle symmetry https://www.jitseasy.com/quick-tips-for-improving-bjj-posture-and-muscle-symmetry/ https://www.jitseasy.com/quick-tips-for-improving-bjj-posture-and-muscle-symmetry/#comments Sat, 08 Sep 2018 17:48:51 +0000 https://www.jitseasy.com/quick-tips-for-improving-bjj-posture-and-muscle-symmetry/ Muscle imbalances occur not only in BJJ, but from life in general. Most of the things that we do throughout the day places us in a forward head and rounded shoulders posture as well as a bent trunk along with bent knees and hips. A great way to think about muscle symmetry is to stretch […]

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Muscle imbalances occur not only in BJJ, but from life in general. Most of the things that we do throughout the day places us in a forward head and rounded shoulders posture as well as a bent trunk along with bent knees and hips.

A great way to think about muscle symmetry is to stretch the areas that are tight (neck muscles, pec, front of the hips, and hamstrings), while strengthening the areas that may not be activated as much (back of the shoulders and shoulder blade musculature, glutes, and outer hips).

These are just general guidelines and just because muscle are tight does not mean they are strong and vice versa, muscles that are stretched/loose are not necessarily weak, but these are just general guidelines so take this information with the idea that there are variables and not absolutes when discussing posture and muscle symmetry.

Here are a few of the videos I recommend but there are plenty on my page and other pages so feel free to explore and see what works!
Also, check out my e-Book for healthy shoulders, which is a good place to get some solid stretches and strengthening exercises as well!

Neck and shoulder stretching: https://youtu.be/e8RvkTWHogU

Shoulder and shoulder-blade strengthening: https://youtu.be/O-fyNTPJU_k

Hip stretching: https://youtu.be/BTjHFgrZPgs or the hip mobility sequence: https://youtu.be/-ffAG8QWPWg

Hip strengthening: https://youtu.be/9G4yL3gxYl8

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Bad posture and pain limit not only everyday life but will also make training jiu-jitsu difficult. Corrective exercises as well as mobility techniques are extremely important to prevent injury, improve function, and ultimately allow you to train harder and more frequently with less likelihood to get injured.

It is much easier to prevent an injury than it is recover from one.

This video has 3 techniques that are effective and very important to address your impairments and limitations and ultimately help prevent injury. Only perform these exercises to comfort.

1. Thoracic extension over a foam roller. 1-2 minutes

2. Archer exercise. 10 repetitions.

3. Standing trunk bends with arm reach. 10 repetitions.

If you are in the Louisville area and dealing with injuries, reach out at https://www.proformrehab.com/ to see how we can help you get back to training.

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

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Hip mobility is one of the most important elements in having a guard that is not only tough to pass, but one that is effective in attacking when going for submissions.

The ability to have mobile hips will allow for improved guard retention, improved positioning, improved submissions, and REDUCED risk of knee injury.

The hips are so important and are crucial in all aspects of BJJ. This active hip mobility sequence is not only an excellent warm-up, but it will work wonders in improving your hip mobility, leg flexibility, and will ultimately improve your jiu-jitsu while helping to reduce the risk of low back, hip, and knee injury.

If you are in the Louisville area and dealing with injuries, reach out at https://www.proformrehab.com/ to see how we can help you get back to training.

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

Check out The Jiu-Jitsu Therapist Podcast with great conversations on some big names in grappling and injury-prevention and training tips. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/t…

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]]> https://www.jitseasy.com/this-warm-up-will-make-your-hips-feel-amazing-and-help-with-a-better-guard-for-bjj/feed/ 0 66384 Rotator Cuff Strengthening Variation To Build Healthy Shoulders For BJJ https://www.jitseasy.com/rotator-cuff-strengthening-variation-to-build-healthy-shoulders-for-bjj/ https://www.jitseasy.com/rotator-cuff-strengthening-variation-to-build-healthy-shoulders-for-bjj/#comments Sat, 14 Jul 2018 21:43:23 +0000 https://www.jitseasy.com/?p=64861 This video is part of my soon to be released video e-book on Shoulder Health For BJJ. Its basically the exercises from my e-book in video format. This exercise is a progression of the basic rotator cuff strengthening exercise where the arm is at your side. This variation is especially important to build healthy shoulders […]

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This video is part of my soon to be released video e-book on Shoulder Health For BJJ. Its basically the exercises from my e-book in video format. This exercise is a progression of the basic rotator cuff strengthening exercise where the arm is at your side.

This variation is especially important to build healthy shoulders for grapplers and pretty much everyone.

Kimuras, Americanas, and Omoplatas are a few of the submissions that will attack the shoulders in this position of the arm and could compromise and injure the shoulder joint as well as the rotator cuff musculature.

These exercises are a way to help protect the shoulders, build essential strength to promote optimal shoulder function, and also prevent injury.

Doing these exercises does not mean that you should not tap from a submission or get your shoulder cranked, its always a smart idea to tap in order to prevent injury and continue training. But if your shoulder gets compromised and you are late to tap or the submission comes on quicker than expected, then these exercises can help reduce the risk of injury.

This is just one peice of the puzzle to have healthy shoulders, and is a great addition to an already solid healthy shoulder program.

If you are wondering how to get healthy shoulders, then check out my free e-book available now at www.jiujitsutherapist.com and request your free copy today!

If you are in the Louisville area and dealing with injuries, reach out at https://www.proformrehab.com/ to see how we can help you get back to training.

More videos and exercise tips at www.jiujitsutherapist.com

Check out The Jiu-Jitsu Therapist Podcast with great conversations on some big names in grappling and injury-prevention and training tips. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/t…

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]]> https://www.jitseasy.com/rotator-cuff-strengthening-variation-to-build-healthy-shoulders-for-bjj/feed/ 5 64861 This is the blueprint to get you back to BJJ after injury https://www.jitseasy.com/this-is-the-blueprint-to-get-you-back-to-bjj-after-injury/ https://www.jitseasy.com/this-is-the-blueprint-to-get-you-back-to-bjj-after-injury/#respond Mon, 25 Jun 2018 17:33:45 +0000 https://www.jitseasy.com/?p=63104 If you are returning to BJJ or any other activity, I always recommend a gradual return to sport. One of the pieces of advice I give out is to “limit the variables.” This basically means to decrease any external factors out of my control that can increase likelihood of re-injury. Training in a safer environment […]

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If you are returning to BJJ or any other activity, I always recommend a gradual return to sport. One of the pieces of advice I give out is to “limit the variables.” This basically means to decrease any external factors out of my control that can increase likelihood of re-injury.

Training in a safer environment to start with is a great idea. Following these steps will help get you back to training safely and with less likelihood for re-injury.

1.Drill independently – start with active movement drills and start rebuilding muscle memory.

2. Avoid painful positions – modify positions based on any pain or difficulty with performing a movement.

3. Partner drilling – start performing techniques with a partner performing light to no resistance. Get used to moving your partner’s body weight and getting the techniques down in a controlled environment.

4. Pass and defend drills – start active grappling with having certain positions in mind and stoping once someone gets a sweep or a submission.

5. Full grappling – still continue to choose your partners wisely, but get back to full training. Start with a few rolls and then increase the amount of training rounds gradually as your body adapts. If you have pain, modify or go back to an earlier step.

These are just general outlines and you may find yourself staying at one area/step longer than others, but the key is safety, preventing re-injury, and getting back to your previous level of function and skill.

If you are in the Louisville area and dealing with injuries, reach out at https://www.proformrehab.com/ to see how we can help you get back to training.

More videos and exercise tips at www.jiujitsutherapist.com

Check out The Jiu-Jitsu Therapist Podcast with great conversations on some big names in grappling and injury-prevention and training tips. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jiu-jitsu-therapist-podcast/id1134701970?mt=2

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I tore a ligament in my middle finger during a tournament. I had to compete in the next match but the finger was badly injured and completely unstable which made gripping extremely difficult.

I had to think fast and was able to tape my finger well enough to stabilize it and was able to compete in the next match. This is what I did…
The tape used was Monkey Tape. It was strong and the adhesive held well to give me the support I needed. Also the tape was thin enough to allow me to tape around the knuckle and still allow the finger to bend.

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