I got a question asking “Moved to a new city and can’t develop my BJJ routine, how do I get back in the groove?”

This is something that I had to deal with early in my start in BJJ. Here’s what happened:

After about 2 years of training at my current gym, I found out that my gym was closing. My friend/training partner (Adam) and I weren’t exactly sure what to do next. We really didn’t know if we would keep training. There was definitely a period of uncertainty. I had been off the mats for a couple of weeks and didn’t really know if I wanted to train anywhere else.

We found Derby City MMA (my current gym) and went to try it out together. The gym environment and training was awesome, and it’s the current gym we train at to this day.

If we didn’t make time to seek out a new gym and good thing we were in it together and still wanted to train, we were able to find the right fit to keep training BJJ!

So with that said, I wanted to share a few ideas that might help you get back in the flow of things if you’re feeling stuck or can’t get back in the BJJ groove

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I recently got a question during a Q&A session about my favorite guard pass in the gi which is this Back Step Pass. This specific pass is low risk and one that works really well.

I utilize the same side lapel and cross pant/knee grip to swivel my opponent, clear the legs, and get into a strong side control.

And if there are any other techniques you want to see, send me a comment down below!

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Single Arm Shoulder Swimmers are great for multiple reasons.
1. Shoulder warm-up and mobility
2. Loading the arm planted on the ground gets the muscles working

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In this video, I answer a question from a viewer that is a BJJ hobbyist who trains 1-3 x per week. They are wondering “How long will I suck?”

In this video, I provide an answer, and then some tangible ideas on how to actually improve your grappling.

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I’ve received some questions about what to do regarding a stiff lower back from grappling. One piece of the puzzle is to have a decent warm up and to get your body primed to move.

Here are a few of the movements that I am utilizing as part of my warm up for BJJ.

I have made some modifications to the movements for my preference and you can adjust and add as needed. Again this is a limited routine showing a few useful movements I like.

My recommendation is to try these movements out, see what feels tight or what doesn’t, and then go from there to create a routine or movements that are useful for you and your needs.

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I got a question from a viewer asking how to tell if they injured their meniscus. They heard a pop and are now concerned with their knee and wondering what to do next.

In this video, I provide some signs and symptoms of meniscus tears in the knee, how meniscus injuries usually occur, and what to do next.

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Have you had an “on again, off again” relationship with strength training?
Who hasn’t right?
In this video, I give my best advice and tangible tips on how you can get consistent with weight-training and have it be an asset to your BJJ and your life.

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In this video, I answer a question on how to remember techniques as a BJJ white belt.

I provide 3 ideas and 2 bonus tips on how to grown your techniques and become a better grappler as a white belt.

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Using a resistance band can be really helpful as part of a warmup and activating the muscles in the shoulders to get you prepped for training and lifting. Check out the sequence with Shoulder Dislocates as well as 3-Way Pull Aparts.

1-2 sets of 5-10 repetitions

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I got a question on Instagram from a BJJ practitioner who suffered a facial fracture and was nervous about getting back to training due to fear of re-injury.

My coach Chewy, (some of you may know him from the @Chewjitsu youtube channel as well as the @ChewjitsuPodcast has some experience with coming back from a facial injury.

Chewy actually got kneed in his nose quite a few years back, which resulted in a nasty fracture requiring surgery and some time off the mats. So I felt that Chewy would have a great take on how you can come back from this type of injury because he has done it and continues to train and win at a high level.

Hope you enjoy!

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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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If you have tried stretching your hips for months without much progress, then it’s possible that you may have weakness instead of tightness in your hips.

This sequence focusing on improving the mobility of the hip joint and using some activation and strengthening exercises to create stronger and more mobile hip joints.

Hip CARs 1-2 sets of 5 reps
End-range lift offs: 2-3 sets of 5-10 reps
Resisted Marches: 2-3 sets of 5-10 reps
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Focusing on a solid warm-up can pay huge dividends to improving your mobility and performance in grappling. Using a wall as a tool to assist with mobility is a great way work on this as well.

Here is a quick sequence that I do as part of my warm-up before BJJ class to get my body ready to train.

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I recently saw an interview with professional Jiu-Jitsu athlete and member of “B-Team,” Nicky Ryan. Nicky Ryan and “The B-Team” were on episode 363 of @lexfridman podcast and they were discussing his knee injuries. Nicky explained his rationale for not fixing his ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) and how he has continued to train without this ligament in the knee.

I go through some ideas on the purpose of the ACL, my recommendations on whether you should have surgery to repair your ACL, some myths and facts about what can happen to your knee if you do or don’t get the ACL fixed, ideas on BJJ longevity, rehab, and prehab.

I also discuss a research article with some interesting ideas on what happens to your knee when you sustain an injury such as the ACL and whether having surgery can decrease the risk of arthritis in the knee.

Here is the link to the article that was mentioned: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7083996/

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Knee injuries are very common in grappling and Jiu-Jitsu. Some of these injuries include damage to the meniscus (cartilage in the knees) and can occur from rotational forces.

The knees are a hinge joint, however also have a rotational component and if you don’t train the rotational component, then you will be more susceptible to injury.

Check out the three exercises you can include today to build stronger and more resilient knees.

The exercises include foot sweeps, isometrics, and banded exercises.

2-3 sets of 5-10 repetitions.

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