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Improve Hip Mobility and Hamstring Flexibility With One Technique

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With training jiu-jitsu, our hips frequently get compressed or we have have been tensing up the hips and hamstring muscles while training which can lead to tightness, stiffness, and even pain.

In this video, I demonstrate a great way to address tight hips and hamstrings.

This technique uses two “Monster Bands” which are thick rubber bands. We start with a hip mobilization to stretch and loosen up the tight hips. This mobilization is great at working out any tightness or pinching at the front of the hips.

Then you will incorporate the second resistance band and bring the leg up to elicit a hamstring stretch. This is a more complete and more effective stretch that not only loosens up the hips but addresses tight hamstrings as well.

You can hold for 10-15 seconds for 3-5 repetitions if you are using this technique as a warm up prior to training or increase the hold times to 30-60 seconds for a cool-down or post-training stretch.

In the video I use a “Rogue Monster Band” but you can find similar items on Amazon.com

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Training Through VS. Training Around An Injury In BJJ

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In this video, I discuss the benefits and drawbacks of “training through an injury” vs. “training around an injury.”

I talk about what the difference is between the two and what I recommend for BJJ.

These are just my opinions and there are always extraneous circumstances and outliers that must be considered.

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Don't Make This Mistake When Getting Back To BJJ After Injury

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Injury can effect you in many ways including decreasing your strength, muscle memory, timing, and endurance to name a few.

One big thing that I see is a disconnect between the mind and body.
Your mind tells you that you are back and you can go 100%, but your body is not exactly quite at that point and not conditioned quite yet.

Setting tangible goals, sticking to the goals, regaining that timing and mind-body connection is extremely important.

In the return from injury, listen to your body, adjust accordingly, and make a gradual transition to return to 100% and prevent re-injury.

***If you are in the Louisville area and interested in working with me for your recovery or injury-prevention needs then head over to https://mbodilouisville.com or send me a message!

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One tip to improve recovery after BJJ training

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This one tip will make your recovery more effective and reduce tight muscles as well as stiff joint.

The key is to perform your recovery work within 15 minutes or less after you have completed your work out. The reason is simple, the muscles are still warm and more easily stretched out and moved.

Doing this will keep the muscle from getting so tight and will make your recovery more comfortable and more effective.

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.

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Quick Tips for improving BJJ posture and muscle symmetry

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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

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…

Thanks to my sponsor Defense Soap. Check them out at http://www.defensesoap.com/

Check out the knee braces that I recommend for BJJ: http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=706..

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The Jiu-Jitsu Therapist Podcast: Episode 49 – Physical Therapist Dr. Jonathan Amato

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Dr. Jonathan Amato PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS is a Physical Therapist and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. Dr. Amato joins the podcast to discuss his experience working with high level athletes, the techniques and treatment strategies that he finds most effective, and how he works with fighters in the UFC to help them stay healthy.

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…

Thanks to my sponsor Defense Soap. Check them out at http://www.defensesoap.com/

Check out the knee braces that I recommend for BJJ: http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=706..

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The Jiu-Jitsu Therapist Podcast: Episode 48 – Kristian Woodmansee

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Kristian Woodmansee Kristian Woodmansee is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt under Andre Galvao. He is a World No-Gi Champion, European No-Gi Champion, and Pan American Champion at brown belt. Kristian joins the podcast to discuss his start in BJJ, training under some of the best coaches in jiu-jitsu, winning a world championship, starting his own academy, and his plans for the future.

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…

Thanks to my sponsor Defense Soap. Check them out at http://www.defensesoap.com/

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This is the blueprint to get you back to BJJ after injury

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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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The Jiu-Jitsu Therapist Podcast: Episode 47 – Clay Mayfield

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Clay is a BJJ brown belt who trains out of Benton, Ilinois at IQ Jiu-Jitsu. Clay discusses his start in jiu-jitsu and how he has turned his love for BJJ and traveling into his fill-time job. We also discuss his training and preparation for tournaments, his favorite places to travel, and his upcoming seminars.

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One exercise to treat achilles tendonitis

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Achilles tendonitis, calf, and heel pain can really limit your function and ability to perform a deep squat while exercising or even get into proper position in BJJ such as being on active toes when in an opponent’s guard. This exercise using an eccentric contraction (“negatives”) to not only actively stretch the calf and foot, but to also strengthen the calf muscle in a pain-free way can really be effective.

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Improve Hip Mobility For Improved Guard Retention Against Aggressive Guard Passers

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Using a monster band has been one of the best tools to keep my hips healthy, mobile, as well as pain-free.
This lateral banded hip mobilization has been a very effective and useful tool to improve my jiu-jitsu. If you are grappling against an aggressive guard passer, you know that the hips are crucial for retaining your guard and also getting into positions such as butterfly guard or even rubber guard to get on the attack. This technique has been so improtant to my hip health as well as my jiu-jitsu. Not to mention, having mobile hips reduces back pain and the risk of knee injury. A go-to technique for any BJJ player.

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Do This To Warm Up For BJJ If You Are Late To Class and Short On Time

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If you arrive late to BJJ class and want to get warmed up quickly, then flow rolling is a great technique to try.
Its a useful way to get your body and mind tuned in and ready for BJJ. Building muscle memory, getting your tissue warmed up, and also going at a slower pace will open up and show you new things that you may have missed during a regular rolling session.
As always, listen to your body to ensure you are properly warmed up and choose a training partner who you are comfortable with.
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How to treat outer hip pain for BJJ athletes

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BJJ practitioners deal with injuries frequently. Hip injuries can be a both annoying and very limiting injury to deal with. The importnce of strong, mobile, and flexible hips is crucial for hitting submissions and maintaining or regaining guard. My training partner had pain in the outer hip and asked for a few suggestions. He has been performing the exercises consistantly and has had excellent results, improved hip motion, and most importantly improvement in pain levels. Give some or all of these stretches and exercises a try. They will help improve your hip health and mobility. Make sure to perform exercises to comfort and discontinue if you have any pain. Send and questions below and I would be happy to try and help and may use your question for an upcoming video.

Free shoulder health e-book and the new BJJ Warm Up Video Series
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How to treat outer hip pain for BJJ athletes

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BJJ practitioners deal with injuries frequently. Hip injuries can be a both annoying and very limiting injury to deal with. The importnce of strong, mobile, and flexible hips is crucial for hitting submissions and maintaining or regaining guard. My training partner had pain in the outer hip and asked for a few suggestions. He has been performing the exercises consistantly and has had excellent results, improved hip motion, and most importantly improvement in pain levels. Give some or all of these stretches and exercises a try. They will help improve your hip health and mobility. Make sure to perform exercises to comfort and discontinue if you have any pain. Send and questions below and I would be happy to try and help and may use your question for an upcoming video.

Free shoulder health e-book and the new BJJ Warm Up Video Series
available at www.jiujitsutherapist.com

Instagram: the_jiujitsu_therapist
Facebook: www.facebook.com/jiujitsuPT
Twitter: jiujitsuPT

Music: http://www.purple-planet.com

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