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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Is foam rolling good for recovery?

In my opinion, yes.

But foam rolling works differently than you think.

Foam rolling is effective on a neurological level where the pressure on your muscles gives your brain feedback to release the restricted area.

There is also a component of bringing blood flow to the area you are foam rolling, With blood flow you get oxygen and nutrition to your muscle which will essentiallly assist with recovery.

Most people agree that foam rolling is a better technique for after activity as a recovery tool. I personally have found benefit to foam rolling before and after BJJ or training as I feel the aspect of increased blood flow helps my muscles get warmed up and also the neurological component of foam rolling helps with the recovery and keeping my muscles from getting as tight after training.

Try it out and see what works for you, but keep in mind that foam rolling is a useful tool in addition to a complete recovery program.

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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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To improve shoulder mobility and shoulder tightness for BJJ, these 5 stretches are quick, easy, and really effective for keeping your shoulders healthy, mobile, and to prevent injury when on the mats.
1. Lat Stretch
2. Posterior Capsule
3. Pec Stretch
4. External Rotation Stretch (great for preventing injuries from Americanas)
5. Internal Rotation Stretch (great for preventing injuries from Kimuras)

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I received a question on youtube regarding wrist and forearm pain with lifting a heavy bar bell and also when holding grips when grappling in the gi.
These exercises and stretches should help keep your arms and hands loose, your tissue stretched out, and help to decrease pain.

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Recovery and return to grappling and activity as well as how to prevent re-injury when coming back from an ankle sprain.

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This is a video that discusses some easy stretches that can be performed before or after jiu-jitsu training to help alleviate pain, stiffness, and soreness.

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