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.

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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.

This video was recorded during a pre-training warm-up for BJJ. This is just a small portion of the mobility and flexibility work that I do as part of my injury-prevention sequence. The purpose is to get the body primed and ready to move. Good for general mobility, flexibility, and warming up the hips and legs.

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A great all around hip strengthening exercise for muscle activation of the hips, to assist with balance, and to protect the knees from injury.

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Pain or difficulty with bringing the knee to the chest when performing guard retention or with general movement of the hip? This technique will not only improve motion but will decrease tension in the hip flexors as well as reduce pain.
Use the voodoo band and perform a functional movement and strengthening exercises such as a squat to “trick” the hip into flexion without activating the hip flexor muscles so that way you will not increase your pain. The voodoo band is a great option as it can get into areas such as high into the hip joint more easily. Give it a try!
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Pain or difficulty with bringing the knee to the chest when performing guard retention or with general movement of the hip? This technique will not only improve motion but will decrease tension in the hip flexors as well as reduce pain.
Use the voodoo band and perform a functional movement and strengthening exercises such as a squat to “trick” the hip into flexion without activating the hip flexor muscles so that way you will not increase your pain. The voodoo band is a great option as it can get into areas such as high into the hip joint more easily. Give it a try!
Voodoo Band link: https://www.roguefitness.com/voodoo-floss-bands

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On this episode of the podcast, I get to talk to “Eb” Kieslich, a 6th degree Judo Black Belt. He got his start in Germany at a young age and has continued to train and compete at a high level for many years. We discuss his philosophy on training, martial arts, staying healthy, and competing at a high level. We also get into the origins of BJJ and Judo and their similarities. Check out his gym at Toshi Dojo of Brandenburg if you want to train with Eb.
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Original Release Date: JULY 5, 2017