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Torn ACL Info for BJJ / MMA / Judo / Grapplers FAQ (ver 1.2)
Stephan’s Note: Most of the following FAQ was first published on the mma.tv forum by ‘The Stewed Owl.’
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The Red Line in Jiu-Jitsu
I once flew in through the mountains in a helicopter with my friend Kevin at the controls. He was not only a commerci...
Sitting is the Devil – Go and Sweat!
Sitting is the new smoking my friends – it’s really, really not good for you. So if you’re doing a lot of travelling...
Staying Fit When You’ve Got No Time
Almost everyone is busy these days; jobs, girlfriends, wives, families and other adult responsibilities really get in...
Should You Stretch Before Jiu-Jitsu Training?
Some experts tell you that you should only stretch after a workout when your muscles are tired and your body warmed u...
Protect Yourself And Your Training Partner At All Times
The other day I almost tore a partner’s ACL off the bone, which would have required him to have surgery and many mont...
How to Safely Practice Dangerous Leglocks
Q: Given that leglocks are dangerous, how do you train them safely and still have confidence that they will work in a...
How to Train BJJ with an Injured Neck
Necks are delicate things. Seven small stacked cervical vertebrae protecting all the nerves in your spinal cord and ...
On Starting a Conditioning Program for BJJ & Submission Grappling
There are lots of reasons to start doing a conditioning program if you’re training in BJJ or submission grappling.
Th...
Improving Recovery, Rehabbing Injuries, and Training Smart in BJJ
Hey, we’ve made it to episode 100 of the Strenuous Life Podcast!!! Thanks to everyone for downloading, rating, revie...
Three Powerful Neck Crank Defenses
Neck cranks are undeniably powerful submissions often used in submission grappling. Rather than constricting the trac...
Avoiding Injuries, Training after Age 50, and the Blue Belt Blues…
In this episode of the Strenuous Life Podcast I tried to answer as many questions as possible from my email newslette...