#17 Dealing with Lower Back Pain for BJJ

Have you copped a mean bruise while rolling? Got some weird swelling, lumps and bumps? BJJ is a true contact sport but it can hit you in the strangest places. Usually a bruise isn't enough to stop you from training but can leave you super sore- but some can be really serious. Bone bruises in particular can hang around for ages and can cause blood clots which definitely need medical attention. When you do take a hard Knock don't just ignore it as this can get serious if ignored. JT & Joey have some key tips that will help you deal with these painful situations and bounce back quicker. If you have suffered a soft tissue trauma this is the episode for you.

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Do you share techniques with your team mates? Do you like to coach the lower ranks? A friend of the Podcast took the time to share with a lower belt but then was victim of the technique he shared and now got an injury as a result. Was it a bed idea to share?
JT & Joey take very different approaches to helping team mates when it comes to sharing techniques. Some people need help and guidance but others will work it out on their own and really it falls on you to decide who needs your help and who is just fine solo. There is a famous saying " 1 more for the road..." which can sometimes result in the end of the road. Helping others is a rewarding part of the Jiu-Jitsu journey but communicating how powerful or dangerous techniques can be is really important so beginners don't become brutes. Let us know if you have suffered at the hands of the technique you have shared.

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Does your Academy have a Mat Enforcer? Have you ever been enforced on visiting a new gym? The role of Mat Enforcer has an important part to play in the hierarchy of most BJJ schools- but is it necessary? Maybe its a really tough Brown Belt or a seasoned Purple Belt who is down to scrap! JT & Joey have seen many instances of the gym's champion stepping forward to battle any would be trouble makers or visitors that needed to be checked.
Could better communication from your instructor with a visitor save the need for a team mate to have to beat up a disrespectful guest. Is a Mat Enforcer a Bully or a Bodyguard for the team? Is this an old School Jiu-Jitsu hangover? Every gym has it's competitors and tough higher belts that really represent the style of their school and sometimes visitors to a gym have come to test their skill. The gym needs a representative and the visitor came for the challenge - this seems like a fair exchange... What do you think?

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Have you ever stretched with weights? How can load make you more Flexible? If you feel you have maxed out on stretching, adding a light weight can actually help you go deeper to find a new level. JT & Joey go deep on all the different ways that adding in weight as a feedback mechanism can turbocharge your stretching game. They discuss the right moves that you can use to build range for your whole body, using weight and how to actively work into the position and not just hang out passively. There are a few misconceptions around flexibility work for BJJ and using weight is the secret unlock that will take you to the next level.

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Adele Fornarino comes through on 2 weeks notice to snatch the fastest submission in Who's Number One History with an Aoki Lock. She is tied with Nicky Ryan with a 23 second victory over Amanda Alequin "Tubby BJJ." Joey has for the first time in his 13 year BJJ history started working on a specific game plan and training strategy. He has committed to a 6 week block of dedicated technique and positional study and work to improve his game- will it work? Stay tuned.
JT goes to Bobby Sandhu's seminar and picks up some interesting insights about B-Team Jiu-Jitsu, MMA and positional fighting for the ADCC.  JT also hears a legendary tale of Street Justice in the true style of Jorge Masvidal. A good friend of the podcast Kate, was attacked at work and had to step up to save the day against a large, aggressive gym bro! Using self defence she learned at Jiu-Jitsu from her coach. She was able to keep her cool, maintain the distance and defend herself and her partner.

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Is your coach injured? Are you a coach carrying some battle scars? A huge challenge for anyone who has done BJJ for many consecutive years is working around injury. The toughest part is that as a coach your business depends on your body, s,o how can you rest and heal when your students need you to roll with them everyday?
Well maybe there is an alternative. Both Joey & JT have had to battle through injuries as Personal trainers and BJJ Coaches. The fear that all your students will leave if you don't roll everyday is keeping you injured. Having assistant instructors and avoiding the FOMO of not rolling is a key step to making a Jiu-Jitsu Academy a sustainable business.
Pride is also an element that keeps instructors on the mats making injuries worse because they don't want to appear weak. This actually sets the tone for a gym culture where everyone trains injured. Whether you coach or not, protecting the asset- your health is the foundation to your business. This discussion gives some good examples of how you can manage injury, take time to get healthy again and still see your business grow.

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Do you have tight hamstrings? Struggle to touch your toes? They key movement to having a great guard game is the Forward Fold. Most Jiu-Jitsu players struggle with tight hips and painful lower backs but still want to Berrim Bolo. In this episode JT & Joey explain what it takes to not only improve your flexibility but take your movement to a whole new level. If you want to improve your guard for BJJ and restore flexibility and vitality to your hips, back and legs then listen up! Secrets revealed, insights shared and the Jefferson Curl is explained so you can unlock the next level in your BJJ game.

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Do you like to do Wrist locks? Have you ever smother choked a training partner? There are certain techniques and submission in BJJ that are considered the "Dark Arts!" For a long time ankle and leg locks were frowned upon as Dirty moves but as Jiu-Jitsu has evolved it is now popular to be proficient at these techniques. But then we move into a grey area - submissions that get the Tap but may hurt or upset your training partners. JT & Joey list moves they dislike and discuss what really makes a technique "Dirty" and what is actually just an effective submission, like it or not...

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Do you struggle to sweep heavier opponents? If you suck at sweeping should you switch strategies and learn take downs or just improve your guard game? JT and Joey break down how you can improve your sweeping game.
What are the Top 5 BJJ matches of all time? Also what is the deadliest submission Gi or No-Gi? Are you traininga lot? Marathons, powerlifting, BJJ Comps, training everyday pull ups for days- is this doing too much? A friend of the podcast is trying to maxout on life and Jiu-Jitsu but how can you fit it all in? There has to be a way to have it all...

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Do you have rounded posture? Shoulders tight and sore from too much rolling? Shoulder problems are a complicated beast. To solve this issue we need to first address your BJJ posture. Having a rounded or hunched upper back ( Thoracic Spine) can be a big contributor to poor shoulder health. JT & Joey discuss the major factors that can be messing up your shoulders and some simple solutions that you can include in your day to day life that will help you restore balance to your upper back while better preparing you for lifting weights or defending against the Kimura!

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