How to Return to Boxing After Hernia Surgery (Without Reinjury)
If you’ve had hernia surgery and you’re eager to get back to boxing, I understand exactly how you...
How to Build a Strong Core After 40 for Combat Sports
If you train in boxing, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, or any combat sport, you already know how important your...
Best Rucking Gear for Combat Sports Athletes (Simple and Affordable Setup)
After writing about the benefits of rucking for combat sports, one of the most common questions that comes...
The 10-Minute Daily Shoulder Routine for Boxing and BJJ
If you train boxing or Brazilian Jiu Jitsu long enough, shoulder issues aren’t a matter of if. They’re...
How I Stay Fit While Traveling as a Masters Jiu Jitsu Athlete
For many years, I traveled for work regularly. Not little overnight trips by car to a neighboring state....
Active Recovery for Martial Artists: What Actually Works
Most recovery advice commonly found online can be vague or influencer driven, but lacking in substance or specificity....
Strength and Conditioning for the Older BJJ Practitioner
Consider lifting lighter, doing more bodyweight and kettlebell workouts, and including more mobility and flexibility in your strength and conditioning routine for better results as you age.
Hernia Surgery Recovery Protocols For BJJ Athletes
After undergoing surgery of any kind, exercise patience and have a plan for recovery.
My Hernia Surgery Experience
While it was quite difficult to find a surgeon who had availability and who accepted my insurance, mostly...
Injury Recovery for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
In this post, we'll take a look at some tips for injury recovery for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, especially as it pertains to older grapplers.