The Hidden Mental Side of Returning to Combat Sports After Injury
When most people think about returning to combat sports after an injury or surgery, they focus on the...
How to Train Around Injuries in BJJ (Without Losing Progress)
If you train Brazilian Jiu Jitsu long enough, getting injured isn’t a question of if. Unfortunately, it’s just...
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 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....
What to Pack for Hernia Surgery (Athlete Edition)
Most lists which detail what to pack for hernia surgery are written for sedentary patients, but athletes have...
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....
Hernia Surgery Recovery Protocols For BJJ Athletes
After undergoing surgery of any kind, exercise patience and have a plan for recovery.
My Hernia Repair Journey
In the fall of 2023, I began noticing a small lump on the right side of my lower...