Injury Prevention & Longevity for Jiu Jitsu

One of the most problematic aspects of training in any combat sport is injury.

As a jiu jitsu instructor, why is this so important? Because injured athletes don’t progress.

“Injury is the greatest detriment to our ability to improve.” – Henry Akins

As a school owner, why is this even more critical? Because injured members don’t just stop progressing—they often stop training altogether, leading to pauses in membership or full attrition.

At a higher level, this becomes a business problem, not just a training issue. If you want your school to grow, and your athletes to consistently improve and compete, one of the most important variables you can control is injury reduction.

So the real question becomes:

How can you, as an instructor or school owner, reduce unnecessary injuries while still developing tough, capable, high-level grapplers?

Who Is This For?

This program is designed for:

✓ Jiu Jitsu athletes who want to train consistently

✓ Competitors looking to reduce interruptions from injuries

✓ Masters athletes focused on long-term performance

✓ Grapplers returning from previous injuries

✓ Coaches looking to better understand athlete longevity

What You'll Learn

Module 1: Injury Trends in Jiu Jitsu

Understand:

• Most common injuries
• Highest-risk body regions
• How injuries occur
• What the research tells us

Module 2: Injury Mechanisms

Learn to recognize:

• Dangerous positions
• High-risk submissions
• Common training mistakes
• Situations that frequently lead to injury

The goal is awareness.

Module 3: Warming Up for Jiu Jitsu

Learn:

• What an effective warm-up should accomplish
• Common mistakes
• How to prepare for training efficiently
• Mobility vs activation vs sport-specific preparation

Module 4: Navigating the Medical System

Know:

• When to see a medical professional
• Who to see
• What questions to ask
• How to avoid wasting time and money

This alone could save athletes months of frustration.

Module 5: Joint Health & Longevity

Practical strategies for:

• Joint Health

Build a body that can tolerate years of grappling.

Module 6: Staying Safe in Jiu Jitsu

Learn:

• When to tap
• When not to fight through positions
• Common ego-driven mistakes
• Risk vs reward decision-making

Train hard without making unnecessary sacrifices.

Why Learn Mike

Physical Therapist.
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt.
Coach.
Competitor.

I've spent years treating injured grapplers, coaching athletes, and competing myself. 

Most healthcare providers don't understand Jiu Jitsu.

Most coaches don't understand injury management.

What Happens When You Invest In Longevity?

You train more consistently, less time dealing with recurring injuries, maintain your ability to do the sport you love and you give yourself the best opportunity to keep training for years to come.