Treating the Jiu Jitsu Athlete

I am looking for REHAB professionals, particularly PHYSICAL THERAPISTS and ATHLETIC TRAINERS, who are SERIOUS about specializing in JIU JITSU REHAB

People aiming to help their Jiu Jitsu clients to recover rapidly, minimize downtime, and swiftly return to the mats.

People who respect that the unique demands of Jiu Jitsu athletes surpass the traditional physical therapy skillset they learned in school.

Become an EXPERT in Jiu Jitsu Rehabilitation.

This is an online course for physical therapists (PTs) and athletic trainers (ATCs) who wish to get a better understanding of working with combat athletes.

White Belt - Foundation in Jiu-Jitsu: Introduce the basics of Jiu-Jitsu, focusing on the sport’s unique physical demands. Here, PTs start their journey by understanding the foundational elements of the sport.

Blue Belt - Injury Identification and Trends: Dive into common injuries specific to Jiu-Jitsu athletes, learning to identify and understand injury patterns and trends in the sport.

Purple Belt - Rehabilitation Techniques: Introduce specialized rehabilitation techniques tailored for Jiu-Jitsu athletes. Focus on sport-specific rehabilitation methods that differentiate from general physical therapy practices.

Brown Belt - Return to Sport Strategies: Focus on strategies and best practices for safely guiding athletes back to training and competition, emphasising injury prevention and performance optimization.

Black Belt (1st Degree) - Performance Enhancement: Equip PTs with advanced techniques to enhance the performance of Jiu-Jitsu athletes, including strength, flexibility, and conditioning specific to the sport.

Black Belt (2nd Degree) - Concussion Management: Specialize in concussion for combat sports, positioning PTs as experts in handling the most challenging aspects of Jiu-Jitsu athlete care.

Who is this course for? 

  • Primary Audience Physical Therapists / Physical Therapy Assistants, Athletic trainers 

  • Medical Doctors

  • Chiropractors

  • Strength Coaches

  • Martial Art Coaches 

9 contact CE credits offered for Physical therapists in 43 states! 

California: This course is approved for 9 hours by Redefine Health Education, a recognized approval agency of the Physical Therapy Board of California.

Florida: This course is approved for 9 hours by the Florida Board of Physical Therapy Practice.

New Jersey: This course is approved for 9 hours by the New Jersey Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.

Nevada: This course is approved for 9 hours by the Nevada Physical Therapy Board.

New York: This course is approved for 10.2 hours by APTA New York.

Courses approved by other state boards in the following jurisdictions are likely accepted for licensure credit based on the state regulation:

AL | AK | AR | CO | CT | DE | GA | HI | ID | IN | IA | KS | KY | ME | MA | MI | MO | MT | NE | NH | NC | ND | OR | PA | RI | SC | SD | TN | UT | VT | VA | VI | WA | WI | WY

Courses approved by other APTA chapters in the following jurisdictions are likely accepted for licensure credit based on the state regulation:

AZ | DC | MD | MS | NM

Please reach out to your state licensing board to confirm the currency and accuracy of this information. If you have a specific question about CEU approval for this course in your state, please direct your inquiry to [email protected].

The following states are not pre-approved: LA, IL, MN, OH, OK, TX, WV

Participants licensed in states not pre-approved may file for individual approval using the instructions on this document.


9 contact CE credits offered for Athletic Trainers! 

 Approved Course for ATC CEU by the BOC

 How long will I have access to the videos for this course?

Lifetime access.

Become a "Jiu Jitsu Approved" Rehab Provider

Anyone who signs up for this course will have a FREE listing on my page "Finding a Provider"! This allows jiu jitsu athletes to find YOU and also so I can assure that the rehab provider has a base knowledge about jiu jitsu, the demands of the sport and a sound plan for returning this athletic population back to the mats. Once you have completed the course you will get a note in the listing profile that you are a "Treating the Jiu Jitsu Athlete" certified provider.

If you have signed up for the course and would like a listing make sure to email me - [email protected]

What People Are Saying:

As a PT myself, I'm very impressed with the course after getting through a few modules! Definitely recommend to other PTs interested in treating grapplers

Scott Dickenson, Physical Therapist, Athletic Trainer, Inventor of Necks Level

Finished up this excellent course from Mike! I remember in my early years as a PT when I'd get a few patients who trained in karate, kungfu, and jiu jitsu (Especially when I was in Hawaii) and they were stoked to have a therapist that understood their martial arts practice! And it's so much more popular now. It's vitally important that you get a rehab provider that understands the needs of your particular sport/activity. And if you are that provider you are doing your patient a disservice if you aren't learning what you can do help them succeed in their return to sport. This course won't make you a black belt in BJJ but it will be of massive benefit for understanding that context of what the combat sport patient requires and help you have a better informed plan and tactics for their rehab. Awesome job being a pioneer in this front Mike!

Jarlo Ilano, Co-Founder of GMB Fitness, Physical Therapist

$599.00 USD

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