Become an EXPERT in Jiu Jitsu Rehabilitation.

This is an IN-PERSON updated course for physical therapists (PTs) and athletic trainers (ATCs), with the goal of optimizing understanding and efficacy of rehabilitation for jiu jitsu athletes. The course will be a mix of lecture and practical lab sessions. The practical lab sessions will include application of jiu jitsu techniques relevant to rehab, participate at your comfort level!

In addition to attending the live course, there will be added video content from the original "Treating the Jiu Jitsu Athlete" course included.

• DATE: Sunday March 1 2026
• TIME: 8am - 5pm
• LOCATION: Precision Jiu Jitsu Academy, 6432 Tupelo Dr, Citrus Heights, CA 95621
• Space is extremely limited — only 20 spots available!

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

When will I get CEU credit?
Once you have signed up for the course the online portion will be available for viewing on February 15th. On Sunday March 1st the conclusion of the course section will become available. This includes a course evaluation. Upon completing 100% of the course and finishing the course evaluation you will receive a digital certificate in your email.

Will printed PDFs of lectures be provided?

No. Virtual assess to the course will open on 2/15/26. In addition to the video content this will also include PDFs of the lectures. 

 What’s Included in Treating the Jiu Jitsu Athlete II (Live Course) — and How It Differs From the Online Course

Treating the Jiu Jitsu Athlete II is a completely new, expanded live course designed to go deeper into the on-mat, sport-specific clinical reasoning required to treat grapplers at a high level. While the online course focuses on foundational concepts, rehabilitation frameworks, and injury management principles, the live version emphasizes hands-on lab work, real-time case analysis, and applied jiu jitsu mechanics that cannot be fully replicated online.

Below is what will be included in the live course and how it adds value beyond the online program:

1. Jiu Jitsu Lab Session

This is one of the biggest differences from the online version.
In this lab, we break down essential aspects of jiu jitsu technique that every rehabilitation professional working with grapplers should understand:

• Proper breakfall mechanics and why many athletes still fall incorrectly

• Understanding “jiu jitsu posture” and common compensatory patterns

• Joint lock breaking mechanics—how different applications lead to different tissue pathologies

• Technique modifications based on injury to safely guide return-to-roll

• How technical errors or strategic choices influence injury risk

This is a highly interactive, mat-based session that simply cannot be replicated online.

2. Building Tissue Resilience (Lecture)

This lecture focuses on the component most rehabilitation programs miss:
rebuilding true tissue resilience post-injury.

We cover:

• How and why connective tissue fails in jiu jitsu

• The science of restoring end-range loading tolerance

• Isometric, eccentric, and ballistic loading progressions

• Programming considerations unique to grappling athletes

• Common pitfalls in “return to sport” protocols

This is a deeper, more advanced version of topics lightly touched on in the online course—expanded specifically for real-world decision making.

3. Constraint-Led Approach for Jiu Jitsu Rehab

This includes both lecture + lab.

Lecture:

• What the Constraint-Led Approach (CLA) is

• Why understanding CLA is important for grappling rehabilitation

• How to design task constraints that safely reintroduce uncertainty, chaos, and responsiveness without exposing the athlete to risk

Lab:

• Demonstration and practice of specific CLA games for athletes returning to live training

• How to scale difficulty based on injury, skill level, and testing outcomes

• How to build “return to roll” progressions using constraints instead of rigid drills

This is purely hands-on material and is not included in the online version.

4. Clinical Case Studies

A deep dive into real jiu jitsu athlete cases, from acute injury all the way to return to sport and competition.

We examine:

• Injury mechanism → evaluation → objective testing

• Rehabilitation progression

• Decision-making for reintroduction of drilling, positional sparring, and live training

• Technical modifications based on pathology

How the Live Course Differs From the Online Course

• Hands-on labs for jiu jitsu mechanics and CLA (not possible in the online version)

• Live demonstrations of technique, evaluation, and rehab progressions

• Deeper clinical reasoning and advanced athlete management

• New material not included in Treating the Jiu Jitsu Athlete I online course

• Interactive Q&A and real-time problem solving with classmates

• Practical, on-the-mat application of everything taught

 At the end of the course there will be time devoted to doing what we all love - JIU JITSU.

Because CEUs are approved for "Treating the Jiu Jitsu Athlete" the course is required to offer the same information as the online course, so in addition to the live content there will be 5+ hours of additional video content from the first course that will not be covered in the in-person portion.

I already purchased "Treating the Jiu Jitsu Athlete" I, but I am still interested in coming to this course.

If you have not already received the discount code in your email reach out to me at [email protected] for a 50% off DISCOUNT code.

I already got CEU credit for "Treating the Jiu Jitsu Athlete" can I get CEU credit for this course?

Individual states may have varying rules on if you are allowed to use the same course for CEUs in different license cycles.  That will be up to individual participants to check with their state boards on, but participants will be provided with the CEU material.

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

Will this course be GI or No-Gi?
During the practical application and constraint led approach game portion participants can wear whatever attire is comfortable. These games are designed to enhance understanding of jiu jitsu fundaments so many will have limitations on gi - gripping regardless, therefore it does not matter if someone is wearing a gi is doing a round with someone not wearing a gi. During the open mat portion of the course participants will have the option of training in either Gi or No-Gi. I personally will keep both options available.

I will be traveling from out of state, what are the easiest airports to fly into?

• Sacramento international airport (SMF) (22.5 miles from Course Location)

Cancellation & Refund Policy

We understand that schedules can change. Please review our cancellation policy below:

Participant Cancellations

• Cancellations made 31 days or more before the course date will receive a full refund.

• Cancellations made 14-30 days before the course date will receive a 50% refund.

• Cancellations made less than 14 days before the course are non-refundable.

Substitutions
If you are unable to attend, you may transfer your registration to another qualified attendee at no additional cost, provided you notify us at least 24 hours in advance.

Course Cancellation by Host
In the rare event that we must cancel or reschedule the course, registered participants will be notified promptly and issued a full refund. We are not responsible for any additional costs incurred (e.g., travel or lodging).

To Cancel or Transfer Your Registration
Please email us at [email protected] with your full name, course title, and cancellation or substitution request.