Welcome to The Jiu-Jitsu Safety Manual, a new audio course from BJJ Mental Models! In this 4-part series, we're joined by Dr. Mike Piekarski, PT, DPT, OCS. Best known by the moniker "Doctor Kickass" on social media, Mike is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt under Henry Akins and a physiotherapist specializing in return to sport for Jiu-Jitsu athletes. In this audio course, Mike categories the major injuries that can occur in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, alongside strategies for prevention and rehab.

In the first episode of The Jiu-Jitsu Safety Manual, Mike covers the risks of head and neck injuries, including the potential for carotid dissection, and emphasizes proper breakfall techniques as essential for minimizing injury. Dr. Piekarski outlines common neck injuries, their causes, and stresses the importance of chin tucking for safety. The episode elaborates on recovery strategies, highlighting the role of rehabilitation exercises such as Controlled Articular Rotations and isometric strengthening.

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Resources discussed in this episode:

BJJMM Ep. 281: Safe Stacking, feat. Mike "Dr. Kickass" Piekarski
https://bjj.plus/281

Necks Level
https://neckslevel.com/


Mental models discussed in this episode:

• Defense Paradox
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/defense-paradox/
  
  

• Constraints-Led Approach
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/constraints-led-approach/
  
  

• Return on Investment
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/return-on-investment/
  
  

• Static vs. Dynamic Control
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/static-vs-dynamic-control/
  
  
  

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