The Doctor Jiu Jitsu Show

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The Doctor Jujitsu Show is a monthly podcast for anyone who lives the Jiu Jitsu lifestyle—whether you’re a seasoned competitor, a weekend warrior, or someone fitting training into a full-time schedule. Hosted by Dr. Megan Jimenez, an active-duty Army orthopedic sports surgeon and black belt, each episode brings honest, insightful conversations with the people who’ve influenced her path as a physician, martial artist, and lifelong student of performance. From fellow Jiu Jitsu athletes and surgeons to farmers and nutrition experts, Dr. Jimenez explores how training, recovery, mindset, and daily habits intersect to keep you sharp on and off the mat. New episodes drop the first Friday of each month.

  1. MAY 1

    Combat Sports Injuries Explained: Surgeon's Guide to Prevention and Recovery

    Jiu jitsu injuries, MMA injuries, ACL tears, elbow injuries, pec tears, and recovery mistakes are more common than you think. As an orthopedic surgeon and BJJ black belt, I see where athletes go wrong. In this episode of the Dr. Jiu Jitsu Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Steven Mora, a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon who has spent over a decade treating combat athletes. We break down the real patterns behind injuries in jiu jitsu and MMA, including what “cauliflower elbow” actually is, why pec tears are often missed or underestimated, and how small decisions like not tapping early can lead to long-term damage. We also talk about the biggest mistakes athletes make in recovery, why timelines like “3 months” don’t always apply, and how to approach rehab like you would prepare for competition. If you train, coach, or treat athletes, this is a conversation you need to hear. Timestamps: 00:00 – Why Combat Athletes Get Injured Differently 02:00 – The Insurance and Access Problem for Athletes 02:48 – What Is “Cauliflower Elbow”? 03:49 – Early Warning Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore 05:39 – The Real Cost of Not Tapping Early 07:24 – Why “Partial” Pec Tears Are a Big Problem 09:00 – When It’s Too Late… and What Can Still Be Done 14:29 – Surgery, Recovery, and the Athlete Mindset 18:01 – Why Recovery Timelines Are Often Wrong To learn more about Dr. Megan Jimenez, check out her website: doctorjiujitsu.com

    27 min

  2. APR 3

    Farm To Performance: Avery Claire Wrigglesworth of Lily Hill Farm

    Regenerative farming, nutrition, grass-fed beef, combat athlete performance, inflammation, and recovery all start with what you eat. As an orthopedic surgeon and jiu-jitsu athlete, I wanted to understand why food quality matters more than we think. In this episode of the Dr. Jiu Jitsu Podcast, I visit Lily Hill Farm and sit down with Avery Claire Wrigglesworth to break down how regenerative farming works, why pasture-raised meat is different, and how sourcing your food directly impacts your health, inflammation, and performance. We talk about the realities of modern food systems, the stress animals experience in traditional supply chains, and why reconnecting with your food source can change how you feel, train, and recover. If you're serious about performance, longevity, and reducing inflammation, this conversation will change how you think about food. Episode Highlights: 00:00 – Why Combat Athletes Should Care About Nutrition 01:42 – Why Farm-Raised Meat Tastes Different 02:41 – Stress, Transport, and Animal Health 03:41 – What These Cattle Actually Eat 04:46 – Why People Don’t Source Food This Way Anymore 05:48 – What Regenerative Farming Really Means 08:23 – Is Buying From Farms Too Expensive? 09:21 – The Reality of Farming Most People Don’t See 10:32 – How Nutrition Impacts Pain, Inflammation, and Performance To learn more about Dr. Megan Jimenez, check out her website: doctorjiujitsu.com

    16 min

  3. MAR 6

    Return to Jiu Jitsu After Injury: A Surgeon and PT Black Belt Talk Rehab and Reality

    In this episode of The Doctor Jiu Jitsu Podcast, I sit down with my friend Mike Piekarski, PT, DPT, BJJ black belt (Dr. Kickass), to talk about why jiu jitsu rehab is different. We cover the biggest mistake grapplers make after an injury, how to modify training without losing your mind, when rehab becomes sport specific (especially after ACL surgery), and how to build longevity through smarter load management, graded exposure, and better gym culture. Episode Highlights: 00:56 – Why Jiu-Jitsu Rehab Is Different From Other Sports 02:04 – The Movement Demands of Jiu-Jitsu Athletes 03:25 – When Athletes Should Return to Sport After ACL Surgery 04:18 – Rebuilding Confidence After Leg Lock Injuries 07:29 – Mike’s Journey From Fighter to Physical Therapist 11:50 – The Biggest Mistake Injured Jiu-Jitsu Athletes Make 19:53 – Recovery, Overtraining, and Using HRV Data 24:57 – Dangerous Positions That Cause BJJ Injuries 33:22 – Warmups That Actually Prevent Injuries 42:21 – The One Rule Every Grappler Should Follow for Longevity  Find Mike on Instagram: @doctor_kickass Subscribe for more episodes on combat sports injuries, recovery, and performance. New episodes drop the first Friday of every month at doctorjiujitsu.com/podcast. If this episode hit home, share it with your training partners, drop a five-star review, and be sure to follow so you don’t miss the next one.  To learn more about Dr. Megan Jimenez, check out her website: doctorjiujitsu.com

    44 min

  4. FEB 6

    ACL Tears: Perspective From a Surgeon Who's Been There

    In this episode of Doctor Jiu Jitsu, we tackle some of the most common concerns in combat sports: real-world injury management, practical orthopedic care, and how to actually use physical therapy to stay on the mats long term. Most combat athletes hear “ACL tear” and assume their season or career is over. It’s not. As an orthopedic sports surgeon for the U.S. Army, jiu-jitsu brown belt, and someone who has torn an ACL on the mats, I break down ACL injuries the way athletes actually need to hear them. We dive into how ACL tears really happen in combat sports, when surgery is truly necessary, what your graft options mean, and what rehab feels like from the inside. We also touch on other common issues like persistent shoulder injury, and how smart injury management and physical therapy can keep you performing instead of sidelined. My goal is simple: help you stay healthy, avoid re-injury, and get back to training with confidence. If you’ve torn your ACL, think you might have, or just want to protect your knees and shoulders while you keep training hard, this episode gives you the playbook I wish every combat athlete had. Episode Highlights: 00:44 - What Dr. Jiu-Jitsu is and why ACL injuries matter 02:20 - How ACL tears actually happen in combat sports 03:47 - High-risk positions: takedowns, leg locks, lockdown, 50/50 06:51 - How ACL tears present differently in combat athletes 10:33 - How surgeons diagnose ACL tears: Lachman, drawer, pivot shift 11:50 - Surgery vs no surgery: what athletes need to know 18:08 - Graft options, repairs, and what’s best for combat sports 23:01 - Rehab, return-to-sport timeline, and long-term knee health New episodes drop the first Friday of every month at doctorjiujitsu.com/podcast. If this episode hit home, share it with your training partners, drop a five-star review, and be sure to follow so you don’t miss the next one. Oss! To learn more about Dr. Megan Jimenez, check out her website: doctorjiujitsu.com

    36 min

  5. JAN 9

    From UFC Fighter to Gym Owner: Jonovan Webb on Coaching, Culture, and Longevity

    In this episode, I sit down with Jonovan Webb, 3rd degree black belt, UFC and CFFC veteran, and owner of Webb Fitness, who also happens to be the coach who started my Jiu Jitsu journey and helped shape me as both an athlete and a person. We dive deep into gym culture, coaching philosophy, and what it really takes to train hard while minimizing injuries in combat sports.  We talk about managing ego on the mats, training at high pace without unnecessary damage, leg lock safety and evolution, and how coaches can create environments that keep athletes healthy, progressing, and coming back long term.  We also get real about injuries, surgery, and the mental challenges of recovery, and how lessons learned on the mats carry directly into life outside the gym. Episode Highlights: 00:00 – What is Dr. Jiu-Jitsu and who is Jonathan Webb 00:34 – How we met and my journey from white belt through his gym 02:09 – Open-weight competition, big opponents, and the ACL tear story 03:21 – How Jonathan handles “spazzy” students and keeps his room safer 05:17 – Training for competition: pace, intensity, and checking your ego 08:33 – Leg locks, heel hooks, and why bad mechanics cause most injuries 11:22 – My ACL tear, going all-in on leg lock defense, and why I teach them early 17:34 – Jonathan’s path from fighter to coach to gym owner and finding fulfillment 27:25 – Shoulder dislocations, surgery, and the mental grind of rehab 46:15 – Lessons from the mats: failing, resilience, and taking risks off the mat 50:26 – Growth of women’s jiu-jitsu and building a room where women can thrive Links & Resources: Website: webbmma.comInstagram: @jonavinwebb @webbfitnessandmmaIf this episode hit home, share it with your training partners, drop a five-star review, and be sure to follow so you don’t miss the next one. Oss! To learn more about Dr. Megan Jimenez, check out her website: doctorjiujitsu.com

    55 min

  6. 12/05/2025

    From the Cage to the OR: Dr. Lucius Pomerantz on Combat Sports Injuries & Recovery

    In this episode, I sit down with Dr. M. Lucius Pomerantz—fellow orthopedic surgeon, black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and lifestyle medicine expert—to dive deep into the fascinating intersection of combat sports, injury, recovery, and longevity. We talk about what pulls high-performing doctors into such a physically intense world, and why so many of us can’t resist the challenge and community of Jiu Jitsu despite the inevitable injuries. We get real about the toll this sport takes on the body, the psychological rollercoaster of recovery, and the difference it makes to be treated by a physician who truly gets what you’re going through.    Episode Highlights: [0:12] Kicking off with Dr. Pomerantz—how we both ended up surgeons who also love getting wrecked on the mats. [2:48] Why orthopedic surgery is addictively satisfying, and how the stress of perfectionism weighs on us. [5:20] What draws doctors to combat sports even though it’s a surefire way to get injured. [8:22] Fighting MMA during residency and what that dynamic looked like with attendings and co-residents. [10:27] Getting hospitalized from pushing too hard—when the body says “no more”. [11:40] The most common hand injuries we see in combat athletes and why buddy taping is life. [14:28] Coolest injuries we’ve treated and the emotional weight behind what stays with us. [18:17] Lucius’s own pec tear—what it felt like, and how it forced him to face life off the mats. [25:01] How being injured changed the way we treat our own patients. [30:16] The harsh truths of ACL recovery and the mental game behind getting back. [34:04] Why we don’t tell athletes “just stop” and how community and understanding matter in care. [35:30] Advice for young athletes on recovery and managing ego. [40:23] Advice for the 40+ crowd who want to keep training without breaking themselves. [43:38] Learning body awareness and ego management for true longevity in combat sports.   Links & Resources: Website: https://synergysmg.com/specialist/m-lucius-pomerantz-md/ Instagram: @drlucmdYouTube Channel: Cut to the BoneIf this episode hit home, share it with your training partners, drop a five-star review, and be sure to follow so you don’t miss the next one. Oss! To learn more about Dr. Megan Jimenez, check out her website: doctorjiujitsu.com

    45 min

  7. 11/07/2025

    Rolling through Adversity: Paige Ivette on Jiu Jitsu, ACL Recovery, and Competition

    In this episode, I catch up with my friend and powerhouse black belt Paige Ivette Clymer. Paige is a multiple-time IBJJF medalist, ADCC Open double gold champ, and one of the most technically sharp athletes I know. We go deep into her ACL injury, how she navigated the emotional and physical recovery, and the mindset it took to come back even stronger. We also break down her epic Who's Number One match and how she prepped for battle with precision—right down to escaping a guillotine with total calm. Paige gets real about pre-competition anxiety, training smarter, and what every grappler should know about injury prevention, mental prep, and fueling their body. This one is packed with insight for athletes of all levels.   Episode Highlights: [1:07] Meeting Paige and the ACL injury that changed everything.  [3:33] Learning from the injury: technique tweaks and defending your knees.  [6:19] Why prehab matters: physical and emotional readiness before surgery.  [10:03] Breaking down her Who's Number One performance and guillotine escapes.  [14:11] Pre-fight anxiety and how Paige is learning to tame the nerves.  [18:40] Top injury prevention tips: slow is smooth, smooth is fast.  [21:07] Learning how to fall and the banned techniques at Legion.  [24:58] Training smarter as we age and protecting your peace on the mats.  [27:39] How Paige prepped her cardio for a 15-minute war.  [31:29] Paige's go-to meals, nutrition hacks, and her foodie favorites.   Links & Resources: Follow Paige on Instagram: @paige.ivetteLegion AJJ on Instagram: @legionajjIf you got something out of this episode, please rate, follow, and leave a review! Share it with a teammate or a friend who’s passionate about Jiu Jitsu and building longevity on and off the mats. Thanks for listening—see you on the next one! To learn more about Dr. Megan Jimenez, check out her website: doctorjiujitsu.com

    36 min

  8. 10/03/2025

    Unlocking the Power of Yoga: Breath, Balance, and Inner Strength with Christopher Wilkes

    In this episode, I sit down with my friend and yoga instructor, Christopher Wilkes—aka The Yoga Doctor—at his studio, The Art of Yoga in Columbus, Georgia. Christopher shares his incredible journey from martial arts and Qigong to becoming a full-time yoga teacher and studio owner. We talk about how yoga isn't just about flexibility and movement—it's a deeply transformative tool for physical, mental, and emotional healing. Christopher breaks down why yoga is more than just poses. We dive into breath work, meditation, and how the mind-body connection can be a total game changer for athletes, military service members, and anyone navigating stress or seeking personal growth. If you’ve ever wondered how yoga can help you recover faster, sleep better, or just feel more grounded—this conversation is for you.   Episode Highlights: [0:04] Meet Christopher—his yoga journey, Bruce Lee inspiration, and starting The Art of Yoga. [1:45] How breakups and back pain led both of us to yoga for inner healing. [3:36] Why I included yoga in my book and how it transformed more than just my flexibility. [6:22] The full-spectrum benefits of yoga: movement, breath work, meditation, and mindset. [9:15] How to start meditating even when your thoughts won’t slow down. [12:01] Why every athlete should integrate yoga into their recovery and training. [14:20] Yoga in the military—breaking stereotypes and building resilience. [15:33] The science behind breath work and calming your nervous system. [17:13] A step-by-step breathwork practice you can do anytime, anywhere. [21:17] What is Kundalini yoga? Understanding energy and intention in your practice. [23:26] Everyone’s favorite pose: why Shavasana is the ultimate let-go moment. [25:27] What to search for when looking for a holistic and integrative yoga class.   Links & Resources: Christopher Wilkes on Instagram: @theyogadoctorThe Art of Yoga Columbus, GA: @artofyogacolumbusgaThanks for listening! If this episode brought you value, don’t forget to rate, follow, share, and leave a review. Your support helps keep these powerful conversations going. See you next time—on and off the mat! To learn more about Dr. Megan Jimenez, check out her website: doctorjiujitsu.com

    28 min
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The Doctor Jujitsu Show is a monthly podcast for anyone who lives the Jiu Jitsu lifestyle—whether you’re a seasoned competitor, a weekend warrior, or someone fitting training into a full-time schedule. Hosted by Dr. Megan Jimenez, an active-duty Army orthopedic sports surgeon and black belt, each episode brings honest, insightful conversations with the people who’ve influenced her path as a physician, martial artist, and lifelong student of performance. From fellow Jiu Jitsu athletes and surgeons to farmers and nutrition experts, Dr. Jimenez explores how training, recovery, mindset, and daily habits intersect to keep you sharp on and off the mat. New episodes drop the first Friday of each month.

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  • Creator
    Doctor Jiu Jitsu
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    14
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 The Doctor Jiu Jitsu Show
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