After nearly 20 years of one-on-one rehab and strength coaching, I has fallen in love with running on-site “longevity” seminars for Jiu-Jitsu academies. Unlike flashy technique clinics, these events give athletes a live snapshot of the exact mobility, strength, and power milestones he demands before clearing anyone to roll. The result? An eye-opening “aha” moment when most attendees realize they’re under-prepared—and that the old “just rest, slap on a brace, and tough it out” mentality is holding them back. I explains how these sessions break down bro-science, raise performance standards, and spark deeper coach–athlete conversations about long-term health. He’s now inviting gyms—at no cost—to host a seminar so more grapplers can stay off the surgery table and on the mats for life.

Top 3 Takeaways

Objective Standards Beat Guesswork

• Range-of-motion, strength, and sport-specific tests reveal whether you’re truly ready to train pain-free—not just “feeling better.”

Mindset Shift > Magic Exercise

• Seminars dismantle the “pain is weakness” culture, showing you can be tough and systematic about injury prevention.

Free Resource for Your Team

• Nick offers to run these workshops at any Jiu-Jitsu gym—giving athletes a clear blueprint for longevity while he gathers real-world data to refine future protocols. Reach out if your squad is ready to level up.

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