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Send us a textDoctor Kickass (Mike Piekarski) is a BJJ Black Belt and Practicing Doctor in Physical Therapy. He earned his Bachelorâs degree from Binghamton University in upstate New York, where he first discovered Brazilian Jiu-jitsu. After graduating, Mike began competing in Mixed Martial Arts, Muay Thai, and submission grappling. After turning professional as a Mixed Martial Artist, he decided to change his focus and return to school. Mike attended Stony Brook University in Long Island, where he earned his Doctorate in Physical Therapy. After graduate school Mike moved to Los Angeles. During this time he earned the rank of black belt in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu and became recognized as a Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist by the American Physical Therapy Association. Mike currently lives in Eastern Washington and works with a variety of athletes as a Sports Physical Therapist.Expect to get the everyday perspective on what body part you break with different BJJ submission techniques, Jon Jones' injury and recovery, the prevalence of injuries in BJJ, the anatomy of injuries in BJJ, what injuries mean in regard to rehab and recovery and much more...Extra Stuff:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/doctor_kickassFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/doctorkickassDPT00:00 Intro02:19 Doctor Kickass Background07:55 Jon Jones Injury & Return12:28 Injury Prevalence in BJJ17:12 Neck Attacks & Injuries28:37 Neck Strengthening32:19 Shoulder Attacks & Injuries35:47 Bone Break vs Muscle Tear42:24 Arm Attacks & Injuries51:01 Knee Attacks & Injuries01:01:50 Ankle Attacks & Injuries01:08:16 Most Dangerous Sub in BJJ01:17:14 How To Mitigate Injuries#mentalhealth #bjj #bjjlifestyle #jiujitsu #jiujitsulifestyle #injuries #physiotherapy #physicaltherapy #rehabilitation Need a chat? Here's some options đhttps://andysmanclub.co.ukhttps://mentalhealth.org.uk/explore-mental-health/get-helpGet in touch in the comments below or head to...https://linktr.ee/theeverydayperspectiveSponsors: Want to be tell us what guests and questions we should go with? Support us by joining our exclusive community of 'Everyday Black Belt' on https://www.Patreon.com/EverydayPerspective Need a new Gi or Rash guard? Check out our partner, Tatami for the best gear in the game! https://www.tatamifightwear.com/?rfsn=8011858.0f3a82 Need help staying healthy and in shape around a busy life? We provide simple, practical, long-term health and fitness solutions that fit around a busy, regular life! Drop us a DM at https://www.instagram.com/theeverydayfitnessguys Stay Clean, Fight Dirty with Mr Bassett's Grappler's Soap from https://www.mrbassetts.com. Use Code: EVERYDAY for 10% off Come Train BJJ With Us At Flo Martial Arts in Plymouth - https://www.flo-martial-arts.co.uk Or, Drop by for a Coffee... https://www.instagram.com/flocoffeeshop



