FAQ

I'm not injured, why should I subscribe?

There are two kinds of people who train Jiu Jitsu. Those who ARE injured and those who will BE injured. There’s no avoiding it.

It’s every sports physio’s ultimate dream that we all get to practice our favorite activity without any restrictions or discomfort. However, if you’re trying to be the best version of yourself on the mats, then you are likely to find the limits of your physical ability.

These programs aren’t only for people dealing with extreme pain or injury at this very moment. It is also the best way to ensure that your nagging knee or back injury doesn’t return. Each program is broken down into 3 segments:

  • The ACUTE phase: This is when your injury is its most intense. Stopping you from training or even moving in a pain-free way.
  • The SUBACUTE phase: In this phase, you might only have mild pain and could probably train through any discomfort.
  • The NO PAIN phase: Your injury is in your rear-view mirror, but we all know that the number one indicator for injury is PREVIOUS INJURY. So to bulletproof yourself against being hurt or limited, this phase is essential.

Who is the BJJ Physio?

Dr. Carlos J Berio, THE BJJ Physio, has been training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu since 2006. But he has been working with the highest level movers across all “ground reaction force” sports for more than 20 years.

As a licensed physical therapist and certified strength and conditioning expert, Carlos combines his deep understanding of the BJJ game and in-depth insights into sports medicine healing optimization and return to play programming. Building versatile and bulletproof BJJ players who can effectively diagnose and treat themselves (with our system) is the overall goal of the BJJ Physio as a brand.

We will also be certifying other sports PTs across the US and around the world who routinely work with BJJ enthusiasts. Our network will be the most robust resource for pain education, self-treatment, and to connect you to the provider you need (if necessary) so that you can move better, feel great, and roll forever.

What is BJJ Physio?

We are a web based SELF DIAGNOSIS and SELF TREATMENT platform designed to find the best programming fit for the specific issue that is preventing YOU from training as much and as hard as you’d like.

All programming is a result of years of experience by the BJJ Physio, Dr. Carlos J Berio, training hard on the mats and spending decades honing the drills and techniques that every BJJ player should have in their toolbox to stay on the mats.

While we all might not be Gordon Ryan or Marcelo Garcia, the reason you know their names is because they’ve made BJJ, as well as the physical conditioning to train and/or compete in BJJ a priority.

Whatever your reason for training, be it: competition, self defense, the BJJ community, or a combination of those things, we can all agree that BJJ is incredibly enriching and rewarding. The best in the world, and savvy amateurs alike, know that proper conditioning and recovery are the secret sauce to staying on the mats.

Why is injury prevention important?

Everything we do in BJJ, whether you’re a high-level competitor or an enthusiast, is to prevent a bad case scenario from becoming worse.

If you’re in a competitive match, you need to rely on your body to do what is needed at a moment’s notice. In this case, it’s about points, wins and losses.

On the street, the costs of being ill-prepared to defend yourself could be a lot higher.

In both of these scenarios and all of those in between, the right kind of strength, mobility and skills programming is what saves your tail! 

As the old saying goes, “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Injury prevention programming and phasing is how we keep everyone moving their best no matter which situation you will face.

What does a monthly BJJ Physio membership include?

Membership has its benefits!!

  • Access to Members Only Content via the site: new, longer and more in depth “quick hitter” videos.
    • We will always produce the highest quality content driven by questions from subscribers and followers on all of our social media channels.
  • Monthly “Injury Breakdown” Newsletter/Blog/Vlog post
    • We get questions about injuries, pain and training constantly.  Along with our high quality “regular” content, members will be notified when a Member’s Only piece has been written.
    • These posts will be direct answers to questions that members and nonmembers pose via any of our platforms.
  • Access to a private community page, via Facebook and subsequently access to me (Dr. Carlos Berio) via DM.
    • Members will automatically be added to our Members Only Forum, The BJJ Physio Community Page, where they can post memes, post questions, and stay on top of social media news or events.
  • Monthly MO ‘town hall meeting’ via Zoom or Teams…
    • All members will be invited to a regular town-hall-style Zoom call where the BJJ Physio will directly answer your questions and cover current BJJ news and pain/injury topics.
  • 30% member discount on all BJJ Physio Gear
    • Who doesn’t like swag??
  • 30% member discount on all programming purchases
    • The most in-depth DIY treatment programming on the planet!
  • Referral program benefits – refer a (paying) friend for additional discounts/FREE month of membership
    • Bring friends and get stuff FREE!
  • 50% off registration for any in-person BJJ Physio seminar or workshop
    • We are looking forward to seeing YOU and your training partners LIVE and in-person at any number of our ongoing Workshop Series. DM, email, or message us to book a workshop for your gym. Now filling the 2022 calendar!
  • FREE Body Part Bulletproofing program: body region specific ‘general’ strength and conditioning program for BJJ players
  • FREE “Do’s & Don’ts” Fact Sheet: Organized by healing phases and body regions, know what moves you can train while an injury is healing and how to integrate that healing area into your continued mat progress
  • Updates on new BJJ Physio Network certified practitioners: Bios, profiles, etc.
    • Get to know our BJJ Physio Network of certified providers. Our website has been built to ‘flag’ anyone that might need more than a DIY program to get back to the mats.
    • With our network, you can rest assured that you will be treated by someone that understands, trains, and loves Jiu-Jitsu.
    • No more, “Oh. Just stop doing that.” as medical advice. SMFH.

HOW CAN I MOVE BETTER FEEL GREAT & ROLL FOREVER?

It all starts with the right kind of assessment. The BJJ Physio site is designed to guide you toward the best DIY treatment program for what is getting in YOUR way.

Once you take the quiz and your injury is diagnosed, purchase the program and do the work. It’s that simple.

Is BJJ Physio only for people that do Jiu-Jitsu?

Of course not. We’ve got thousands of members, followers, and subscribers that train any number of grappling and martial arts.

  • MMA
  • Wrestlers
  • Sambo
  • Judo
  • Muay Thai

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