Doctor Jiu Jitsu Show
Doctor Jiu Jitsu Show
Podcast Description
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.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast centers on various themes including combat sports, military performance, injury prevention, and nutrition, with episodes like Regenerative Farming, Athlete Fuel & The Truth About 'Healthy' Meat highlighting the intricate connections between farming practices and athletic performance. Other episodes address training, recovery strategies, mindset shifts, and incorporating healthy habits into a busy lifestyle.
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.
Alex Enriquez is a jiu-jitsu black belt, ADCC Trials champ, and former All-American wrestler with a story every serious athlete should hear. The journey includes starting jiu-jitsu at age 11, switching gyms with maturity and grace, overcoming multiple injuries, and learning how to train smarter, not just harder.
This episode dives into what it takes to become a world-class competitor while maintaining mental health, proper recovery, and long-term performance. If you’re navigating burnout, injury, or the emotional rollercoaster of elite training, this conversation is gold.
Timestamps + Headlines:
00:00 – From Alpharetta to ADCC: Meet Alex Enriquez
01:06 – Day One Competitor: How Jiu-Jitsu Became a Lifestyle
03:36 – Switching Gyms Without Burning Bridges
07:16 – Managing Anxiety and Building a Champion’s Mindset
09:49 – The Competition Routine That Reduces Adrenaline Dumps
11:56 – Lessons from Overtraining and Career-Threatening Injuries
13:39 – How a Pro Athlete Team Was Built (PT, S&C, Nutrition, MFR)
17:15 – Trigger Point Dry Needling, Ice Baths, and Recovery Routines
19:57 – The Bucket Handle Tear That Changed Everything
25:29 – Rebuilding After Surgery and Restoring Confidence
26:32 – What’s Next: West Coast ADCC Trials and Elite Prep
Links & Resources:
Follow Alex on Instagram: @aenriquez218
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To learn more about Dr. Megan Jimenez, check out her website: doctorjiujitsu.com
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