The Chewjitsu Podcast BJJ Black Belt and Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Megan Jimenez
Mar 9, 2026
Dr. Megan Jimenez, an orthopedic surgeon and BJJ black belt with Kenpo roots, joins to talk sports medicine for grapplers. She covers ACL care, rehab realities, risky positions to avoid, safe training practices, and how rolling is like a conversation. Practical tips on staying injury-aware while maintaining community and flow.
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Teach Safe Leg Lock Etiquette And Escapes
- Avoid risky positions and teach safe leg‑lock etiquette: communicate, catch and release, and know defensive escapes.
- Megan shares she tore her ACL to a heel hook and now emphasizes partner communication and letting go when needed.
Ban Scissor Takedowns That Drive Into The Knee
- Avoid scissor takedowns and risky side‑knee entries that blast lateral knee structures.
- Megan has repeatedly seen scissor takedowns that jump into the side of the knee and produce ACL/MCL and meniscus injuries.
Stay In The Team To Heal The Mental Side
- Stay connected to your team during recovery to manage the mental side of injury.
- Megan tells a 16‑year‑old soccer patient to attend practice, cheer, go to the weight room and keep identity intact while rehabbing.
