BJJ Black Belt Reacts To The New York Times Article About How Jiu-Jitsu Causes Injuries

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On the 87th episode of the Jiu-Jitsu Outlet podcast, I talk to BJJ black belt Emil Fischer.

Emil is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt and an instructor. He makes a living in the martial arts and has been training for over twenty years.

In this interview, we react to the New York Times article about how Jiu-Jitsu training can lead to severe injuries.

Emil discusses how to train martial arts in a way that reduces the risk of injury. We talk about why having common sense is so important and different ways to keep practice safe.

We also discuss how training in the martial arts has impacted Emil's mental health and life off the mats. Emil shares about what it's like training with UFC fighters like Stipe Miocic and how the keep training safe at the highest levels.

What is your reaction to the New York Times article? Let us know below in the comments.

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Here's a link to the episode we discussed with Kit Dale about why games are better than drilling:

https://youtu.be/euyDy7vlZWY

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The information in this episode should NOT be considered medical advice but instead educational information. If you are struggling with your mental health and want to speak with a professional therapist, I recommend https://Talkspace.com/ ... This is the therapy service that worked for me when I was at my darkest moments in life and dealing with panic attacks every day.