JJO #72 - Why Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Martial Arts Training Is BETTER Than Prescription Drugs w/ Muhsin Corbbrey

https://twitter.com/muhsincorbbreyTraining in martial arts like Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), Judo, wrestling, & Muay Thai is my outlet for improving my mental health and becoming a better person.

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On this 72nd episode of the podcast, I sit down with Muhsin Corbbrey - a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Judo, kru rank in Muay Thai, and also a pro MMA career. In addition to this, Muhsin is a fourth year doctoral student at the University of Arizona who is studying the effect that exercise and nutrition has on the brain.

Muhsin is one of the most knowledgable folks I've met when it comes to the topic of how martial arts and physical activity impact mental health.

We recorded an episode last year you absolutely need to hear if you train in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu - Muhsin breaks down the science behind BJJ and why it has an addictive effect on many practitioners.

You can listen to that episode here and learn about the science behind Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts (MMA):

https://open.spotify.com/episode/5l64hOOr5b0J87cs4QAGoy?si=23de78810df1403b

On this episode, we chat about the latest findings in Muhsin's research into the effects of exercise on the human brain.

We discuss the link that has been found between dopamine production and testosterone and why this is a critical thing to understand for Jiu-Jitsu athletes - especially men.

In this episode, we discuss some examples of whether or not western medicine should be used to solve a problem or whether a more natural alternative might be available.

Want links to the studies that we discuss? Check this out:

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2858189/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9039439/

https://med.stanford.edu/news/all-news/2021/09/insulin-resistance-major-depressive-disorder.html

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4371978/

https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/early/2023/03/02/bjsports-2022-106195?rss=1

This is an episode you don't want to miss if you want to dive deep into the science behind the martial arts.

How to Connect:

Train with Muhsin at his academy in Savannah, Georgia:

https://mmatrainingsavannah.com/

Follow Muhsin and the work he is doing on social media:

https://www.facebook.com/muhsin.corbbrey

https://www.instagram.com/championmuhsin/

https://twitter.com/muhsincorbbrey

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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.