In this episode, I sit down with Dr. M. Lucius Pomerantz—fellow orthopedic surgeon, black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and lifestyle medicine expert—to dive deep into the fascinating intersection of combat sports, injury, recovery, and longevity. We talk about what pulls high-performing doctors into such a physically intense world, and why so many of us can’t resist the challenge and community of Jiu Jitsu despite the inevitable injuries. We get real about the toll this sport takes on the bod...
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In this episode, I sit down with Dr. M. Lucius Pomerantz—fellow orthopedic surgeon, black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and lifestyle medicine expert—to dive deep into the fascinating intersection of combat sports, injury, recovery, and longevity. We talk about what pulls high-performing doctors into such a physically intense world, and why so many of us can’t resist the challenge and community of Jiu Jitsu despite the inevitable injuries. We get real about the toll this sport takes on the bod...
From Surgery to ADCC Trials: How Alex Enriquez Trains, Recovers, and Wins
The Doctor Jiu Jitsu Show
27 minutes
6 months ago
From Surgery to ADCC Trials: How Alex Enriquez Trains, Recovers, and Wins
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, in...
The Doctor Jiu Jitsu Show
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. M. Lucius Pomerantz—fellow orthopedic surgeon, black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and lifestyle medicine expert—to dive deep into the fascinating intersection of combat sports, injury, recovery, and longevity. We talk about what pulls high-performing doctors into such a physically intense world, and why so many of us can’t resist the challenge and community of Jiu Jitsu despite the inevitable injuries. We get real about the toll this sport takes on the bod...
