Orthopaedic Surgeon's Guide to MMA and Grappling Performance
Train Harder. Fight Longer. Heal Faster.
A practical guide for MMA fighters, grapplers, coaches, and combat sports clinicians seeking smarter injury prevention, better recovery, and long-term performance.
Where Medicine Meets Combat Sports
Combat athletes ask more from their bodies than nearly any other sport.
Yet most injury resources are written for traditional athletics, not grappling exchanges, submission attempts, repeated impacts, or years of high-volume training.
Written by orthopedic surgeon and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner Dr. Jawad Khan, this illustrated guide bridges the gap between medical science and real-world combat sports, giving athletes practical tools to understand injuries before they happen and recover more effectively when they do.
Inside You'll Learn
Why Fighters Break Down
The Most Common MMA and Grappling Injuries
Mobility and Durability Strategies
Return-to-Training Protocols
Smarter Conditioning and Recovery
Practical Injury Prevention Systems
built for
Coaches & Trainers
MMA Fighters, Grapplers & Jiu-Jitsu Athletes
Combat Sports Clinicians
Meet Dr. Jawad Khan
Dr. Jawad Khan is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in hand, wrist, and elbow conditions. Beyond the operating room, he is an active Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner with firsthand experience navigating the physical demands of combat sports.
His unique perspective allows him to combine advanced orthopedic expertise with practical athletic experience, helping patients recover confidently while educating combat athletes on building healthier, longer careers.
Ready to Improve Your Performance?
Whether you're preparing for competition, coaching athletes, treating combat sports injuries, or simply striving to stay healthy on the mats, this book provides a practical blueprint for training harder, recovering smarter, and performing longer.
