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Prehab & Injury Prevention for BJJ


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Julian Vanderlinden, Black Belt at Gracie Barra Northridge under Romulo Barral and Doctorate of Physical Therapy candidate, takes Chad through a series of drills to help fortify the shoulders, neck, knees and low back against injury.

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