Combat Athlete Science Podcast

Doc Trent, Ray, and Ryan talk about preparing your mind for an acute stressful event. Whether it be a first responder going to a HALO (high acuity/low opportunity) call or a combat athlete about to compete, the need for prior training is vital for an individual to perform to minimum standard under duress. Thank you for your continued support and share with someone you feel needs to hear this!

Ray, Dr. Trent, and Ryan sit down on today's episode and talk about accountability and leadership and the need for both in law enforcement. Also, we'd like to congratulate Dr. Trent Nessler on his recent promotion to BJJ Black Belt. Thank you for you continued work to the school and sport.

Dr. Trent and Ryan sit down on today's podcast and discuss the current climate of police physical fitness and how it has changed over the years as well as the current shortage of truly qualified law enforcement personnel. Make sure to subscribe to the show to stay up on the latest episodes!

Ray and Dr. Trent sit down with Ryan, current LEO with extensive experience in training and special operations within the law enforcement community. We hope you enjoy part one of this series and don't forget to subscribe to the show on your favorite podcast platform!

Ray and Dr. Trent sit down with Ryan, current LEO with extensive experience in training and special operations within the law enforcement community. We hope you enjoy part two of this series and don't forget to subscribe to the show on your favorite podcast platform!

On Episode 11, Ray and Dr. Trent talk about the need for group support as the jiu jitsu athlete. From injuries to progression, we discuss ways all belts, and especially upper belts, can support each other and the gym family as a whole.

Ray and Dr. Trent talk about the importance and results of training combat sports and its improvement on one's mental health state. Ray owns Tennessee BJJ which is a We Defy affiliated school. We Defy is dedicated to improving the lives of Veteran's through training BJJ. We hope you enjoy the episode and please share the episode with someone you think may benefit from listening.

In episode 0009, Ray and Doc Trent talk about hydration and choosing the right source for you. Choosing the right source of hydration and paying attention to the details is what will set you up for success. Make sure to follow and share the knowledge!

Dr. Trent and Ray are back in studio after some weeks of travel and competition. On this episode, we start the dive in to dehydration, what goes in to being properly hydrated, and way to mitigate it. Make sure to subscribe to our show and thanks for your support!

In Episode 0007, Ray and Dr. Trent talk about injury prevention and optimizing the more "aged" athlete. From how to approach activities like weight lifting to competitive training days, what are the considerations needed to keep the older athlete on the mat and as injury free as possible. Don't forget to subscribe to the show and follow us on social media! We would love the feedback...

In Episode 0006, Ray and Dr. Trent talk about not only about the need for gyms to be honest and cognizant about physical injuries in their gym, but also the importance to recognize the need for addressing the individual's mental health. Ray and Dr. Trent talk about their work with Aerial Recovery Group and We Defy, organizations that are working with veteran's to recognize and overcome men...

Dr. Trent and Ray talk about common injuries and exposures facing first responders and how universal assessments can measure the risk for future injuries. Dr. Trent discusses attending the 2023 FDIC Fire Fighter's Conference and presenting on the science and data being gathered on universal assessments of first responders.

Dr. Trent and Ray continue the conversation in neck injuries seen in combat sport, specifically in BJJ, and the importance of building a strong neck. Dr. Trent highly recommends the Iron Neck, which is an innovative tool used to strengthen and build your neck.

Doc Trent and Ray talk about the fear of injury in combat sports and understanding that they are essentially inevitable if you are actively training. This episode highlights common neck injuries Doc Trent sees as well as the techniques that specifically cause them. Subscribe to the show to stay up on new episode releases!

Doc Trent and Ray discuss injury prevention in the new athlete. They share the importance of mitigation injuries in the new athlete and how that leads to long term retention for the overall success of the athlete and gym. Doc Trent also shares common injuries seen in new athletes and what are some ways gym owners and high level practitioners can mitigate them in training.

Welcome to the Combat Athlete Science Podcast hosted by Dr. Trent Nessler and Ray Casias. Ray is tenured BJJ black belt under Robert Drysdale and Zenith BJJ. Dr. Nessler is an expert in biomechanics and injury prevention as well as a BJJ brown belt under Ray Casias. This podcasts main purpose is to provide evidence based information to optimize the combat athlete by preventing injuries, rehabilita...