Average Joe Jiu-Jitsu Podcast, Episode #15: Giovanni Z. Figueroa Guillaini PT, DPT

Giovanni is a BJJ Purple Belt. He started training BJJ and Muay Thai in 2010 under Vidiver Vazquez and Juan Delgado out of Combat 360 in Puerto Rico. He currently trains in Austin Texas in VOW BJJ under Ryan Villalobos. He has bachelor’s in Exercise Science and Health Promotion and a doctorate in Physical Therapy and specializes in S&C, injury reduction and rehab for combat athletes. He has a special interest in how the balance between training and recovery optimizes performance and longevity in the sport. We had a great conversation discussing recovery tracking, the pros and cons of using a powerlifting based strength training program for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Daily Undulated Periodization Training, among other things. Gio can be contacted on Instagram at @gio.thefightersway