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The Doctor Jiu Jitsu Show
The Doctor Jujitsu Show is a monthly podcast for anyone who lives the Jiu Jitsu lifestyle—whether you’re a seasoned competitor, a weekend warrior, or someone fitting training into a full-time schedule. Hosted by Dr. Megan Jimenez, an active-duty Army orthopedic sports surgeon and black belt, each episode brings honest, insightful conversations with the people who’ve influenced her path as a physician, martial artist, and lifelong student of performance.
From fellow Jiu Jitsu athletes and surgeons to farmers and nutrition experts, Dr. Jimenez explores how training, recovery, mindset, and daily habits intersect to keep you sharp on and off the mat.
New episodes drop the first Friday of each month.
The Doctor Jiu Jitsu Show
From UFC Fighter to Gym Owner: Jonovan Webb on Coaching, Culture, and Longevity
In this episode, I sit down with Jonovan Webb, 3rd degree black belt, UFC and CFFC veteran, and owner of Webb Fitness, who also happens to be the coach who started my Jiu Jitsu journey and helped shape me as both an athlete and a person. We dive deep into gym culture, coaching philosophy, and what it really takes to train hard while minimizing injuries in combat sports.
We talk about managing ego on the mats, training at high pace without unnecessary damage, leg lock safety and evolution, and how coaches can create environments that keep athletes healthy, progressing, and coming back long term.
We also get real about injuries, surgery, and the mental challenges of recovery, and how lessons learned on the mats carry directly into life outside the gym.
Episode Highlights:
00:00 – What is Dr. Jiu-Jitsu and who is Jonathan Webb
00:34 – How we met and my journey from white belt through his gym
02:09 – Open-weight competition, big opponents, and the ACL tear story
03:21 – How Jonathan handles “spazzy” students and keeps his room safer
05:17 – Training for competition: pace, intensity, and checking your ego
08:33 – Leg locks, heel hooks, and why bad mechanics cause most injuries
11:22 – My ACL tear, going all-in on leg lock defense, and why I teach them early
17:34 – Jonathan’s path from fighter to coach to gym owner and finding fulfillment
27:25 – Shoulder dislocations, surgery, and the mental grind of rehab
46:15 – Lessons from the mats: failing, resilience, and taking risks off the mat
50:26 – Growth of women’s jiu-jitsu and building a room where women can thrive
Links & Resources:
- Website: webbmma.com
- Instagram: @jonavinwebb @webbfitnessandmma
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To learn more about Dr. Megan Jimenez, check out her website: doctorjiujitsu.com