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 Webb00:34 – How we met and my journey from white belt through his gym02:09 – Open-weight competition, big opponents, and the ACL tear story03:21 – How Jonathan handles “spazzy” students and keeps his room safer05:17 – Training for competition: pace, intensity, and checking your ego08:33 – Leg locks, heel hooks, and why bad mechanics cause most injuries11:22 – My ACL tear, going all-in on leg lock defense, and why I teach them early17:34 – Jonathan’s path from fighter to coach to gym owner and finding fulfillment27:25 – Shoulder dislocations, surgery, and the mental grind of rehab46:15 – Lessons from the mats: failing, resilience, and taking risks off the mat50:26 – Growth of women’s jiu-jitsu and building a room where women can thriveLinks & Resources:Website: webbmma.comInstagram: @jonavinwebb @webbfitnessandmmaIf this episode hit home, share it with your training partners, drop a five-star review, and be sure to follow so you don’t miss the next one. Oss!To learn more about Dr. Megan Jimenez, check out her website: doctorjiujitsu.com