Strength and Conditioning for Jiu-jitsu
Strength and Conditioning for Jujitsu
testing, training and physio for every combat‑sports athlete
Numbers first, guesswork last
What’s involved in Raise’s S&C for Jiu-Jitsu Program?
Raise Jiu-jitsu combines evidence‑based performance testing, jiu‑jitsu‑specific strength and conditioning, and hands‑on sports‑physio care – all under one roof.
Our goal is simple: help every combat‑sports athlete in the region move better, get stronger and stay on the mats longer.
Our Integrated Approach
Raise Performance runs the testing and performance program; South Coast Health Hub delivers the sports-physio support. Two specialist teams, one seamless pathway. Data flows from the test session to the gym floor and, if needed, straight into rehab – so athletes never lose momentum.
Performance Testing
Our baseline session captures power, strength and mobility in under an hour. You leave knowing your physical strengths, weaknesses and have clear targets for your performance training.
- Force‑plate jump analysis
- Strength and power testing
- Hip, shoulder and spine mobility screens
- A performance report
Strength & Conditioning Programming
Every program is specific to you, your performance needs, your Jiu Jitsu schedule and for those who compete, periodised to your competition calendar. All sessions are live inside the TrainHeroic app so you can track every rep, set and personal best.
- Sport‑specific lifts and carries
- Conditioning blocks to extend scramble endurance
- Weekly load tracking in the app
- Coach feedback inside 24 hours
Injury Management and Return to Play
Our physio team speaks your language – they’ve logged mat hours across every belt. Acute injuries get hands‑on treatment, then rehab is woven straight into your gym plan until you clear our sport‑specific tests.
- Same‑day acute injury slots
- Rehab exercises added to S&C app
- Belt‑aware return‑to‑roll milestones
- Final clearance test on the mats
Chris Jaffrey
Chris Jaffrey is an Accredited Exercise Physiologist and strength-and-conditioning coach who heads athlete development at Raise Performance.
As an Accredited Exercise Physiologist with a Master’s Degree In S&C , Chris focuses on evidence-based programming for combat athletes. He is best known as the long-time strength-and-conditioning coach for UFC world champion Alexander “The Great” Volkanovski.
Chris’s proven methods translate directly to measurable gains in power, endurance and resilience for jiu-jitsu athletes of all levels.
Mick Baines
Mick Baines is a veteran sports physiotherapist with more than twenty years of experience caring for elite athletes.
He has held senior roles with multiple National Rugby League clubs and New South Wales State of Origin teams and is a co-founder of South Coast Health Hub.
Mick also supports Volkanovski’s championship fight camps, specialising in high-performance rehabilitation and injury prevention. His track record with world-class athletes ensures every phase of rehab aligns seamlessly with training demands.
Frequently Asked Question’s
Absolutely. Testing and programming scale to any age, belt or experience level.
Rehab starts day one. We integrate modified exercises so you keep progressing while healing.