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Dr. Jennifer Case ("Dr.JenJitsu")

PhD, RD, CSSD, CSCS · Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt (2016)

Competition Highlights

  • Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt (2016)
  • Hawaiian Kempo Black Belt (2005)
  • 15× IBJJF Masters World Champion
  • 5× IBJJF Pan Champion
  • 2× IBJJF International Masters - North America Champion
  • ADCC West Coast Trials Medalist
  • Professional MMA Record: 4-1

About

Dr. Jennifer Case is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt and sports dietitian with a PhD in Human Nutrition and Performance. She blends elite competitive experience with deep academic work to help athletes perform, recover, and feel their best. Her coaching is practical, science-based, and mat-tested, built to improve body composition, energy, and consistency across training blocks and real life.

Coaching Philosophy

Start simple and repeatable. Anchor nutrition to training, track only what matters, and adjust with data, without adding noise. Jen pairs evidence-based plans with habits athletes can actually live with so progress is steady and sustainable.

  • Fuel for the session in front of you
  • Recovery that fits your schedule
  • Consistent habits that scale for camps or daily training

Academic Background

  • BS: Athletic Training, Washburn University (Magna Cum Laude, Department Honors)
  • MSE: Sports Studies, University of Kansas
  • PhD: Human Nutrition & Performance, Kansas State University (Dissertation: protein intake, body composition, and athletic performance)
  • Graduate Certificate: Dietetics, Iowa State University

Certifications

  • Registered Dietitian (RD)
  • Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD)
  • Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)

Books & Publications

  • The Renaissance Diet (Co-author)
  • Renaissance Woman (Co-author)
  • Fueling the Adolescent (Co-author)
  • Understanding Healthy Eating: A Science-Based Guide to How Your Diet Affects Your Health (Co-author)

Find Dr. Jen Online

Instagram · YouTube · Facebook · drjenjitsu.com

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