Tag Archive: grappling injuries

“What were you thinking?!?” – Crazy Things Guys Do On The Mat PART 1: Slamming

Ok, this post is half rant and half warning to all of you budding BJJ players out there. In all the years I’ve been training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Sub Grappling, Muay Thai, and MMA I’ve seen, heard first hand accounts of, and been a victim of really bone headed things guys have done to their training…

Avoiding Mat Bugs – It’s deathly serious!

If you’re an experienced grappler or Jiu-Jitsu player then you know about these invisible nuisances on the mat.  Bacteria is constantly lurking on your skin and on the mat just waiting for the right time to attack.  In order to keep yourself safe you must be aware of the dangers these pests present and how…

Q&A: Accumulation of injuries. Please Help!

Question: “Hi, I’ve been getting an accumulation of small injuries from sore joints, to minor muscle strains.  It’s getting more difficult to train on a regular basis because these little injuries are beginning to add up.  I know I should stretch before practice but a lot of times I get to practice with just enough…