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Injury list - I know we all have them
6 year(s) ago • 23407 views • 138 replies
RDBlack belt 4th degreeVerified
6 year(s) ago
Impetigo x 2 (both to a rash on my face) Athlete's foot - probably about twice a year at least... I always shower at the gym directly after training (I was shocked to find out how few gyms in USA & Brazil have showers!) & use flipflops, but I do go to public saunas & other gyms regularly (like weight training at the office gym), which might be the cause of the Athlete's foot rather than our home academy.
Had a friend with impetigo. Glad he did not share
AMBlack belt 1st degreeVerified
6 year(s) ago
- Full dislocation (right shoulder)
- Partial dislocation (left shoulder)
- Broken nose
- Intercostal tear
- Torn meniscus (right knee)
- Couple broken fingers and toes
- More sprains/strains than I can remember
Looking at the horrifying lists of some others here, I've apparently been lucky.
- Partial dislocation (left shoulder)
- Broken nose
- Intercostal tear
- Torn meniscus (right knee)
- Couple broken fingers and toes
- More sprains/strains than I can remember
Looking at the horrifying lists of some others here, I've apparently been lucky.
RDBlack belt 4th degreeVerified
6 year(s) ago
- Full dislocation (right shoulder) - Partial dislocation (left shoulder) - Broken nose - Intercostal tear - Torn meniscus (right knee) - Couple broken fingers and toes - More sprains/strains than I can remember Looking at the horrifying lists of some others here, I've apparently been lucky.
That is already too many.. Lol injuries suck
APBlack beltVerified
6 year(s) ago
If we're talking just from BJJ, I've been pretty lucky, nothing major:
- Partial labrum tear in left shoulder
- Multiple sprained ankles
- Sprained wrists
- Popped ribs
- Strained hamstring/quad
Most of my injuries or nagging pains are from time in the military.
- Partial labrum tear in left shoulder
- Multiple sprained ankles
- Sprained wrists
- Popped ribs
- Strained hamstring/quad
Most of my injuries or nagging pains are from time in the military.
RDBlack belt 4th degreeVerified
6 year(s) ago
If we're talking just from BJJ, I've been pretty lucky, nothing major: - Partial labrum tear in left shoulder - Multiple sprained ankles - Sprained wrists - Popped ribs - Strained hamstring/quad Most of my injuries or nagging pains are from time in the military.
What branch? How long?
AMBlack belt 1st degreeVerified
6 year(s) ago
That is already too many.. Lol injuries suck
The sad thing is that most of my injuries happened because of bad luck...just the right amount of poundage in the wrong place. Not because I didn't tap when I should have.
Over the last year I've made it the primary goal to stay as injury free as I can. Training smarter, not harder blah blah. lol
During this time I've been playing very defensively and have been using Priit Mihkelson's defensive postures (Turtle, Hawking, Panda) heavily. Frustrates people to no end, especially the young, squirly folk as these postures allow me to stay safe against the 22 year old, 220 lb purple belts that are out to get my ass. :D
Over the last year I've made it the primary goal to stay as injury free as I can. Training smarter, not harder blah blah. lol
During this time I've been playing very defensively and have been using Priit Mihkelson's defensive postures (Turtle, Hawking, Panda) heavily. Frustrates people to no end, especially the young, squirly folk as these postures allow me to stay safe against the 22 year old, 220 lb purple belts that are out to get my ass. :D
APBlack beltVerified
6 year(s) ago
What branch? How long?
US Marines. I was in for about 4.5 years. 2 trips to Afghanistan and carrying heavy gear messed me up for a while.
AMBlack belt 1st degreeVerified
6 year(s) ago
US Marines. I was in for about 4.5 years. 2 trips to Afghanistan and carrying heavy gear messed me up for a while.
Very cool. Ex USAF here. You guys love us. lol
I've always had nothing but respect for Marines.
I've always had nothing but respect for Marines.
APBlack beltVerified
6 year(s) ago
During this time I've been playing very defensively and have been using Priit Mihkelson's defensive postures (Turtle, Hawking, Panda) heavily. Frustrates people to no end, especially the young, squirly folk as these postures allow me to stay safe against the 22 year old, 220 lb purple belts that are out to get my ass. :D
That's on my list to study. I've been using running man defense for years, but recently watched the camp video with Chris Paines and picked up some new details. It's so fun, and yes, frustrates people to no end.
[Edit] Adam, nothing but love for other branches of military. I always hated the shit-talking between branches....never made sense to me. Anyway, my brother was in USAF and he's a badass, so every branch has them!
[Edit] Adam, nothing but love for other branches of military. I always hated the shit-talking between branches....never made sense to me. Anyway, my brother was in USAF and he's a badass, so every branch has them!
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RDBlack belt 4th degreeVerified
6 year(s) ago
US Marines. I was in for about 4.5 years. 2 trips to Afghanistan and carrying heavy gear messed me up for a while
Glad you are ok. Thanks for your service. I was in the Air Force for 14yrs (86-2000) Volunteered to go to Desert Shield and Storm but didn't need my career field.
Then tried to go as a mailman.. No joy on that either. Oh well I tried. Good to see former service guys on here. My family has a tradition of service in all branches including the Coast Guard. We rib each other but there is nothing but love and respect. Some have served in more than one branch after separating the from their first.
Then tried to go as a mailman.. No joy on that either. Oh well I tried. Good to see former service guys on here. My family has a tradition of service in all branches including the Coast Guard. We rib each other but there is nothing but love and respect. Some have served in more than one branch after separating the from their first.
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AMBlack belt 1st degreeVerified
6 year(s) ago
That's on my list to study. I've been using running man defense for years, but recently watched the camp video with Chris Paines and picked up some new details. It's so fun, and yes, frustrates people to no end.
Ah yep. Forgot to add Running man. Yeah, highly highly recommend the other three. They're easy to learn and not too hard to implement with a little progressive resitance positional sparring.
GMBlack belt 2nd degreeVerified
6 year(s) ago
Well, I injured both my knees when was in Slovakia (LCA partial rupture, patellar chondromalacia, tendonitis, etc), so this give me out 2 years for return to train again.. after 200 sessions in the physioterapy, I feel me good, but is normal we had some fear in some movements, you dont want injurt again, never more..
NBBlack beltVerified
6 year(s) ago
Directly from Jiu-Jitsu:
Popped ribs (twice)
Herniated discs in neck (twice)
Pulled back (twice)
Undiagnosed knee injury (likely meniscus tear)
Serious finger hyper-extension (twice)
~8 black eyes
Cauliflower ear
Miscellaneous little things...
Popped ribs (twice)
Herniated discs in neck (twice)
Pulled back (twice)
Undiagnosed knee injury (likely meniscus tear)
Serious finger hyper-extension (twice)
~8 black eyes
Cauliflower ear
Miscellaneous little things...
MGPurple beltVerified
SCBlack belt 3rd degreeVerified
6 year(s) ago
I've been lucky for the most part. just Tons of the typical jiu jitsu wear and tear ;) . sprained Fingers, sore back, black eyes, gi rash (from being cross faced ), slipped ribs Actual injuries: Left knee; (meniscus- Surgery) Right arm; Torn pec major and torn bicep (crazy blue belt that outweighed me by 60 lbs) surgery and 5 months PT.
I also had a torn meniscus, left inner. I guess in the grand scheme of things it's not too bad compared to everyone else's list but it just doesn't work the same anymore, even after surgery.
DKBlack beltVerifiedTaiwan
6 year(s) ago
My neck is a real pain in the neck. I injured it years ago thinking I had a great triangle defense. It stiffens up if a white belt barely looks at it.
I have also caught a toe in the left eye that resulted in a torn retina and surgery and a week long stay in a very smelly hospital.
I also got a sub dermal infection that cost me another week in the same smelly hospital. That I think was my fault....should have cleaned the mats better.
I have had a ton other injuries...all jitz related. Everything is just a bump on the mat as long as I can keep training.
Don't get down on yourself if you're injured. Take some time to heal. Know that you are loved and that you have friends who love to strangle you.
I have also caught a toe in the left eye that resulted in a torn retina and surgery and a week long stay in a very smelly hospital.
I also got a sub dermal infection that cost me another week in the same smelly hospital. That I think was my fault....should have cleaned the mats better.
I have had a ton other injuries...all jitz related. Everything is just a bump on the mat as long as I can keep training.
Don't get down on yourself if you're injured. Take some time to heal. Know that you are loved and that you have friends who love to strangle you.
JSPurple beltVerified
6 year(s) ago
Ringworm x2
Staph x2
Dislocated shoulder, left
Partially torn rotator cuff, left
Partially torn labrum, left
Deep bone bruising, left knee
Bursitis, both big toes
Broken baby toe, left x4
Crack ribs, right side, x4
Broken nose, x6
Dislocated hip, left
Staph x2
Dislocated shoulder, left
Partially torn rotator cuff, left
Partially torn labrum, left
Deep bone bruising, left knee
Bursitis, both big toes
Broken baby toe, left x4
Crack ribs, right side, x4
Broken nose, x6
Dislocated hip, left
APBlack belt 1st degreeVerified
6 year(s) ago
I will just post the injuries I have received from years of competing.
Torn ACL, Torn MCL, broken finger, broken toe, torn cartilage in shoulder, popped rib.
Torn ACL, Torn MCL, broken finger, broken toe, torn cartilage in shoulder, popped rib.
ILBlack belt 3rd degreeVerified
6 year(s) ago
Torn Meniscus. both knees.
dislocated toe
dislocated thumb
Dislocated index finger. both hands.
Fractured rib
semi-torn groin muscle.
fractured upper jaw.
dislocated toe
dislocated thumb
Dislocated index finger. both hands.
Fractured rib
semi-torn groin muscle.
fractured upper jaw.
PDBlack belt 3rd degreeVerified
6 year(s) ago
Things that were supposed to finish me off
Pancreatic Cancer Survivor
Broken Neck (Atlas) It was 20 30 years ago refused surgery had the Halo for 6 months
Countless broken bones including
Facial fractures 16 broken noses , a broken Jaw and collapsed cheekbone
Compression Fracture of L6 an herniated disk above and below
Not even counting things like the torn pec muscle I have now
Surgeries I need but don't plan of getting till I am done competing
Need shoulder replacement
Need knee reconstruction
I am 57 and had my first professional Lethwei match in Burma and fought Kickboxing all over the world.
Between KB and MMA I have 119 professional fights and probably have near 100 grappling matches well over 200 since turning 52
I have a high mileage body and we play rough games so all in all I have been lucky
Pancreatic Cancer Survivor
Broken Neck (Atlas) It was 20 30 years ago refused surgery had the Halo for 6 months
Countless broken bones including
Facial fractures 16 broken noses , a broken Jaw and collapsed cheekbone
Compression Fracture of L6 an herniated disk above and below
Not even counting things like the torn pec muscle I have now
Surgeries I need but don't plan of getting till I am done competing
Need shoulder replacement
Need knee reconstruction
I am 57 and had my first professional Lethwei match in Burma and fought Kickboxing all over the world.
Between KB and MMA I have 119 professional fights and probably have near 100 grappling matches well over 200 since turning 52
I have a high mileage body and we play rough games so all in all I have been lucky
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TOBlack belt 2nd degreeVerified
6 year(s) ago
Broken rib
Torn intercostal
Broken toes
Broken pinky finger
Hernia surgery
Cauliflower ears
Torn intercostal
Broken toes
Broken pinky finger
Hernia surgery
Cauliflower ears
SVBlack belt 1st degreeVerified
6 year(s) ago
- broke both my hands ones.
- partly torn LCL
- Popped my rib last month in tournament.
Multiple muscle and joint bleeds because im dealing with servere hemophilia(bleeding disorder) and for some reason i had the great idea to do JJ :D
- partly torn LCL
- Popped my rib last month in tournament.
Multiple muscle and joint bleeds because im dealing with servere hemophilia(bleeding disorder) and for some reason i had the great idea to do JJ :D
DSBlack belt 2nd degreeVerified
6 year(s) ago
Plantar Fasciitis in both heels, broken neck on an illegal slam, torn meniscus, broken fingers, nose, floaters from eye pokes, sprained ankle, torn groin, torn hamstring, and ZERO REGRETS.....
JGBlack beltVerified
6 year(s) ago
While I believe we all always have bumps, bruises, and strains, here are the injuries that were more than the usual.
Broken Nose-3x
Broken Wrist-1x
Torn LCL-2x
Torn Shoulder Labrum-2x
Hair line ankle Spain-1x
Herniated Disc-2 (Wrist Injury by far)
Broken Nose-3x
Broken Wrist-1x
Torn LCL-2x
Torn Shoulder Labrum-2x
Hair line ankle Spain-1x
Herniated Disc-2 (Wrist Injury by far)
CSBlack beltVerified
6 year(s) ago
BJJ related only would include
broken big toe, both feet
broken ring finger right hand (rolling with Rafael dos Anjos !!)
broken left wrist - fortunately only a hairline fracture
to many bumps, sprains, strains to list (or even remember)
also have other injuries that have been impacted on BJJ but haven't often stopped me training
herniated disc L5-S1 - gets inflamed every now and again and causes horrible sciatic nerve pain when I walk, but fortunately not when Im rolling as long as Im 'sensible'
a broken left collar bone which led to a frozen shoulder which contributed to a torn rotator cuff - still have limited mobility in the left shoulder but it did help tighten up my defense when I had to train injured, and slowly but sureley the range of motion is getting better
I tend to try to work around injuries - when I broke my wrist I was back on the mats two weeks later with the wrist immobilised as far as practical and only drilling and light rolling
broken big toe, both feet
broken ring finger right hand (rolling with Rafael dos Anjos !!)
broken left wrist - fortunately only a hairline fracture
to many bumps, sprains, strains to list (or even remember)
also have other injuries that have been impacted on BJJ but haven't often stopped me training
herniated disc L5-S1 - gets inflamed every now and again and causes horrible sciatic nerve pain when I walk, but fortunately not when Im rolling as long as Im 'sensible'
a broken left collar bone which led to a frozen shoulder which contributed to a torn rotator cuff - still have limited mobility in the left shoulder but it did help tighten up my defense when I had to train injured, and slowly but sureley the range of motion is getting better
I tend to try to work around injuries - when I broke my wrist I was back on the mats two weeks later with the wrist immobilised as far as practical and only drilling and light rolling
TZBlack beltVerified
6 year(s) ago
Right meniscectomy
Left meniscectomy
Right wrist strain
Right intercostal strain
Left shoulder bicep tendon sub lux
Left foot hallux limitus
PCL strain
Groin strain
Right tibia/ fibula break (karate)
Nose broken (multiple times)
Left meniscectomy
Right wrist strain
Right intercostal strain
Left shoulder bicep tendon sub lux
Left foot hallux limitus
PCL strain
Groin strain
Right tibia/ fibula break (karate)
Nose broken (multiple times)
ALBlack belt 1st degreeVerified
6 year(s) ago
Things that were supposed to finish me off Pancreatic Cancer Survivor ...
Phil, I remember hearing you had cancer but didn't realize it was of the pancreas. That's what killed my first wife, Jan.
Surviving that one is very rare. Doubly happy you're still around!!
Surviving that one is very rare. Doubly happy you're still around!!
PDBlack belt 3rd degreeVerified
6 year(s) ago
It killed my father too.. I am extremely fortunate as I went for an experimental treatment. I had to pay out of pocket but it was worth it.. Thanks Adam
TJBlack beltVerified
6 year(s) ago
It killed my father too.. I am extremely fortunate as I went for an experimental treatment. I had to pay out of pocket but it was worth it.. Thanks Adam
You are very lucky dude..it (pancreatic cancer) killed my father too at 68..and I suspect my paternal grandfather also. There may be a genetic link there..so I have a keen interest in that particular ailment more than most. You must have detected it very early on..as symptoms tend to show only when its at stage 4 and too late to treat effectively? How did you get early detection?? Was it symptomatic ? or just by chance it was detected?
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PBlack belt 2nd degreeVerified
6 year(s) ago
Torn Meniscus, left knee
Cauliflower ears (obvious)
Several fingers and toes dislocated.
dislocated right shoulder
eyebrow cut, right side
bursitis left knee
Cauliflower ears (obvious)
Several fingers and toes dislocated.
dislocated right shoulder
eyebrow cut, right side
bursitis left knee
