We have one black belt who has a hip replacement and is rolling fine with it.

I had a full anatomical shoulder replacement 3 months ago and though still getting a little front deltoid pain in certain movements am back rolling with trusted partners.

The key to recovery is doing the rehab and making full use of other interventions. I went down the peptide root and the result has been incredible.

Also for a hip or knee replacement I would be looking at loosing any extra weight you can. Any extra kg of body weight is going to put pressure on the replacement and the muscles supporting it.

Saw my surgeon today. He has signed me off as not needing anymore treatment. He did warn that I had to be careful and that it possible to damage the implant if not careful and he wasn’t happy with me doing chin ups in case my grip slipped causing me damage so how.

He seems a lot more pessimistic than my physiotherapist who didn’t tell me to stop doing chin ups when I did six to show her my new trick. 😂

I am now back to work and that is slowing the amount of physio I am getting in but I still do some daily rehabilitation exercises and feel like I am making steady progress.

BJJ is going well. I roll three sessions a week but limit the amount of rounds and who I do them with. Overtime I will increase the volume but will probably avoid stranger danger and known lunatics from now on.

That's very weirdly specific: accidently slipping while doing pull-ups may cause your hip replacement to be affected... because you land wrong, I assume? How does he feel about you leaving your house every now and again, lmao?

All he is worried about is I might damage his beautiful work. Not that I want to live life and actually use the new shoulder to have some fun. 😂😂😂

Ah ok I gotcha. You're posting about your shoulder replacement on the hip replacement thread.

I'm keeping an eye on this thread because I've just been told my right hip is arthritic, so short to medium term I'm looking at mediation and management but doctors said surgery down the line was a possibility but I'm waiting for orthopedic referral.
I've found the responses so far on thread really helpful, thanks everyone.

I'm scheduled for initial consultation with surgeon for Sept 18th.
Hopefully I can get this hip replacement quick so I can back to abilities after rehabbing it.

Hope it goes well for you and you have a quick recovery.

Thanks!

Good luck

Thanks! Fingers crossed

Smooth sailing all the way and back Dave!

Thank you!

I'm 63. I had my hip replaced at 49. I just started jiu jitsu in March and love it. Other than flexibility issues I don't have any problems with my hip.

Figured I'd give a quick update: I'm a little over 1 year, post-op, and I'm back to competing again although I'm not 100% yet.

I'm still having flexibility issues and some soreness. Honestly, my shoulder (which I also had replaced last year) is more of a limiting factor at this point in time.

I'm squatting 300lbs/140kg(+) for reps now, which are numbers I haven't seen in years. My right knee is more painful than my hip on squats.

While I'm a little disappointed I'm not quite 100%, I am optimistic that I'll be good to go after another year or so. Otherwise I can say my quality of life has increased measurably so I have no regrets.

I wanted to give everyone an update on how I’m doing after having both hips replaced and hopefully provide some encouragement to anyone who may be facing a joint replacement and wondering whether they’ll be able to continue training jiu-jitsu.

I had my right hip replaced about four years ago and my left hip about three years ago. Both replacements were necessary because of severe osteoarthritis. Since recovering, I’ve been able to roll and train as much as I want. My hips certainly don’t feel exactly the way they did before the replacements, but they function extremely well. In fact, nobody would ever know that I’ve had both hips replaced unless I told them.

I’ve also had a biceps tenodesis on my left shoulder. Interestingly, I felt that the recovery from the shoulder surgery was more painful than recovering from either of my hip replacements.

At this point, the issue that bothers me the most is actually the chronic arthritis in my lower back. That’s something I expect I’ll probably be dealing with for the rest of my life. However, I’ve found that jiu-jitsu actually seems to help my back. All of the movement, turning, twisting, and mobility involved in training seems therapeutic for me, and my lower back generally hurts less when I’m consistently doing jiu-jitsu.

As far as my hip replacements are concerned, I have absolutely no regrets. Had I not gotten them done, I don’t believe I would have been able to continue training jiu-jitsu. The surgeries allowed me to keep doing something that is a very important part of my life.

At 59 years old, my goal is to continue doing jiu-jitsu for the rest of my life. I don’t currently need a shoulder replacement, but it was also encouraging to hear from Bobby that it’s possible to return to full jiu-jitsu even after a shoulder replacement.

I mainly wanted to share this for anyone who may be fearful about having a joint replacement and wondering what life—and jiu-jitsu—might look like afterward. Obviously, everyone’s situation and recovery are different, but in my case, having both hips replaced gave me the opportunity to continue training rather than forcing me to give it up.

It’s also good to check back in here occasionally and see how everyone else is doing. I hope my experience gives some encouragement to anyone facing a similar decision. Keep training!

The main difference between a total hip replacement (THR) and hip resurfacing lies in bone preservation.
Total Replacement vs. Resurfacing
* Total Hip Replacement (THR): The surgeon removes the femoral head, inserts a metal stem inside the femur, and places a cup into the socket.
* Hip Resurfacing: The femoral head is preserved. The surgeon only reshapes its surface and covers it with a protective metal cap (like a dental crown). This is typically for young, active patients with strong bone density.
Bearing Surfaces (Material Couples)
* Metal-on-Metal: Used almost exclusively for resurfacing. It offers very low mechanical wear, but releases metal ions that can trigger local reactions in sensitive patients.
* Metal-on-Polyethylene: Combines a metal head with a highly durable plastic (polyethylene) liner. It is a reliable, classic, and cost-effective option, though the plastic can wear down slowly over time.
* Ceramic-on-Ceramic (or Ceramic-on-Polyethylene): Ceramic is extremely hard, smooth, and biocompatible. It generates almost zero wear—ideal for younger patients—but costs more and carries a rare risk of squeaking or fracturing.
Kinematic Alignment vs. Anatomical Alignment
* Anatomical (or Standard/Neutral) Alignment: Positions implants using universal mechanical landmarks (e.g., aiming for a standard 40^\circ\text{–}45^\circ cup angle). It creates a "one-size-fits-all" ideal geometry to maximize stability.
* Kinematic Alignment: Recreates the patient's unique, native anatomy as it was before arthritis. The surgeon customizes implant placement to match individual variations, restoring natural ligament tension and joint feel.

These updates are really helpful. I've got advanced arthritis in my right hip but been training fairly consistently although obviously with progressive but bearable pain.
I've just been recommended as a candidate for hip resurfacing so it looks like that's what I'll be doing. Age profile (46) and level of physical activity meant the surgeon recommended this over hip replacement and non-surgical management.

Went for my surgeon consult on Friday.

Booked the surgery for a full hip replacement (right hip) on November 24th.

Surgeon says he will be going in from the front of the hip (anterior) which is good news.

Also told me that my leg will be slightly shorter after the procedure. Like I need another limp. LOL

I mean REALLY they can replace the hip, but not keep your legs even! SMH lol.

But some news on hip replacements, a close friend of mine had both his hips replaced. He is over 70, went thru the replacement surgery about two years ago now, had cancer, beat it. AND the biggest thing is he just set a state record for the deadlift in his age group and weight class. SO those hips are working just fine!

Good luck with everything.

Good luck!!! Mine was anterior and I was walking with a cane in 2 days!! Much quicker recovery!!!

That is what the surgeon said as well.
Glad he is doing it that way for me because the posterior entry is brutal by all accounts.

My leg is slightly shorter as well. I noticed it immediately after they put me on the walker when I got out of bed.

I've heard that this can lead to back issues, but so far I've had none, and I don't really think about it anymore. Hopefully you'll have the same experience. Good luck!

Best of luck David.

Thanks Anthony!

David, You can start rehabilitation for the surgery right now, even though you're in good shape. You've probably chosen a surgeon who has performed hundreds of similar procedures.

My physio therapist is a friend/student of mine. We are already on it.
Cheers