tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5496739942189672685.post2313398254579146738..comments2010-07-29T19:22:38.473-05:00Comments on The Jiu-Jitsu Fighter: InjuriesConanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03574148083679060117noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5496739942189672685.post-26001213066464505672010-01-05T08:53:36.335-06:002010-01-05T08:53:36.335-06:00I tore my MCL because I was being a foolish white ...I tore my MCL because I was being a foolish white belt and had to much pride. I like you accept that my injury was my fault and have adopted the "live to fight another day" attitude. Its better to tap and get to enjoy Jiu-Jitsu then be laid up from doing anything.Jasonhttp://www.jiujitsumap.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5496739942189672685.post-14061061141864818962010-01-04T09:18:47.600-06:002010-01-04T09:18:47.600-06:00Training with injuries is always a tricky business...Training with injuries is always a tricky business. I don't think there's anything wrong with asking your training partner to go light with you if you're working with an injury. But like Gina said, ultimately it's up to you to protect yourself. If you are in danger of seriously hurting yourself, then sit out. The time it takes to heal from a minor injury is a lot smaller than it will be if you grapple with an injury and make it worse.A.D. McClishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07019434821749308292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5496739942189672685.post-73137267317505509352010-01-02T19:22:45.530-06:002010-01-02T19:22:45.530-06:00Bryan, wearing a hinged knee brace would not neces...Bryan, wearing a hinged knee brace would not necessarily restrict you from being on the mat. It would depend on the type of brace and if there were the possibility of any sharp edges cutting the mat or hard component that could interfere with grappling. Secondly, there is the issue of why you're wearing the brace, since I don't know if it's temporary or permanent I won't make any assumptions. I would have to speak with you before you train. Feel free to send me an email, email@TheJiuJitsuFighter.com.Conanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03574148083679060117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5496739942189672685.post-11519394610285913772010-01-02T19:09:34.344-06:002010-01-02T19:09:34.344-06:00I have a question regarding the topic, but more sp...I have a question regarding the topic, but more specifically relating to Gina's observations. I am hoping to join the class soon, and i have been to a class or two in the past, but I would need to wear a hinged knee brace during practice. Is there any protocol against having that kind of equipment on the mat?Bryannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5496739942189672685.post-83627844982916241522010-01-01T11:01:23.617-06:002010-01-01T11:01:23.617-06:00I wanted to add that if you are training with a pr...I wanted to add that if you are training with a previous injury, it is up to you to protect it, not your training partner. If my knee is hurt, but I don't wear knee pads...I am just asking to re-injure it. In the past, I would ask my partners to try to avoid my injuries, but inevitably, in the heat of battle, they would forget. That's when I realized that I am the only one who will never forget, so I am the only one who can protect myself.Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09931360657138610031noreply@blogger.com