Getting Inured in BJJ (At 45 Years Old)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 9 ก.ย. 2024
- In this video I'm sharing my stories about getting injured in BJJ in my 6 plus years of BJJ (Currently at 45 years old). I'm hoping my stories in this video will help you prevent any injuries to yourself if you are practicing or decide to practice BJJ (Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu).
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Good stuff! For me these come to mind as a 40y/o training since 2018:
1)Dealt with severe soreness with my body overall especially with my shoulders & hips when I first started.
2)Right shoulder injury from not knowing how to defend from americanas early on.
3)Then had a knee injury from a nogi roll.
4)Pull my lower back after rolling with a tall & heavy partner (Gi)
5)Elbow injury from a kimura sweep in nogi, tried to tap but fell on the tapping hand lol Should have just said tap!
Lessons I've learned -
1)Tap early/tap often especially in when first starting
2)Devote more time to defensive drills & techniques
3)Stretch before & after class with a foam roller if at all possible.
4)Keep body "tuned up" see a chiropractor or masseuse therapist (1 to 2x a month)
5)Give your body time to rest & recover (don't roll more than 2 classes in a roll eg Mon/Tues - Class, Wed. OFF Thurs/Fri - Class, Sat/Sun OFF)
6)Use knee and/or elbow pads for supportive or prevention.
7)Take hot Epsom salt baths and sauna frequently if at all possible. 8)Try to increased core strength via endurance related workouts/conditioning via kettlebelling, biking & wght training.
9)Use ice & hot packs with Advil (any pain reliever that's anti-inflammatory) often especially after classes to help with inflammation and increase blood flow for active recovery.
10)Let rolling partners know of any injuries prior to sparring accordingly.
12)When recovering try to avoid rolling especially in nogi because it's so much faster & explosive, so they'll be a higher likelihood of re-injuring yourself.
13)Don't roll with a spas (usually an erratic newcomer & avoid being one yourself lol) Seek higher belts who are more controlled & willing to help your learning curve.
14)REST Get at least 7 to 8 hrs of solid sleep daily (I use a sleep mask & white noise.)
15Have determination - BJJ isn't for the faint hearted, you gotta have grit especially in the beginning to get over all the rough parts of this 'gentle art'. You'll thank yourself in the longrun though! The key is to find what works for you (listen to your body, not how others feel/felt after their injuries) & find the right balance btwn rolls, rest & recovery.
Fantastic comment!! I could make a great video out of the content in this one post! If I was a plagiarizing man, I might do it 😂😂😂....don’t roll with a spas is priceless....great points. Sincerely appreciate your advice! Hope you subscribed and consider commenting on other videos I post! Oss. 🙏👊
@@midlifebjj I've been subbed & just quote me "Jay from 🇵🇷 Puerto Rico"😉🤙🏼 Appreciate the positive feedback & motivation b/c I've been thinking about doing videos or podcast myself for some time. If you have any advice? Pls share ☑
Fantastic advise Jon! Thank you.
Hey, TH-cam didn’t show me this comment as a new comment so I missed it until Joel commented on your post...then both comments posted as new...apologies for missing it. You mentioned starting a podcast or TH-cam - have you done this yet? I’d be happy to help any way I can. TH-cam’s algorithm can be tricky but I’ve learned how to play it... let me know if you still need advice. Email me at cburroughs.unc@gmail.com so I don’t miss it!
I think mindset is key with injuries. I think that the first step is to allow sufficient time for the injury to get better or heal. I would say still go to class but just drill and don’t roll. Second, I think that you should prepare yourself mentally for the next time you get injured. It’s pretty common for people to let injuries be the reason to become discouraged or even worse, quit. Just be at peace w/ the fact that injuries will come, but they will also pass and you’ll be back on the mat before you know it!🙏🏻
Great response and perspective! Appreciate it. 👊🙏
as a 40+ year old my back is sore usually. For some reason the soreness disappears when I step on the mats. I also do judo and that took an entire year for my body to get accustomed to being thrown. The first 6 months I couldn't figure out how anyone could get tossed constantly and not be sore. My BJJ injuries have mostly been my neck and fingers. Judo injuries has mostly been shoulders and ribs.
40 years old aint easy, brother...you're in good company! 👊
Elbows from getting caught in Americana too many times and not tapping. Ribs from getting smashed by heavy higher belts. Pinkie almost dislocated from getting caught in blue belts Gi top. General joint soreness from being in my late 40s and thinking I’m 20 when rolling...lol
That sounds like me...”feel like I’m 20” - but my body keeps telling me I’m 95 (I’m only 45) - I’ve got to get the mind and body to find some middle ground.....😂😂😂
Rib/sternum injury is so painful. Short breaths for days now and can't sleep on my side. I like the idea of going and drilling, but not rolling. Problem is I'll talk myself into it, and will end up rolling.
broken finger (fell back and smashed my own hand under my ass), broken rib (was about to throw a kid, realized the rule was to not throw, stopped mid throw and he crushed me), broken toe (dragged my foot across the mat in GST, still finished the last three days). Getting old is hell.
Broken fingers, toes and ribs....Stopped mid throw--only to be crushed....Valhalla awaits you, brother! 👊
I’ve had my share of injuries. Started doing BJJ almost 5 years ago, when I was 48. In that time, I have had 2 major injuries and 2 minor ones. After the first year, I had some pain in my shoulder, turned out to be a fully torn labrum. Never did anything in BJJ where I thought, wow that hurt my shoulder, Doc says it was probably slowing tearing for years. 3 pins in my shoulder and 8 months later, I started to get back on the mat but very limited, probably took 18 months before I could confidently roll. Will never get my full range of motion back and I still deal with some pain almost 4 years later. About 2 years ago, I tore my triceps tendon fully from my elbow. This did happen on a takedown. 2 pins and 6 months later, I was able to get on the mat again, limited, and about 10-12 before I felt confident again. Also had a grade 2 hamstring tear, not while doing BJJ and a tear in one of my abs during a roll, both those took about 2 months a piece to heal. What I found was there were always things I could work on, even when I was recovering. It may have seemed small, but it kept my mind engaged in getting better even on some small things. I keep modifying things in my life to help to help get extend my BJJ life. I stopped heavy weights, just too much on my joints. I powerlifted in my 20’s and still kept fairly strong until my late 40’s, but my joints just told me, time to back off. Still workout now, but very light weights and body weight only, as well as some yoga. I also use knee pads, which help a lot, and some good arm sleeves with padding for the elbows. I think the main thing is, when you get injured, don’t just use it as an excuse to lie on the couch and eat poorly. Keep your mind engaged and stay in shape, there is always things you can do to keep your body moving, with a focus on healing, getting stronger and improving your skills.
Great life lessons in this post! Appreciate the comment and perspective. Man, sounds like some pretty brutal rolls...or, like my doctor said, when we get older - sometimes things break. I was a heavy lifter in my 20's as well so shoulders still suffering. Wish I knew then what a I know now.....better late than never! Oss, brother! 🙏👋🤛🤙
I am 41 & started BJJ 2.5 weeks ago. My 3rd class; myself, a blue belt and another white belt (military) were practicing sweeps. I know I am bigger than the blue belt, so I made sure that I did not try to smash him or put all of my weight on him and he was making sure to allow me to practice the moves. When it was my turn with the other white belt; he was overly aggressive, and he ended up popping my rib. I stopped in the middle of the move to try to catch my breath. I was able to finish the sweep, but I was done for the day. Lucky for me; when they were rolling, the blue belt made him tap 5 times.
Now almost 2 weeks later, it is starting to feel ok, but I am dying to get back out there to train. Must resist the temptation and let myself heal.
Thanks for your video!
Sorry to hear the news. How's that rib? Gotta have an "enforcer" at the school to equalize situations. 😂😂🤣
I’ve had a separated rib from heavy top pressure and just some minor aches and pains. Doing BJJ for about year and a half.
That's some serious heavy top pressure. Appreciate the comment and support!
Interested to know how your shoulder injury played out in the 6 months since this video? Did you get it looked at & diagnosed by your Doc?
I injured myself during a Krav class & was diagnosed with a partial RC tear after an ultrasound scan...8.4mm x 3.6mm partial thickness articular tear at anterior end of supraspinatus tendon to be precise. I spoke with my Doc & his surgeon who both said they wouldn't operate on this size & type of tear as it can heal (Physio has since advised the same) so I'm now at the start of a 12 week physiotherapy program.
I have full range of movement & can do daily bodyweight cardio inc push ups etc without any issue so I'm hoping for a positive outcome. Taking a good range of daily supplements inc ZMA & a Ginger / Turmeric / Bromelain mix. Also keeping protein up high to help muscle build.
Was planning to start BJJ over the next few months now things are starting to open back up here in the UK.
Age 50...wish me luck!
So far I've had multiple rib injuries. The worst was a knee on belly move but done on my ribs. This caused several of them to pop out of place. Since then I've popped ribs out in my back as well as front. I'm currently recovering and only able to drill or flow roll. I can't roll full speed as a result of this injury :(
How long ago did it happen?
@@midlifebjj The first time was about six weeks ago with the most recent being about two weeks. I didn't stop rolling and rolled with the pain. I didn't give myself enough time to heal. Now I'm taking the time to be sure I'm good before pushing it too hard again. I did get xrays the next day to be sure it wasn't broken.
Man...I hear that’s extremely painful...sorry to hear and hope it never happens to me! Be well, brother!
Quitting as a WB after a 250lb brown belt did a falling knee on belly. Most likely my gym, because I've been to other gyms with zero problems, No matter what pace I roll at, I can't control my opponent(ironic huh),and it ends with me getting injured. Sick of jiu jitsu now.
Man...sorry to hear...it only takes one bad apple....I hope you stick around on the channel (if you’ve subbed) - I’ll be doing other videos in addition to BJJ....thanks for watching and commenting. Appreciate the support. 🙏👊
What's up ladies and gents..What BJJ injuries have you had or overcome! How long were you off the mats for due to the injury?
The first time I kept going until the pain was so bad I couldn't train. That time I only took a week off. This time around it's been two weeks without rolling against anyone full speed. I finally rolled one 5m round with someone at full speed this Thursday and felt OK. I should probably give it another week before I get back to it. We have multiple supper heavy white and blue belts that are 270+ that I keep rolling hard with. I'm only 197 but I'm pretty strong and have great cardio. I think rolling verse someone much bigger than me forces me to use technique over my strength. Either way I need to be more careful how I train especially against such large strong training partners.
270 is pretty big man...I'm with you - I have to be super careful. Especially if they are a white belt and big because they tend to do things that are unpredictable that can tweak a back.....if they have a little BJJ knowledge, they may be even more dangerous because they haven't quite grasped the limitations of a kimora or americana and over extend, QUICKLY.....I set rules for myself depending on who I'm rolling with: for example, not allowing my lower back to come off the floor if I'm playing guard. There have been guys that have rolled my lower back up a little for a pass then smash down with their weight....a 270 lb guy would wreck my lower back if this happened! Keep it safe brother! Appreciate the comment and support! 👊🙏
We worked on kimura attacks all week, 4 days of training. My 43 y/o shoulders were wrecked for a while.
Man…that sucks…tread easy, brother!
It might be rotator tendinitis. I thought i tore mine in the gym doing ohp. Doctor said it was tendinitis. Took me 5 months of physical therapy to get it back to the 90ish% range. A small band and some exercises with it will help it. You can get some good information on a TH-cam channel callld squat university
At the beginning of March, I experienced what felt like a separated shoulder while rolling, but then it just so happened that the quarantine kicked off soon after my injury! 😂😂 It took a while but now I’m back at 100%. Thank you Rona!!😂🤷🏻♂️
“Rona” 😂😂😂 that’s awesome that you’re back at 100%. Are you back on the mats?
Man Unfiltered Yes
I thought I'd torn my rotator cuff doing krav maga. I had sharp pain when moving my arm in certain directions. But my doctor said it was either bursitis or tendonitis (doesn't really matter which since the treatment is the same). He also said that if it was a torn rotator cuff I probably wouldn't even be able to lift my arm.
I worked with a physical therapist for a few weeks and the problem went away. Definitely no surgery was required but I did stop doing krav for a while.
Thanks for the information. I need to get my shoulder looked at my a professional and stop self diagnosing....I worked with a guy that had a torn RC and could lift his arm until a certain point or angle before the pain hit him. He had surgery about 6 months ago and seems to be fine now....thanks again! 🙏👊
I tweaked my shoulder too. We were working armbar escapes (bend elbow, hand under the butt, bridge and rotate away into side control). My shoulders were not designed to rotate that sharply. I can't do pushups at all right now. I hope I didn't tear my rotator cuff. Last good one I had was a dislocated rib. Got it while trying to pass a closed guard. I was off the mat for about three weeks. Had to sleep sitting up on the couch. Pain was absolutely miserable. Laughing, coughing.......Horrific. That and all the other little annoying ones. Turf toe, spider guard fingers, draining the ears.....etc.
Turf toe sucks! I’ve never popped a rib but I’ve heard the horror stories....I pray it never happens to me! Keep at it, man! As always. Appreciate your support.
I got Medial Epicondylitis or also known as golfers elbow and it sucks🤦🏻♂️
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Why follow the rickson gracie systeem.
Just do judo and krav maga
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Ps are originally a canadian?
Hello...Awesome! We've got folks here from all over the world...it's awesome seeing this community grow. Happy to have you part of it all. I've never practiced Judo....just Krav and BJJ....well, karate when I was a kid.....Thanks again and welcome! No...Born and bred in the USA.....thanks for watching and commenting! Sincerely appreciate your support on this channel. 😂🙏
Mmmh, let's see...cronic tendonitis in my right frontal deltoid, something in my right knee, an ill healing tallonitis in my right foot. Oh, I broke my left ankle 9 years ago. And I'm not even a white belt.
“Not even a white belt” sounds like you’re doing some heavy lifting, or combat sports...something...right?
@@midlifebjj I used to do some pretty heavy lifting, plus running, swimming, a bit, but just a bit of krav maga. The knee is from the running I think, the tallon for sure, the shoulder from lifting and swimming. Running for 30 years is devastating on your lower limbs, especially if you are a heavy big guy. I don't have a bodybuilder kind of body, God forbid! They look weird, I'm just "normally big": 6ft1 210lbs. Carrying scuba diving twins and gear on my back for nearly 30 years didn't help my knees and ankles for sure. The ankle is from the stairs😆 But compared to the avarage 62 old guy I'm still pretty fit...and good looking😃 I wanted to give bjj a try. I feel attracted to it. Maybe because it's something primordial. Or just because it reminds me of when I was little and we as children used to "play wrestling", without hurting each other, just to play..."shall we do some wrestling?" and down we went to the ground, rolling.