Brazilian Jiujitsu BROKE My Body

[@JordanTeachesJiujitsu]

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[@icanaja8192]

Man, living a sedentary lifestyle is safer for longevity dont chu think?

[@Jitsover50]

"prioritize safety over winning". Agreed! Great video

[@JordanTeachesJiujitsu]

Thanks man!

[@sirbalanced5486]

Never😂

[@Jitsover50]

@@sirbalanced5486 haha.

[@e_gorrr]

Rolling for fun and not for a self-affirmation it's a best way to protect yourself from getting trauma at my point

[@xyloprone]

Hey buddy.... have to reach out. I had neck issues and a fusion soon after getting blaxk belt. That numbness in your shoulder blade and lat... that sounds like your brachioplexus and an extension from your c5 c6 nerve enervations or high T spine. Get checked for foraminal stenosis. Anyway, get it checked before the sensation loss turns into motor function loss. That's the progression if untreated

[@kudillo]

Daamn i hope my man jordan reads this!

[@PaVVroo]

My thoughts exacly - neck pain in conjuction with nerve damage symptoms should be checked immidiately.

[@jareddias7932]

Agreed. my lat/bicep weakness and shooting pain down the neck and into the arm/neck. I qas concerned there was a pinched cervical nerve as i have a medical background. Mri showed pinched c5 and c6 due to disc herniation. Took time off and its basically 100%. Do not ignore these things. It happened because i stupidly fought a neck crank for no reason in practice from a dude was 230lbs. Great. Won the round and was out for 4 months. So dumb! 😂

[@Khalil-Ibrahim21]

I went a bit too late to the doc and now my right thumb is numb since 6years 😄​@@jareddias7932

[@SubFlow22]

There is a new laser based surgery that widens the foramins so the nerves aren't impeded. Look into that before you let them fuse you. I have severe right and left foraminal stenosis, on the list to get the surgery now.

[@anothersomething]

That is terrible. I remember, 20 years ago, my teacher, gathering everyone and confessing we had been doing things wrong. He could barely walk and everyone was injured. I myself stopped doing bjj years after because the so many injuries. I couldn't let the ego go completely and I paid for it. I wish I could go back and tell myself, dont stress, let the ego behind, focus on the art, not the competition.

[@slayerbot1394]

Im thankful to learn this early on. I purely use BJJ as a means of cardio, as opposed to learning a skill specifically to dominate others in

[@pabloamericano4930]

Keep the balance; have fun, but don’t ruin your life over it. I roll 2-3 a week. And that keeps me happy and keeps me in check.

[@JordanTeachesJiujitsu]

100%

[@jordant.teeterson3100]

That's my method. I do juijitsu to keep fit so my #1 focus is avoid injury at all costs. 4 times a week is the most I ever do. I never go over 50% unless my partner pushes me there.

[@Ash__Adler]

I'm glad to hear you're prioritizing your long-term health and safety. One of the things that made me stop going to the place I'd started training BJJ at was that other people there seemed to constantly be having knee or wrist injuries, yet the coaches there didn't seem to do anything about improving safety. It was a culture shock compared to my muay thai coach who was always trying to keep us safe and would regularly get upset with people for doing stuff like flying knees or spinning backfists without having good control first.

[@pauldarthurs]

Thanks for the honest video. You don't hear too often about injuries, even though they are the main reason many people quit the sport.

[@bryancjacobs]

LOVE THIS SPORT...BUT I needed someone to tell me this, again, and again, and again, because the wear and tear on the body is so real.

[@ZervNugzHD]

Very bad. I’m a purple belt. Been training for 5 years. About to turn 30 and I am already riddled with injuries. Fingers and toes that no longer bend, shoulder needs my ac reattached, and I hurt my back when I first started and have been nursing it the entire time. Decided to take time off and focus purely on mobility, strength, and flexibility. I am now in the best shape of my life mobility wise and have been thinking about starting back. I still pop in my gym once or twice a month but I’m not consistent like I used to be and I miss it, but I don’t miss the injuries and constantly aching back.

[@onetwocrazy1232]

I havent been in BJJ consistently in over year now and am about to get back into it. Always good to have a reminder to take it easy with the body

[@HoboGardenerBen]

Super glad I got into gardening instead of grappling. I have acquired a few significant injuries while gardening over the last 10+ years, but no one is actively trying to wreck my joints, and there's no nasty staph mats. I bet staph would greatly reduce if people trained on grass and moved their practice site around. Soil has a rich ecosystem to compete with pathogens for space and resources while being mostly neutral to humans. But that does depend on your soil ecosystem, some places have weird worms and stuff. Sorry to hear you have suffered so much. I hope that we figure out how to heal structural damage and inflammation issues and brain damage so that fighters can give it their all without sacrificing so much for the pursuit. I'm 42 and feeling good, but I know what's coming. Even with years of self-care I know that old age comes with inherent challenges. We all acquire our bumps and bruises and inflammed appendix and brain damage or what have you, that's just life. Then we die. I'm just trying to improve that long period of time I'm entering soon where things naturally diminsh and hurt more and then you die. Hardcore sports bring glory, a life richly lived, I can't fault that. But damn, old age as a fighter is gonna SUCK for most. I really really hope we can fix that stuff stuff soon for everyone, but especially people who put their bodies through so much. Sedentary destroys the body, but so does too much. Gardening strikes a nice balance.

[@JordanTeachesJiujitsu]

Thanks man! You're welcome anytime 🙏

[@cr35t23]

I woke up today contemplating quitting BJJ and this is in my feed!

[@JordanTeachesJiujitsu]

Did this sway you in either direction? Hopefully the direction not to quit! :)

[@HenkvanMierlo]

Train in a way that it is still fun and worth it. Even if it means traning less and not doing competition. It's your body and your future.

[@johnmerlino7133]

Slow down, just don't quit. Its not who's the fastest, strongest, most athletic.....its about who's left.

[@thefitgm335]

I've been sidelined at purple belt for years due to injury. Carpal tunnel, cubital tunnel, torn hip and arthritis everywhere. I am getting a hip replacement soon, and I'm only 41. Hand surgeries sometime on the horizon as well.

[@eternalgaming5295]

"prioritize safety over winning" will be something I keep in mind more while training. recently sprained my MCL and the recover is not worth whatever I did too hurt it ( I cant even remember)

[@silas3463]

How did you hurt yourself if I may ask?

[@eternalgaming5295]

@@silas3463 it was a takedown, we were supposed to just practice the off-balance but my partner completed the throw when I wasn't prepared, the throw has you off-balance your weight on one leg and than have that leg swept out, don't remember the name. but I was on the receiving end and was not ready bc I wasn't supposed too be. not the other guys fault, doesn't speak much English and apologized.

[@eternalgaming5295]

@@silas3463 at least this is what I believe the injury's source is. I'm not certain but cant think of another time I was really in danger of hurting it at all

[@qwertzu140]

Your body deteriorates anyways over time. Might as well enjoy that time.

[@mrt445]

Not like this... god damn. The more damage you cause to your body at a young age the worse it will be in old age. There are so many people who've quite BJJ because it completely wrecked their body.

[@JordanTeachesJiujitsu]

Agreed!

[@mrt445]

It shouldn't deteriorate this badly at a you age. Enjoy it but don't overdo it because it will deteriorate even quicker when you're older.

[@slayerbot1394]

Over time is overrated Let BJJ speed up that deterioration 😂

[@JustSomeGuy69420]

This dude is 33.

[@turmoil7825]

It really sucks man, I did boxing 10 years ago and dislocated both my shoulders at one point, then 10 years pass i think i have done enough strength and recovery work to finally get back in to self defense and martial and a new bjj gym opened up near me, i thought great finally time to return. 1 month in i was rolling with a big bald dude and he kinda fell on me and i put my arm out and to catch myself and dislocated my shoulder AGAIN. I just dont even know what to do anymore, im just not fucking built for contact sports even though i love it :(

[@tommylayne311]

This makes me feel okay about all my injuries lol none of us are going to the hospital we are dummies lol

[@JordanTeachesJiujitsu]

Haha it seems to not be in the nature of a jiujitsu practitioner to seek medical attention and let injuries heal

[@arnonabuurs7297]

we are smart, going to the hospital where I live means certain surgery and loads of medicine..... in 90% of the cases they will sell you what you dont need, just like the Covid vax. If you learn to listen to your body, feed it well and get enough sleep, you dont need doctors a lot.

[@sugardaddy2157]

@@JordanTeachesJiujitsuits a pain in the ass to go to doctor, cus its expensive

[@JordanTeachesJiujitsu]

@@sugardaddy2157 don't have that problem in Canada but we do have super long wait times unfortunately

[@BooLee01]

Started Jiu Jitsu at 50. I've had two knee surgeries and a hip surgery, all BJJ related, and now I'm walking around with a right arm that is always hurting and tingling all the way to my finger tips. This last one is most likely a result of not tapping to an Omoplata when I should have. I am now 62 and still a blue belt because of all the time off for surgery, and because I've moved around a lot for work and have to keep switching schools; I want to keep practicing, but can't. As for the "stray knees, elbows and feet," I was in a class one time when my partner said, "Oh, man. I forgot to cut my toe nails." Two minutes later, he dug a trench into my calf that took nearly a year to finally heal up and for the scar to fade. Edited: two spelling typos.

[@JordanTeachesJiujitsu]

It's always those "I won't tap" moments that make it or break it lol. I hope your arm gets better man. And that you find a way to keep practicing. And ya 100% haha. So many of those during my lifetime on the mats. It happens 🙂

[@MrBluemanworld]

Wow...what a story

[@surgrus4367]

Great video! Its an important topic. Im glad someone with your platform talks about it too🙏

[@JordanTeachesJiujitsu]

🙏

[@garymartin7240]

It always good to hear others hidden war stories, sometimes you watch and look at others who’ve been training and think “They’re fine, why am I so busted?” I’ve got mangled fingers, 3 herniated disks in my back with facet arthritis, no ACL in my right knee, 4 fused toes, a partially fused left wrist, smushed left cauli ear, rotor cuff tear and a little neck displacement. Out of all these though my back is the one that requires consistent management with an exercise physiologist program. Still training 2 - 4 times a week and the days in between are my days working on my body. The way I see it, there is a price you pay with your body no matter how little or hard you train the choice is up to you as the practitioner as to how high that price gets. I do regret not looking after my back when I was younger but, I’m in good health and still love to train. Best advice I got that was too late, “your body is like a camp fire, jiujitsu is the fire that burns the wood and it’s up to you to replace the fire wood by looking after yourself”. Happy training everyone.

[@Staroy]

Your most important video so far, I train BJJ and MT and luckily realized early that I had to leave my ego at the door. The thai way of sparring (playful/flow) is the best IMO and can be applied to rolling as well

[@JordanTeachesJiujitsu]

Thanks man! Glad you found it useful and ya, 100%. Super useful way to go about it, ensures you keep learning and stay injury free

[@terranceschemp294]

You should do an injury prevention video. I’ve been training 3 years and I feel my neck and knees are gonna get hurt I just not sure whether wearing anacondas is the way to go or to do strength training. Also I do a lot of rubber guard and triangles, maybe a knee protection video too? Love your videos 🤙

[@ModernMasculinity-mk6zu]

You should be strength training. Someone on KZbin said that 2-3x a week strength training should be a mandatory maintenance item for all humans, and it’s true.

[@jdwspe]

This isn't a problem unique to Jiu Jitsu IMO. The same can be said for most sports. Going hard without sufficient recovery or continuously pushing through pain can wreak havoc on your body.

[@thegreatchrispy]

Yeah my ankle has been injured for the last month, letting a toe hold go too long. Every injury I've gotten in BJJ was either my own fault for refusing to tap, or rolling with a white belt that's bigger than me and wants to spaz out.

[@EYEHATEERIC]

last week i got my ankle stuck across someones body (perfect position for someone to heel hook me) but the person was a white belt--they started to look at my ankle like it was a rubix cube and i could see them trying to think of a way to use it, they latched on to it and i tapped immediately lol they asked why i said "i need that left knee"

[@themaster-jp6sp]

You made the right decision

[@toomanyfingusernames]

As someone who has torn an ACL, you made the right choice.

[@tededo]

I left this hardknockx grappling school last year after sustaining seven concussions du to rolling with a 20 year experience judo guy prep for his purple. The guy just threw me with his best throws and pretending it was light. Right now, this new school has our instructor teaching safety mat rules each class, EACH CLASS.

[@mason3307]

I had bucket handle meniscus torn at the root along with MCL torn completely, ACL torn completely and LCL minor torn. Currently limping on one crutch, and need a manipulation under anesthesia to regain range of motion. It has been very painful, but more painful has been missing the mats.

[@joydeepmarak5043]

I think about this topic a lot. Can you make a follow up video on the tips, tricks, strategy, exercise regiment, stretching etc. you recommend to minimize injuries?

[@420champion4]

I just tore my own knee attempting an gogoplata. Surgery is next month and the surgeon said no rolling for a year. Im pretty devastated.

[@sylentknyte]

I quit BJJ right after blue belt. I enjoyed it, but I couldn't justify destroying my body for it. I had so many close calls, I knew I had to get out or a serious injury was inevitable. No regrets.

[@JordanTeachesJiujitsu]

Sorry to hear that man. But you've done what's best for you and that's all that matters 🙏

[@michaelsmelt5218]

Got my blue a few months ago, I'm definitely thinking about following your path. Fuck destroying my body, even though i love the sport

[@paragon1782]

I literally stopped grappling because I could just feel my joints getting abused almost every training session. Muay Thai and boxing have been way wayyyy less damaging on my body since I spar pretty light 90% of the time

[@MrBluemanworld]

smart move

[@af4396]

If you choose your training partners wisely (or roll defensively and easy if you for some reason get paired up with someone wild and are too scared to refuse them) that will save you a bunch of potential injuries alone. Aside from that, don't train hard, train smart. Tap early, and don't worry too much about late escapes if unless you're a dare-devil type competitor. I think it's much more beneficial to not fight a VERY "on" submission, but rather tap and prevent yourself from getting there all together. And go easy with takedowns. If you can do the take down controlled then you can do it fast and sloppy in the street too. But with your training partners, NEVER risk their knees just so you can muscle them to the ground. And, vice versa, never fight the guy trying to take you down that's 100 lbs heavier than you while you're off balance and already going down. Just accept the takedown, learn how to fall for god-sake and take the L so you can keep fighting on the mats. But, if you still get injured and you're rolling safely then hopefully it's not a severe injury, and know that you can get really severe and dumb injuries at work, driving, or just everyday life. Don't beat yourself up about it if a freak accident happens. In general in life, sometimes sh*t happens, whether you do BJJ or not.

[@johnthree1611]

I guess that I'm glad that I just started at 39, and take the 30 and up classes, where we generally go easier on one another. I'm doing jiujitsu for fun, health, and longevity. 😅

[@mattymojo]

After 10 years of training I had to give BJJ away, due to all the injuries. I lived in constant pain, I moved my energy into gym work and now I've managed to leave that constant pain behind but god I miss BJJ so much.

[@leandrorobles2085]

For the neck issue. Have you ever try to go to the chiropractor? I am going each 4 months… or when I have some muscle sort… and it works very well. It help me to eliminate the tension especially in the neck and middle back. I have been in the business for 5 1/2 years and fortunately I haven’t had many injuries. The biggest one I tear the muscle close to the ribs and it was so painful especially the first 5 day but after all I stopped for 6 weeks and I got recovered. I think the trick is being technical and don’t over use the strength and have a good timing to tap lol… not to easy not to stupid… jiu jitsu is a hobbie (I compite often also) I don’t make money with it. And other extra point is respect your partner, something that none talk about, you cannot do a flying armbar and exploit it hahaha don’t kill your partners. Oss

[@oramac7237]

Thanks. I really needed this. Just last Saturday I hurt my shoulder going for something I knew wasn't there. I tried to force it and paid the price. It's certainly a painful lesson.

[@brysonz]

I started at age 44 been at it 10 years with many of the same issues you have gone through. My fingers are mangled too. It’s hard to step away from the mats even though you know you should. 😀

[@JordanTeachesJiujitsu]

Yepp all a part of the journey and loving the game essentially 🙂

[@jrizzy626]

In 8 years of BJJ, I’ve had dozens of injuries from sprained wrist, broken fingers, shoulder injuries, and the worst was a torn ACL. I’m a firefighter and 10 years from retirement. For that reason, I’m 99% sure I’m giving up on BJJ. I need my body to work so I can go to work. And I constantly feel like I’m one wrong move from a catastrophic injury. It sucks that I have to give up on this sport that has taught me so much, but I really don’t want to spend retirement with a limp, or bad shoulders, or worse. I guess it’s pickleball time 😊.

[@TylerBaker-ky7rp]

Same here. I love BJJ, but I work in the oil field and cannot afford to have injuries

[@markzuckerberg3128]

Bjj is not about speed and power. It's more about control and leverage and balance and timing. If your learn to roll slow and controlled and smart you will avoid 90% of potential injuries. Of course most people just want to win so the fight like they're in the semi finals of Pan Ams and wonder why they keep getting hurt. I started grappling in 2005 and a brown belt now. It's worked pretty good for me so far. My neck is a little screw up but not too bad.

[@heymelon]

Great timing! I got a Sprained neck somehow from yesterdays class and could not sleep on it or work today but it looks like it is slowly recovering. It is time to hit the weights and take care of my body outside of bjj because I definitely have been lacking there and I know that I do not have the neck strength to do what I'm asking of it. Maybe wrestlers have something to teach us there. In terms of using vs not using our bodies, there is probably a ratio where using it only a "healthy" amount by avoiding martial arts, going to the gym and lifting correctly is the best thing for avoiding injuries long term. But where is the fun in that.

[@JordanTeachesJiujitsu]

Ya 100% man. Weight lifting, mobility, and stretching are super important and will add so much more longevity to your time on the mats. Go for it!

[@f18_]

Now i dont feel so bad in lowering the notch in my training. I started after my first torn meniscus. Now my left knee shows another torn meniscus. Same, im going to see MRI to see how badly torn it is. A coach once told me, these are badges of the game... Best of luck to all of us that go through these nagging injuries.. You are not alone. Be well!

[@UndisputedTG]

Quit while you can

[@lehoff]

I have cauliflower ear but that's down to years of rugby and then BJJ just made it bigger. It doesnt bother me to be honest. As you say it's a good conversation starter.

[@blockaderunner]

I tore my hamstring sprinting last October I'm in my late 40s. I'm on my 5th class back since then and really haven't any issue though today I resisted a pretty nice attempt at a Kimura on me and my muscles in my left arm pulled or spasmed/locked. He couldn't finish it and it was a good test of my limits.

[@x-Musashi-x]

My high school Basketball once told us “ we don’t play basketball to get in shape, we get in shape to play basketball” I’ve taken this to any physical skill I want to master. At the foundation of my skills training is strength and conditioning. That’s how I’ve been 7 years into Jiu Jitsu training 5-6 days a week. Sometimes 2 a day trainings. I work full time as well, 40 hrs a week at 31 years old. I get injuries here and there, but are minor and they heal pretty quickly thanks to my foundations. For all y’all wanting to do BJJ or any sport for life, always have a General Physical Preparedness(GPP) foundation to your body. 2-3 days a week is a good way to stay strong, mobile and prepared for physical demands of the physical skill 😊

[@EnderMB]

Finally, we have an answer to the age old question "what is the sound of one hand clapping" 😂

[@JordanTeachesJiujitsu]

😅

[@Dan-bq6kl]

Hey Jordan, I had a deviated septum also. I had a septoplasty done to correct it and it immediately made a difference in the way I breath not just in rolling, but with everyday life. Cheers.

[@ed1726]

Outside of competition, and perhaps the highest intensity competition training (where both partners agree on the intensity and rules) there is no reason to slam any submission on hard. If you don't have control and can't apply the submission (or takedown) slowly, incrementally, without excessive force and safely then you need to work on your control (which in the long run will help you a lot more on comp day).

[@Thesktre9]

Been doing boxing for over 2 years and never got any injury or anything crazy. Doing jiu jitsu for 2 months and already got knock out (shooted for a takedown and hit my chin on the guy knee) also and my joints and tendons hurt like hell now.

[@johnsnider2956]

Bro I am a judoka as well as a purple belt training since 2013 and cauli-fingers are so real. My shit looks like ET's finger. I have absolutely had to adapt my game to it.

[@JordanTeachesJiujitsu]

The sad part is they'll be like this forever and only get worse lol... 😭

[@chuckduncan9098]

What, no rib injuries? Thanks for the advice. It's importance to think about the long term effects.

[@JordanTeachesJiujitsu]

I think being decently thick/muscular has really helped. I've only had a few minor rub injuries but nothing too worthy of note 🙂

[@ideal9544]

Thank you for this video. Yesterday my leg was locked straight on the mat as someone was pulling guard on me, and I guess what happened is that my foot was in too deep of an angle to be able to fold my leg. there were several clicks. Pain is severe atm, hopefully its nothing more than a stretch. First two times I got hurt from BJJ, I know exactly what I could've done different to prevent it. This time I can honestly say it was an accident. Hopefully I'll get back on the mats soon :)

[@purebreeze1]

Love you videos man! Always come at the most relevant times in my training. OSS from Vancouver!

[@BJJMadeEasy]

The gentle art indeed.

[@SP79GB]

Great video thanks for sharing. I'm on the road to returning to combat/martial arts, back in Boxing/MT and totally get the fascination and fulfilment of BJJ. But after seeing the war stories in videos and the comments, I've decided against BJJ and I'm going to just stick with progressing my striking, cardio, strength, mobility etc

[@JordanTeachesJiujitsu]

Any training and any martial art is better than no training. Good luck and enjoy the journey! 👊

[@johnnyvegas3979]

Ape emoji here. DIdnt know you did MMA as well, thats awesome. I have herniations and stenosis in my cervical spine, and lost the natural curve of the spine( loss of cervical lordosis.) This caused me to get headaches after training or weightlifting, with a nausea and seasick feeling thats gone on for 3 + years. They (doctors) misdiagnosed me with vertigo, and sort of threw their hands in the air. I still coach and train 3 hours a week, but its just not the same. I used to be a mat terror and physical specimen, with an infinite gas tank. 10 years ago I was invincible, but those spinal injuries add up and become chronic. You have a ton of things to work around, and i admire your ability to persist. They say this ages your body in dog years, and I cant disagree with it. See you on the discord.

[@JordanTeachesJiujitsu]

Damn that's scary. I need to get this addressed asap. I'll add it to the list of things I need to do. First finish how we learn to move haha

[@Fmntn]

thanks for the precious truth and advice!!

[@JordanTeachesJiujitsu]

You're welcome and thanks! 🙏

[@fuzz3339]

Hello again Jordan ….. I really enjoy your videos. Was almost through this one and I got this thought. Is there any doctor/ EMT/First Aid person at your gym who can give advice on injuries like a lecture and the best treatment for recovery? I that way people can take care of themselves in case of injury and may even recover faster because they are better informed. Just a suggestion

[@MMABembel]

hey jordan, how can we prevent injury as we get older rolling?

[@PandaBoy-zi2hg]

Strength and conditioning, yoga, foam rolling, stretching.

[@kingali1606]

Oof, and I thought my injuries were bad. There's definitely risks to this sport, but for some reason I still can't stop doing it.

[@JordanTeachesJiujitsu]

Me neither lol. Just be smart about it 🙂

[@rcwarrior868]

3 stripe blue belt here, 3 broken ribs, a black eye, and a torn right LCL here. Fixing to start up again after taking 3 months off for the LCL

[@JordanTeachesJiujitsu]

Oh man that's a lot! Fast recovery!

[@rcwarrior868]

​@JordanTeachesJiujitsu Yes, the physical therapy has been top notch. They really pushed me to strengthen the muscles in my leg. Thank God no surgery was needed as it wasn't a complete LCL tear and the meniscus was intact. I am going to take it easy at class for the next couple of months to be on the safe side. My wife goes with me to class, she's going to be my main rolling partner. The ribs were all broken at the same time when I first started, those took two months to heal, and I would say a solid 6 months to be completely pain free. Hopefully no more major injuries after these, it's been killing me taking these last 3 months off from BJJ.

[@Wengelsworkshop]

I feel you. Been doing bjj for 14 years and im 36 yo. I only train hard with the pros i coach 1 day a week. Basically takes me a week to recover. Other than than i flow roll with casual students.

[@JordanTeachesJiujitsu]

That's a good approach I think 🙏

[@ipeconick]

One of the worse thing that happened to me was that I black belt put me on a Lasso Guard, as I tried to free my arm the jump in and gave me a wrist lock that was already super tight since he pushed my hand in the direction it was already going. Just like with you, 0 to 100 out of no where, also took me months to feel comfortable with my hand again. I was a blue belt at the time.

[@davidcastillo4487]

Well we grind our bodies in exchange for improvements. Although some people grind themselves a little too much. I try not to overdue it too much anymore. I’d like to be training when I’m an old man.

[@rwdchannel2901]

I only learned the foundational principles of BJJ and took some courses on how to use BJJ for street self defense. I'm not going to any competitions and I'm not letting some big white belt injure me in training. It's just a hobby of mine, but not worth getting injured. I'm not a teenager that can get injured and just go about my normal life; I'm an adult and have other priorities that require my body to be functioning good.

[@semyoga1809]

Do yoga, I'm 40 years old and do jjb, judonand muay thai and im yoga professor so yoga is in my life i have no issue getting recover after hurt.

[@JordanTeachesJiujitsu]

Yoga is awesome!

[@808BJJ_Black_Belt]

After 16 years I’ve had many injuries too but I won’t stop training BJJ ❤

[@JordanTeachesJiujitsu]

🙏

[@jujitsuman9934]

Bjj guys for the most part train wrong. They jump into sparing with absolutely no knowledge. It takes years to learn this way. During that time you mess up your body. I was lucky to train in other arts first like Judo and traditional ju-jitsu. Now after 30 years of training all of them and achieving black belts in all, my body is fine.

[@УчительиУченик]

I understood the more technique you use, the less injuries you get.. And vice verse, the more strenght, the more injuries.. That's why high bjj belts get less injuries, than freshmen😉

[@carloscssr]

I'm all screwed up. Everything hurts, and has been like this for years now.

[@JordanTeachesJiujitsu]

Physio could help 🙂

[@theswig2339]

A motto I live by when I need to tap is “live to fight another day than to never fight at all”. I lose now, but as long as I’m in one piece I can keep training till I get it right.

[@FlatEarthScholar]

What if they rip you before you get the chance to tap

[@theswig2339]

@@FlatEarthScholar Either tap faster before the injury goes through completely or get medical help.

[@blankbandits]

Geez, many of these bjj guys look healthy and very fit. I'm watching them roll on YT, and then almost without fail, it turns out they all have awful, chronic injuries. Not sure if the tradeoff is worth it, but, so far, for me, nothing too bad has happened that would make me want to quit bjj.

[@Zrizzy7]

I'll have some pains from time to time and I'll get worried that something is wrong with my body. It took me a long time to realize a lot of these minor injuries were from bjj, add up, and were causing me day to day stress. I comfortably say no to rolls with guys I know I have a good chance of hurting myself and try to steady myself as well, and flow more and treat it like an art more than anything else.

[@rickpreisinger1887]

Love this ❤Great advice.

[@w3aSWglu]

I was just starting to talk myself into bjj again and then this video appears in my timeline... The potential to end up in my 50s with a fucked up body and in constant pain is really scary. Yes accidents can happen anywhere but I feel like anyone who does bjj for more than a decade always ends up needing one surgery or another right? Thanks for the video!

[@davidmiller-zf8zl]

I'm dealing with a knee right now. The only time it feels good is while rolling. Sleep, eat, roll, repeat.

[@TheDentist27]

I got kneed in the head by a new guy last week. Still have headaches. Hope it’s not too long to recover.

[@JordanTeachesJiujitsu]

Ouch man. Maybe go to the hospital to get it checked out? Might be a slight concussion.

[@Aisired]

This is what I've been thinking. Doing jiu-jitsu or not doing jiu-jitsu, I am doomed either way. If I do jiu-jitsu, I'll get injured. If I don't do jiu-jitsu, I'll become weak, fragile, and more susceptible to illness and injuries.

[@hogan4670]

Working out and getting ripped along the way gave me way more confidence than doing BJJ, honestly

[@blockaderunner]

not me, I need bodies to test myself

[@ed1726]

Confidence at what?

[@michaldziekonski3162]

You the man SIR!

[@nightrod2237]

57 year old brown belt . I stopped at 54 , I miss it daily . However , as you near 60 walking and your joints are the priority so you are not a cripple in your retirement . Doc says I now have bone spurs on my spine . Enjoy BJJ, while you can , we all get old .

[@AnimeAthletics]

i was training for about a year and tore something in both my feet and my lcl / mcl, having a physical job i don't think i can go back. oh boy do i miss it though. My mental health struggle of not being able to move properly / train at all was probably the worst pain though

[@FL0RIS0]

My number 1 rule for not getting injured is don’t force anything and flow with everything. I tore my rotator cuff in my first couple of months of training, because a super aggressive purple belt kept trying to push my arm up in mount, and I tried to use power to push back against his force. Everytime he finally had my arm isolated, I bridged so he would lose balance and I would have my arm back again. Then the battle of power started all over again. I didn’t even know you could tear something like that, and I hindsight I should have just tapped instead of trying to use strength to avoid being submitted

[@JordanTeachesJiujitsu]

Great advice, but ya I get what you mean. Some things can only be learned through experience, unfortunately. Is the shoulder alright now?

[@FL0RIS0]

@@JordanTeachesJiujitsu it doesn’t really hurt anymore but it never became the same again. When I put my hand above my head I hear loud clicking noises and it is just pretty weak in general. At least I feel like a proper BJJ practitioner now that I have at least one destroyed joint 😂

[@goldenvalleyautos]

I have been practicing for almost a year. I can only do it twice a week. It hurts my shoulder, and body. I love the sport and I enjoy it but I hate the pain. Every time, I am excited to start rolling at the end of the training, I tell myself I should quit it because of the pain and not sure if it is worth it. I am concern about long term injury, and my two daughters of 12 and 9 are rolling for two years they seem to be fine but I am concern about thier well being as well as they get older.

[@JordanTeachesJiujitsu]

Yepp I get it man, 100%. Might be a good idea to check with your physio what's the matter with all the pain. Might just be the case you need to work on your mobility and do some rehab exercises, as well as lift.

[@mihaildimitrov260]

Do you have lower back pain problems? I recently did and I don't know how to keep rolling without it hurting me. I've been out for 4 months

[@JordanTeachesJiujitsu]

I've had some on and off but nothing major. I'm sure working some mobility/strength/stretching would really help you get back on the mats!

[@juanlopez154]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/fYO0Y6Rph9xlfqcsi=wRyPFZIbHhM6qLm9 Here is a great lower back exercise/stretch for that nagging lower back pain! It helps me so much, hope it does for you also. Let me know 😊

[@PaulWrightDirector]

Protecting myself after a bucket handle tear (that someone else caused) has become my number 1 priority. Don't care about winning. So for a while now I allow bad positions and work from there. Sure, I end up in some super squished uncomfortable positions but I can always tap. If someone REALLY wants that sweep, I give it to them. There are also some people I just won't roll with. Too old to be a hot shot. I'm Kup from Transformers now.

[@JordanTeachesJiujitsu]

Well said man. Training is for learning, not winning. So allowing bad positions is a great advantage! As well as just giving in to forced moves that have a potential of injury.

[@Bossplaier-px1ic]

Have a good friend that fought in the early UFC. He glued his injured leg after a pro wrestling match. He almost died from a flesh eating bacteria. I don’t glue anything anymore.

[@JordanTeachesJiujitsu]

Oh damn man. Thanks for the advice haha 😅

[@RadicalTrivia]

You gonna be around in May? I was thinking of taking a trip.

[@EmilAllanVillanueva]

Super thanks for reminder good sir ^_^

[@Davyen]

I have fooked up shoulders due to years of bad posture. My left elbow sometimes wakes me up at night if I sleep on my left side and put my arm in front of me, it feels like the bed goes for an armbar, lol. Due to experiencing DVT multiple times I have quite sensitive calves, or perhaps it's my paranoia, dunno, 'cause everytime somebody grabs my leg for an ankle lock, they usually grab waaay too high and I still tap, 'cause radius in their forearm feels like a blunt cleaver tearing my calf. And I lost several braincells when I went to sleep in rnc. The dream was great, though. I felt happy. Best nap ever.

[@spikechang556]

When you go for Single Legs, how do you avoid getting in guillotines? I typically hop out of guard to go for Von Flues, but I want to be able to single leg takedown without getting my neck grabbed while standing? Do you have any advice?

[@Noah-jy8wb]

Try other low risk takedowns like ankle picks..for single or double legs you need good posture

[@spikechang556]

@@Noah-jy8wb Hey thank you for the reply, I appreciate it! Do you know any guides on good postures for single legs? I know even less about ankle picks because I'm doing it for mma, and usually what works for me is to grab someone from behind and throw them, and some occasional judo throws. I just want to really get into single legs

[@HamuraiC-137]

You can wear out or rust out. Tap early and tap often (something I’m struggling with at 35) the benefits massively outweigh the bad if you are careful and choose your training partners wisely

[@JordanTeachesJiujitsu]

Great advice! 100% man.

[@A_Wolf]

I feel like there must be a clear distinction from the rational hobbyist and the competitor. I'm not mentioning the other types. I'm just about to start my journey at 38! 😂 I dont want to get injured for "fun". What one must do is find a good gym, great instructors, and great partners to train with who understand your goals. I hope this helps other newbs 😁

[@JordanTeachesJiujitsu]

Exactly. This is the injury list of someone who has dedicated their life to BJJ for the last 12 years. Much different scenario than the average hobbyist 🙂

[@augustycizauzo6372]

29 and just started earlier this month, only thing I'm really worried about is my bulging disk 😬

[@JordanTeachesJiujitsu]

Yepp take good care of it man. Maybe check with your physio what could help.

[@brycamp3237]

Broken but handsome and strong. I wish I was handsome.

[@JordanTeachesJiujitsu]

Haha thanks man! I'm sure you're a looker too ❤️

[@SubFlow22]

I'm in my 26th year of Jiu-Jitsu next month. My body is broken too but the surprising truth is that sitting with bad posture in an office chair for 26 years was more damaging to my body than Jiu-Jitsu. Still, Jiu-Jitsu has taken a serious toll. Two ribs that aren't connected to my sternum. Severe left and right foraminal stenosis. Disc at C6 is nearly gone. Atrophy in the muscles of my arms. An LCL that is so stretched that it's no longer effective. Meniscus that regularly locks up my knee. Mangled fingers, already arthritic. Oh and a busted middle toe that's shaped like a Z.

[@michaelsmelt5218]

I really dont think the "its better than doing nothing" argument is even a good one anymore. You can literally play table tennis or lift weights and you'd definitely be in decent shape. BJJ has destroyed a lot more bodies compared to other sports.

[@Pawnlust]

Do you have bad hand and arm symptoms? There is surgery for that.

[@atdjs]

Wow, this makes me apprechiate my gym even more. I just started BJJ a couple months ago and any time I do sth stupid,my coach stops me or even catches me and starts explaining why this move or that move is risky. I once turned the wrong way while my knee was caught and my partner let go of me immediately, rather losing the tap then watch me tear something. All the people in my small gym are like that, always looking out for each other

[@gustavofring1927]

Like that short ASMR moment at 0:04. Might do an entire video of it

[@jaycie2213]

Would you say takedowns are the most risky of meniscus tears?

[@jutosgrind]

6:11 I have the same thing, just when I do it it cracks loud as hell

[@hawkpb]

Please get your Neck checked for disc herniations or bulges! The warm burning and lack of feeling in your sides/arms is likely related to nerve damage in your neck. My wife had a lower back disc herniation that has prevented her from doing any most physical activity with the exception of walking. She felt tightness and burning too.