How to Recover After Being Knocked Out: Fight Concussions

Combat sports like boxing, MMA, and kickboxing often result in knockout finishes. Should you get knocked unconscious, here is a sport-return concussion therapy protocol to follow.
DISCLAIMER: I am not a doctor -- this is merely my personal advice. Seek medical attention if you think you may have a concussion.
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[@pitbullsami1741]

"The only purpose of the body is to carry the brain." -Mike Tyson

[@volc0m842]

-Cus D’amato

[@ArtGolden]

I sincerely hope people listen to your advice. Have read far too many stories of fighters in their teens or early 20s, who are still operating under the "I'm invincible" mindset and don't even see a neuro guy, let alone stop sparring, etc. The danger can't be overestimated, especially for a developing brain.

[@JoaoChimay]

that's me, I'm invincible. "I'm Jack's smirking revenge."

[@clavicusvile1328]

Johnny Machado You are not your quotes

[@JoaoChimay]

Tyler Durden Sir, The first rule of Project Mayhem is you do not ask questions

[@altinezmtz5222]

I got hooked like 6 times to the side of my head a month ago. I did not get KO'd but I got a concussion. It's a very scary thing. I'm glad you're putting out awareness for this Shane. Thanks.

[@altinezmtz5222]

Guy was like 2 times my size too

[@annansm4293]

@@altinezmtz5222 how about now? Are you okay?

[@mrshmrsh5073]

"Your brain is a muscle too." -Shane Fazen, 2017

[@mrshmrsh5073]

U K Brains don't contain any muscle tissue.

[@thejoojoo9999]

U K Technically, the brain isn't a muscle.

[@RR-op9xz]

He definitely meant figuratively.

[@pitbullsami1741]

this video isnt a science lesson, shane is a fighter, like any other part of the body the brain is also a weapon, one that can be improved or weakened so with shane saying that the brain is a muscle too is him expressing the fact the brain is highly susceptible to "injury" like an mcl tear or someshit.

[@mrshmrsh5073]

U K Yeah I know. It's just a prank bro.

[@MMAReflections]

Thanks for increasing awareness around brain injuries. I've been knocked out before and you gave some solid advice there. Something that should also be mentioned, however, is the effect of cumulative head trauma. Fighters who have been knocked out more than twice are very compromised and their coaches need to be aware of that. Keep up the good work.

[@sskspartan]

MMA Reflections 2 times?!? Sorry, we would be seeing much greater numbers of all sorts of fighters with early brain problems, but we don't.Viciousness, recovery and of course genes are far more important in determining that

[@roxannezingleman4000]

how you get knoked out?

[@MMAReflections]

I should have been more specific, more than two times in the space of a year or less. Diego Sanchez is a good example. It's only downhill for him now, unfortunately, as any more punishment he receives will have more of an impact than it would 5 or 6 fights ago.

[@MMAReflections]

Head kick.

[@sfan26]

Ive been choked out like twice or 3 times , but it was during sex , does my brain still take damage? My partner said i shit a little too idk if that’s important

[@TheLawrence05]

Everytime i see a humbeing talking about the brain it fascinates me because its like the brain talking about itself. At the same time we dont see ourselfs as just brains

[@DrMakak]

Cause we're not just brains. We're also the spaghetti of a neurvous system stretched across our bodies.

[@pingusthedin6953]

thats deep bro

[@Scoobydcs]

thats what she said!

[@lordxeno8078]

#Transcendence

[@blitzchimera7601]

TheLawrence05 stay woke

[@whatsdifferentplays6113]

basically dont get knocked out

[@berlinff8459]

Yeh

[@GoodGame-zq8oy]

I love videos. They give me confidence and practice and self control. This afternoon another kid (mabye my age , 13-14) started trying to provoke by pushing me around, mabye a year or two ago I would have got imtimidated and angry but from your videos and MMA training I controled my anger better and walked away, eventually a teacher punished him and I "won". (Even if you act is self-defense in my school you still get heavily/equally punished) Best way to win a fight is to walk away.

[@quensoueu1]

Cheers mate, just be careful not to become his punching bag

[@nicoreyes3125]

I don’t understand y schools punish ppl when u act in self defense like if someone punched me first without me doing anything to them and then I punched them and won the fight I would get in more trouble it doesn’t make sense

[@qase8070]

Agreed

[@swaggspoop6780]

Tell that kid what's up a give him the three piece with a soda bro.

[@JARP55]

Well KEEP YOUR HANDS UP EVERYBODY.

[@RegieFilho]

Always good to talk about it. I find that the trickiest thing about concussions is that, passed those 7-10 days after the fight, your body might feel like it's ready to get back into action...

[@Nepthu]

It's hard not to spar when you're addicted to it. When I can't box, I feel on edge. It's also hard to pay attention to the advice when you've got to applaud Shane's guns.

[@ninjaamartya9034]

Shane u look awesome. lean, strong and atheletic. I want a body same as yours.

[@elchurrooo392]

Ninja Amartya you ate si gaay xD

[@JackJones-ki9ug]

gaaaaaaaay

[@kapliger]

Jaky Jones Whats gay about that

[@elchurrooo392]

kapliger you don't tell a man those kind of things, talk about the vídeo or something

[@FISHGOMOO4321]

Gerardo Seren lmao you're the only one who sounds gay dude

[@left4hearts]

Most pain or annoyance I’ve been through in awhile the first week is the worse when you have an concussion but after you slowly feel the tightness lighten up.

[@lazar0146]

I got knocked out today. It was my second time sparring. I’m physically feeling fine, I just mentally don’t know how to go about it. I don’t want to give up, but I’m definitely feeling very discouraged. You spoke a lot about the physical part. What about the mental?

[@tashreeqwilliams7174]

I got knocked out in my first fight and feeling discouraged

[@tashreeqwilliams7174]

I fought 3 days ago and feeling extremely down after that knockout loss

[@lazar0146]

@@tashreeqwilliams7174 Its been a little over a week for me and I’ve managed to deal with it, its not something I’ll ever forget but what helped me is to continue training man. Some of the best fighters in the world have been knocked out and came back even greater.

[@GT-fl9gf]

Well I got ko'd in sparring and I'm feeling the same way you are

[@xlxl1762]

Well men sounds like you didn’t get pinched hard enough to get a concussion. Bro some concussions leave people with brain frog and confusion like it did to me. That’s when it should worry you. About the mental part? Man toughen up, learn from those mistakes.

[@mesikapp4734]

i wish Shane was my coach :)

[@mrshmrsh5073]

Mesi Kapp He is.

[@builder481]

Protect yourself at all times

[@bananeneter999]

Alcohol and I don't mix anymore. I lately always get aggressive and last night I got knocked the fuck out during a scuffle. It was a nice wake up call to stop this bullshit and focus on better things

[@jaxdunham4387]

thank god, last year i was getting knocked out. i rest only 1 day before ich went to regular training...after a few days i was sparring. Now, one year later i'm glad that nothing happend to me!!!

[@Hazeder422]

Would school count as stimulation?

[@mrshmrsh5073]

Thomas Ryan I believe so.

[@snickersss8807]

Thomas Ryan yes of course. when you have a car accident and get concussed you wouldn't go to school eighter

[@EbonysBlaze]

only if you're a good student and participating and things like that. if you go just to go I'm sure nothing would happen as long as you don't think too hard.

[@magnusman]

@@EbonysBlazeBad advice, if you got knocked out, don’t go to school for at least a week. Why would you risk it?

[@EbonysBlaze]

@@magnusman I apologize for the comment of my past self. In these 7 years I learned recently that even bumping one's head on a door could be fatal from a brain bleed. Getting knocked out would have an even higher risk of that. To not be responsible for someone's death, get checked by a physician always after getting knocked out.

[@ashleyf.8910]

Great upload, yet concussion can occur WITHOUT an actual knockout/loss of consciousness; any head injury is best assessed in an A+E/Emergency dept. with robust follow up care. When the brain (or the heart) is in question, it is always better to be over-cautious.

[@tengkuadam1399]

Happened to me! I wasn't event fighting, it was just a sparring session that was a bit heavier than what I'm used to. Didn't pass out, didn't lose balance, no double vision. Heck not even any pain until the next day. I thought it was just a normal migraine, but after 5 days of constant pain, I went to the doctor and he gave me some medication. Medicine helped A LOT, still recovering but I feel way better now than the initial 5 days.

[@mariacrisstarazona3085]

After hearing u said brain damage I am taking this more seriously. On Friday I was training taekwondo at University. it supposed to be light stuff, suddenly a guy( he supposed to have control since he is a trainer in an academy) knocked me out but I didn't fall on the ground. My vitals signs went down and I had nausea. I slept at the hospital for a day so I rest and that is why I didn't have any symptoms next day so I went home. On Sunday I slept like 15 hours and I still have pain in multiple places in the brain. I thought I will be back at gym and taekwondo training by Monday but now I fell like a won't be able to do that. Moreover, I have a competition on Saturday 3rd.

[@qase8070]

Damn what an idiot, also did you recover well?

[@146fx]

BIG PROPS FOR SPEAKING FACTS everything you said is spot on

[@jdhsingi]

Interesting. Here is a suggestion for a topic: First aid to revive a person who has been choked out. Thanks for sharing.

[@mako2534]

(In a street fight) What do I do if my opponent has more martial arts experience than I do? Edit: Also, the "just run" is the response to any fight, you don't always have a choice. Also "just don't get in a fight." Guys, it was an actual question. You don't always get to make the choice.

[@critical2apps]

Makoto have more running experience than him

[@bakirpepic4536]

Makoto dont

[@JJBATEAST]

Makoto move to a stand your ground state

[@nichitaciolcovan6804]

Makoto turn around and run away

[@DrMakak]

Run

[@not_seen_just_sean608]

This is a very good well informative video thanks for uploading. Hopefully more ppl see this video and not skip over it because information like this isn't usually heard or seen everyday.

[@Thatoneguy1395]

Great video I was looking for a video like this. Thanks for the advice

[@mmggbb4460]

Brain is an organ, not a muscle

[@Evilsilentresident]

He mean't figuratively dumbass

[@rumenantov749]

You should start series where people send you vids of themselves boxing and you critique them.

[@PotentialEn3rgy]

3 months is not excessive guys. Good tips from fight tips as always, but I would say 3 months is definitely not too much for a break depending on your situation. For me, I am on my second month of recovery after walking into a god-damned pole of all things lol and I still need more time before I can get back to exercise or weight training. Going to start stretching though and come back to the bjj gym as murderous gumby.

[@pvtrichardsonbr]

Im really trying to get over my fear of this. Ive been knocked out twice in my life before (football and a sneak punch) and the fear of it is messing with me. I genuinely love fighting and want to become a pro. I just need to conquer the fear

[@juelz713]

How do you heal from a body shot to the liver. This video was very helpful

[@DavidM-tx2qu]

Have seen that TFC (Teams Fighting Championship) channel? It's basically a team of 5 skilled fighters vs another team of 5 skilled fighters and they fight in 1 big ring. You should check it out

[@YM-zf8mt]

dayum i didn't know knockouts were that bad

[@anonymousguy9945]

Great video Shane keep up the great work!

[@abdouarab4857]

I got dropped yesterday in sparring and broke my leg while falling. Shit sucks man

[@matthewadams2192]

Another great video. Thanks Shane!

[@HAIDERALI-wo6mw]

Shane nice one bro. I was knocked out once but hadn't tried those tips. thanks for the information, because I usually mostly get involved in street fights. Shane pls make a video showing how to avoid knockouts in a fight. #Fay~Z

[@GT-fl9gf]

Maybe you should avoid street fights if possible

[@HAIDERALI-wo6mw]

@@GT-fl9gf okay

[@nazeksyr5889]

thanks shane .. i like your lessons soooo much

[@kyledawson4535]

I had a really bad concussion from a judo Demonstration, three years ago and I'm still recovering from it.

[@kyledawson4535]

If you wanna here more about my concussion, treatment, side effects, and how I train to protect my head hit me up

[@umarzulfiqar4572]

Kyle Dawson how did you treat your concussion and is it better now?

[@JimboTheJuiceMan]

Shane thank you for all your help sir

[@baezrivera4848]

Very well said Shane

[@themartialartist1929]

true

[@107479khan]

Amazing video Shane! Keep up the great work!

[@cjb8001]

Shane! Can you talk about your memory or recollection of what’s happening/happened before and after you go unconscious from a punch? Thanks

[@ignacioballon8780]

could make a video on how to properly heal sparing bruises

[@jaya6765]

You look bigger and more cut Shane. Good job bro

[@hornetluca]

Very interesting video.

[@goodfighter5363]

The best way is to not get knocked out , defence and fucus fight smart , if you get knocked out you have to see do MRI , some fighters who got knocked out they never get knocked out again sometimes is good in weird way , i saw some fighters got better after getting knocked out , the most Importat thing a fighter after he is knocked out need mental help

[@finnbarcarey5214]

Dang Shane u got a licence for those guns?

[@msidjfcjcfurj]

I’ve been rocked before but I recovered in like 2 seconds and didn’t feel any pain after that ever

[@tfforster7078]

what does getting rocked feel like

[@seohyunsinpark6689]

talk about the jab ball, is a tennis ball with a elastic rope in the head and you have to punch the ball

[@someentityhere6904]

Shane, but your only talking if it's a blow to the head? It doesn't include body-hit knockout or liver-blow knockout, or you know what I mean...

[@james4727]

I would be interested to know what is actually being damaged from a concussion, because neurons have almost no regenerative function. Like what is actually healing because the cells are not.

[@erenyeager8878]

The brain has stem cells so if you get a minor concussion and some cells are damaged if you give enough recovery time they will heal. But if you get a major tbi the brain can completely heal with time through neuroplasticity in which the brain rewires itself to make up for the functions of the lost neurons. But this all will only happen with adequate recovery time and proper nutrients required for brain health.

[@sakarsayami2656]

Have u ever been KO'ed Shane?

[@snickersss8807]

sakar sayami he has been dropped by an ellbow and a punch but he's never been ko

[@oisincurran6543]

You should go on the jre

[@MustangDesudiroz]

great vid, learned a lot

[@leewarren2]

well said sir .

[@thefernow1020]

How to learn to Take control of pain

[@b1na276]

how to recover from a knockout during a boxing fight?

[@cesaralvesdemoraes3187]

GOOD FIGHT TIP MY BRO

[@MrYeahbuddah]

I just got knockout today for the first time sparring it was a guy who was 6’4 6’5 250 minimum and I’m 6’0 150 I don’t remember anything..

[@the_la_story9737]

I love fight tips, I been here for like a year now lol

[@sapd3200]

Best moment of the day when you upload a vid !!! 🤙🏼💪🏼

[@gomandanutcovaciu7517]

Umm I got knocked out by a kick to the head and I never seen a doctor and had severe headaches after 2+ Months

[@WAHB50YY]

Fully agreed!!

[@apelaxyt6822]

I want to be a heavyweight world champion but i'm afraid of brain injurys, what can i do.

[@syloluon4969]

hi Shane, I'm gathering more knowledge on boxing and thank you in advance also for the foot work videos, it has help my footwork tremendously . but I was wondering if you can cover a video how to deal with fighters that go in the outside fighting at an angle. for example someone like vasyl lomachenko style. thank you in advance!

[@jordankee2842]

Hey Shane, I was wondering what's the mindset a person should have before going into a fight and during the fight ?

[@cyberking7431]

Have you found the answer yet😹

[@ddllawless917]

thx shane keep it up👍

[@shadyayoub9435]

“The brain is a muscles too “😂😂😂

[@Boiler569]

Depends how bad you got rocked but I would say 60 days away from contact is a good measure --- but within a week, unless you were really really hurt, you can do all other training (weights, cardio, bag and mitt work, etc.....just don't take any head damage for a couple months if you went unconscious or took really bad damage!)

[@sylvester_stalin1194]

I was just knocked out last weekend in an amatuer fight haha it hurts not being able to train for even a week but i guess this is serious😂

[@DanielThomasArgueta]

Thank you.

[@raamizniazi9907]

Please Shane please please please do a video on how to defend against feints please

[@jacobcoombs9528]

I got hit about 40 odd times in sparring on the chin a bit embarrassing then the next day I started practicing on the slip bag is this bad ?

[@SonGoku-rw1xp]

What do you do when someone is knocked out in a fight or street fight? How do you watch them up and take care of them?

[@qase8070]

Good question, I'm pretty sure you move them to their side, and check their pulse...? Maybe, or just call 911 😂

[@HDDN_-nv5so]

Shane could you please do on native American or latin American martial arts please because I really want to know how it originated and if it's effective

[@alanrowe7376]

H1DD3N_3299 7 I don't know much about native americans, but the only latin american one that comes to mind is capoeira

[@kiabahjoe470]

Do video games count as stimulation

[@NewG_JL]

I'm still scarred of getting a knockout

[@TK101Warhammer]

Its like waking up. You wont even know what happened or what you dreamed of nor what had hit you!

[@swt.clapzz2656]

GOD is Good

[@WMcKay3645]

If you suffer a concussion whilst you are already concussed it is almost always fatal.

[@I3RV]

Is being dropped by a punch counts as KO or do you mean when you get knocked out and unconscious. If i just got dropped by a punch do i still need to leave out sparring/fighting for 45 days ?

[@houssamk777]

I3RV if you feel healthy and you feel nothing wrong you can comeback but it really depends I never been knocked out or knocked down yet I get headaches and problem with balance I hope it doesn't effect my health, but yeah u can spar

[@4ktjohnson951]

I3RV yah it’s like if u get dropped but still can get back uo

[@HunterJs2]

His advice was 30 days minimum, and that’s definitely reasonable. If you got dropped, the strike did something, and especially if you were out for a split second that’s a smart minimum.

[@Ghost786]

Do A Video On Best Dumbell workout To punch harder

[@savageotaku693]

The brain named itself

[@louiskirby3539]

Please can you do a breakdown on Joshua vs Klitschko

[@LucasVazFerreira]

today my coach did a technical training with me , knowing that I want to compete he threw about 10 crossed punches at maximum strength , they were programmed crossed punches so I knew they would come and I defended them all , but he is a professional mma fighter and he is very strong , the The blows were absurdly strong, she didn't want to hurt me, because it was noticeable that he started weak and the strength of the punches progressed, I believe he was trying to prepare me, because in competitions I will receive worse blows. but I also believe that he doesn't have that insight that maybe more than 5 hits at his maximum power would be of no benefit to me. Of course even while defending I suffered a slight concussion, nothing extreme but I'm sure, punches as strong as those repeated to the same side of the head certainly do something. I want to compete and I'm willing to take hard hits, but I don't want to damage my brain in training.

[@idotatu]

I have a question: I feel like I have had a small concussion about two weeks ago. I took a heavy shot right to the face in Sparring without headgear. I wasnt ko'd but in the same night I woke up with extreme Headache. One week later after Sparring (this time with head gear) I woke up again with terrible headache. The next day I didnt train but again woke up with strong headache. The headache was always on the right side. I was also very sensitive to light and noise and I felt nauseous. Since then I feel little tired (below my normal energy level) not very motivated and have a constant feeling of nausea and when I do some effort I feel my heart beat very strong in my right ear. Can anyone tell me how long I should wait before I train again? And can I do non combat training like strenght and conditioning, shadowboxing, running?

[@Sophist98]

Hi my man i have the same problem rn. Did you check your doctor? And how are you doing now? (Sparring again?)

[@idotatu]

@@Sophist98 yes i did go to doctor. He couldnt tell me anything. I'm fine now symptoms stopped after one, tow weeks.. I paused Sparring for a week and now I do more often with head gear. Just keep it easy for a while. hope ur fine

[@Biggavellz4]

Were you throwing up from being so dizzy?

[@karloskarlos9742]

thank you ❤

[@logankaufman7317]

Hey so I was sparing to today and got knocked down and had to take a breather to recover but I got a fight in 20 days what should I do

[@rosshuston808]

should I start mma or muay thai, I'm 14 and already train bjj and I have a brown belt in traditional ju jitsu

[@airpu4490]

Hey, how long should you train before you compete? And also, how do you know when you're ready?

[@sinamv6375]

อยากให้ไทยมีคนทําช่องเเบบนี้มั่ง

[@mathewbustos3402]

Shane can u make a video on how to punch longer in time

[@Botanifiles]

How do doctors quickly restore consciousness to knocked out fighters in mixed martial arts tournaments like the UFC?

[@jscriber100]

Shane it looks like you lost even more weight man looking great

[@gusthekiller]

how do you know you have recovered?

[@willmalli6916]

How about brain damage over long term fighting like Ali and Graziano? - How come they got these conditions if they had taken time off?

[@undertheinfluence0056]

I got dropped with a uppercut right to the top of the head and I felt dazed on the ground but when I got up, I felt alright. Just an instance where I was sparring and my buddy had a bad day or something but yeah I seen black for a moment. I’d say if it weren’t for running and my cardio, I’d be out cold

[@undertheinfluence0056]

I still trained right after that though, I went running after the classes… I hope my brain is alright Shane

[@yahyabnegaming4167]

I came here so im 13 and im training kickboxing and these dudes at the gym they make us spar with full grown man that have alot of muscle so im sparring with 20% of my power i slipped like two punches in a row then i try to hit him and im still far away a little bit i started trying to get near slipped a punch then booom this mother*** hit me with 100% of his energy and rocked me that's why I'm here and i dont wanna get knocked out easily i dont but im gonna if i stay in this shithole

[@SuperGamer-dy5xj]

shane have you ever been knocked out ?