Dealing With Injuries In BJJ

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VIDEO DESCRIPTION

Rick Ellis discusses one of the most frustrating aspects of training Jiu Jitsu: Getting injured.

[blankbandits]

I don't care what anyone says, but I don't roll hard. I just don't. I don't care if I get to blackbelt. I've been training bjj for about 5 years. I refuse to get injuries these days. I've had a couple of popped ribs, a broken thumb, and some neck stuff. It's been at least a couple of years since I've had any injuries, and I've decided to keep it that way. If there's an explosive, young, strong white belt, I just play defense and try to survive. I work on my judo takedowns, but I don't crazy with them. I'm in my 40s, and there's no reason to get injuries at this stage. I don't want hip replacements, disc replacements, or any of that stuff. I want to remain healthy and strong, and if that means going a bit lighter in my rolls from here on out, so be it.

[charlieruisseau]

I presume I'm not the only one having a problem and finding comfort and wisdom in your words. Thank you Rick!

[aaron-abhimanyuannis]

perfect perfect perfect timing professor! torn hamstring with a side of SI joint separation and bulged L4/5... just now cornering the "bargaining stage". ;) Listening to this feels integral to the recovery process, big thanks!

[momentum]

Great video. I injured my shoulder 3 weeks ago and I've only trained once. I went to an urgent appointment to get muscle relaxers. I'm going again to get x-rays, MRI and a CT exam to make sure that I didn't tear my rotator cuff. I've learned that as a 55 year old 1 stripe white belt that you can't go 100% without the proper techniques to match. I'm stretching also. Great video.

[lightgoodfellow]

Jeremiah from Loveland co here, trained in Laramie and Cheyenne with you. So glad for all you contribute to the community. And to me personally, all the time you gave and technical solutions you offered me. Hope to see you on the mat in the future, wherever that may be. 🙏 Sayounara

[B_Valencia]

Great video Rick, I have had a range of serious injuries the past couple of years.

I agree with keeping your mind in the game and study class rolls. Visualisation is the 🥇☝🏽

In April I took training in my own hands, before going back to class. I would just drill with a friend who wanted to get back to Jiu Jitsu, once or twice a week.

I taught him all of my A-Game and what I was developing for my B and C. I also got to develop a great rear triangle and sneaky arm bar setups over this time.

Now I have started to coach kids 2 times a week and back on the mats❤️🙏🏽👊🏽

[YotaDaryl]

Thanks Rick. Love the content and personal philosophy. Wholesome my friend. Hope to meet you someday.

[thethundertapes]

Talk about hitting the nail on the head.
I’m a 47yr brown belt who idiotically kept sparring with a torn rotary cuff.
Paying the price from the sidelines.

Thank you for your content, professor.

Greetings from Norway.
🇳🇴

[BlueKimura]

Professor Rick, this came at the perfect time. I’m staying in the game 4 mounts out from my demo.

[ThatguyFirst]

I just watched class and rolls yesterday. Pulled a muscle two weeks ago and it's still real sore. I wish I would have participated, though. A technique was covered that I could have done as it didn't involve much use of my injured part. However, I made several notes and learned a few new-to-me details, so I'm really glad I went vs. just staying home. It's also good to see the group.

Recently I spent over a month on the sideline with an injury I sustained away from my gym. It's tough missing, but I watched every day that I normally train and learned a lot. Also, as mentioned in this video, my coach sat with me several times and I enjoyed one on one chats that I would not have had otherwise.

I agree 100% with the advice to watch class if you can't train.

[tomtrader]

great material as always:) I see you have been enjoying sun:P

[jccharly]

I was just out for 3 weeks, my knee popped out : ). I used to go through those emotions but I've learned to accept it and it allows me to rest. When hurt, I still show up to my academy to watch the drills, it definitely maintains the discipline of time commitment and I get to learn the technique of the day, always learning something or small detail I had missed before. Great message and great vid as always!! Your edits are amazing professor, do you do the editing part or delegate it? Thx.

[ryanrpggamer]

I hurt my knee 5 months ago I can kneel on my left knee with out it feeling like it’s been set on fire went to doctors they said it’s nothing the is no tears breaks or cracks in the bone or muscle

[bmstylee]

You are absolutely right about trying to keep anyone remotely athletic off the field so they can heal. Other than bumps and bruises I had more injuries playing team sports and powerlifting. 4 knee surgeries, shoulder impingement, tendonitis several times all before 35. About the only real injury (and I'm using the word loosely) were my ribs about 3 months into juijtsu. They took forever to heal because the rib cage gets squished a lot when you first start. I spent most of my time under people when I first started.

[carlo.]

Can you please do a follow-up on your wolverine stack video? Even if it's a short. I've had a chronic lower abdominal injury and have been waiting to pull the trigger on peptides. Thanks for all you do for the BJJ community.

[andrewkarl]

Get those mental reps. Stay on schedule

[ryanrpggamer]

I’ve herniated a discuss never been the same

[Nomadlifeoffour]

Serious question- I’m 53 and got thrown the other night (Judo guest). A day later my back felt compressed and has now went down into my testicles. back, testicles and left leg a numb. Anyone had an injury like this and a possible remedy?

[Speciation]

I have to fly out for a vacation to Europe in a week, I took it as light as possible, almost did nothing. Now I have had agonizing tendonitis pain in my right foot for the past three days, if this thing doesn't get better in a week, I'm completely screwed. It happens everytime I have closed guard and they get up and I hold the guard. I'm super annoyed, I'm seriously debating quitting BJJ. Blue belt here.

[davezeager]

couple weeks ago I was passing guard on another white belt. ( I'm 52, he's 20 something) i rolled a floating rib under another one, , , ouch. went back to Krav class w my chest protector on, sat and watched the jiu-jitsu class. figured doing visualization while watching....after a couple weeks off.