BrainPad Tactical Dual Arch Mouth Guard Review for BJJ

I’m always surprised at how few people wear a mouth guard when training Brazilian jiujitsu. Most of us try to train safely and avoid hurting anyone, but BJJ is a very physical sport and sometimes accidents happen. You might catch a foot in the mouth, an elbow to the side of your cheek, and so on. When that happens, you want something between your sharp teeth and the inside of your mouth. That’s where the mouth guard comes in.

There are different types of mouth guards. Some only cover your top teeth, leaving the bottom exposed.

Admittedly, the ones that cover only the top teeth are more comfortable and easier to breathe in. But the bottom teeth are still exposed and can potentially cause injuries to your cheeks.

Some years ago, when I wanted to start training again, I purchased two mouth guards, including this BrainPad one. I fitted and sized them both at home. This one still fits my teeth; the other will need to be molded again. Once I figure out the model, I’ll review that one too. I think it’s possibly a Shock Doctor, but I can’t be sure right now.

Anyway, this is the one I’m using now. When I first trained in mixed martial arts, I also used a BrainPad mouth guard. In my opinion, you can’t go wrong with this product. They mold relatively easily, have a breathing space, and are fairly comfortable all things considered. If you want reliable mouth protection, I don’t think you can go wrong with a BrainPad mouth guard!