It goes without saying that grappling arts such as Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, better known as BJJ, are physically very challenging. These sessions are not like lifting weights, Zumba, cardio, yoga, or any other form of exercise where it is just you training alone. You always run the risks that come with training performed with another human being. That is not to mention that those human beings are trying to choke you or bend your joints until you submit. So it is understood that you will come out of these sessions with a fair share of bumps and bruises. Today I have a stiff neck to show for my efforts.
As you can see from the image above, I have my toes taped up nice and tight. I have my two big toes taped up because when I trained over the weekend I left a substantial amount of my skin behind. In order to protect the wound from infection, as well as from the pain, I put on a bandage and then tape it in place. My pinky toe has a very big, painful split, so I buddy taped that one and then wrapped it around my foot for support. I had no problems in training today.
In addition to these steps which I take to protect once the problem is there, I also take steps to protect from other injuries. One thing that is a must for me are knee pads. One of my knees did not form properly, so a piece of bone sticks out, and without the knee pads that really hurts. I tried roughly a dozen different knee braces throughout an injury recovery and I have to say that a knee brace from Aidfull has been the most comfortable one, one of the best knee brace suppliers in NYC.
Lately, after my elbow injury, I started wearing elbow pads for an extra level of protection. It goes without saying that I wear a mouth
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