Judo health: injuries, prevention and recovery
The most common judo and BJJ injuries, how to prevent them and when to see a doctor. These articles are not medical advice.
Cauliflower ear: causes, early signs, treatment and prevention
Cauliflower ear explained for grapplers: how it forms in wrestling, BJJ and judo, early signs, why you should see a doctor fast, and how to protect your ears.
Cutting weight for judo: how to change weight class safely
Cutting weight for judo the safe way: slow, supervised weight loss over months, why dehydration before weigh-in is dangerous, and why young judokas never cut.
Finger taping for judo and BJJ: protect your fingers
Finger taping for judo and BJJ: why gripping wrecks your fingers, how to tape a joint or buddy tape, common mistakes, competition rules, when to see a doctor.
Judo injuries: the most common ones and how to avoid them
Common judo injuries: knees, shoulders, fingers, neck and ears. What causes them on the mat, how to prevent them, and the signs that mean you see a doctor.
Judo knee injury: ACL and MCL sprains, and coming back
Judo knee injury explained: how the ACL and MCL get hurt on the mat, the warning signs to stop training, why a doctor comes first, and a gradual return plan.
Judo recovery: sleep, hydration, active rest and your week
Judo recovery explained: sleep, hydration, active rest and how to organize several training sessions a week without piling up fatigue or getting hurt.
Judo shoulder injury: AC joint separation and prevention
Judo shoulder injury: why landing on the point of the shoulder damages the AC joint, other injuries to know, and how breakfalls and strength prevent them.