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jtgi
@jtgi
Any recommendations for sports that get you in shape but are less injury prone? Boxing was perfect but got a concussion a few years ago and can't pursue it at the level I want to anymore.
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maurelian
@maurelian.eth
What about a grappling sport like bjj?
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jtgi
@jtgi
I wanted to. A friend of mine whos done it for years said I should expect ligament injuries, “it’s just the reality with different partners at different skill levels and temperaments” You tried?
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Brennan 💎 🧢
@brennan
Its all about learning to express when someone is going to hard and being OK with walking away from the middle of a roll, as well as tapping early and often. But even so you just never know. My first open mat with Covid I rolled with a white belt who ripped an ankle lock from z guard, I was out for 9 months.
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Brennan 💎 🧢
@brennan
But I came back stronger after that, though I've since left the sport for long distance trail running. I think it is one of the best sports for joint mobility, core strength, and mental stimulation. If you find a gym with the right vibe, I would definitely recommend trying it out
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Brennan 💎 🧢
@brennan
I should note, I could have avoided the submission that injured me had I just anticipated it and tapped, or used the proper technique to escape. Unless your partner is a straight up psycho, you almost always have time to tap - assuming your ego doesn't get in the way (mine did that time)
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