Stay safe and train smart. I cover common martial arts injuries, recovery tips, prevention strategies, and health concerns across different styles and skill levels.
Judo doesn’t involve striking since it’s a grappling-based martial art. But there are some throws, holds, and chokes that could impact your face. So, can you do Judo with braces? One can learn and practice Judo with braces on. The vital thing is to ensure that a mouthguard is worn to protect the mouth and, … Read more
A lot of martial arts are prone to injuries, including misshapen ears from blows to the head. In Judo, they are repeatedly hit, thrown, and smashed to the ground again and again. So, can you get cauliflower ear from Judo? Here’s what I know from having practiced it a bit: Some Judo practitioners do get … Read more
Krav Maga is an effective self-defense system that can be learned within a relatively short time frame. But, it can be intense. So, if you have a previous history of back injuries, you might be wondering: can I do Krav Maga with a bad back? Here’s what I know about practicing with injuries: The safest … Read more
I wear glasses as my ability to read is pretty poor without them. But I always take them off when I train in martial arts. But for some with vision worse than mine, it may not be that simple. So can you do Krav Maga with glasses? Here’s what I found out: One can train … Read more
The odds of being attacked while you’re pregnant are low, but it’s also nice to have a physical outlet to help manage that baby weight. So you may have wondered, can you do Krav Maga while pregnant? Here’s what I found out: Krav Maga can be safely practiced while pregnant by training slowly and carefully … Read more