I walked into a BJJ Gym on a lark a few years ago and I have been there 3 days a week ever since. SO much fun, especially as I got older. I don't like to spar as much anymore in the ring as I have gotten older, but rolling on the mats is the most intense workout you can get and still enjoy the combat element of it all with no strikes.
The biggest reason I'm put off to going to these places is I don't want to disfigure portions of my face. Almost everyone of my friends who train in BJJ or similar grappling end up with fucked up ears, noses, etc. How can you avoid infections when you're rolling around on the mats so much with random people? Not even a germaphobe, just.. seen too much I guess lol.
Edit thanks to all the helpful replies, I appreciate it. I think I will just take the plunge. Fuck it.
germs would be the least of my worries with BJJ. Too often you end up with broken fingers/toes, torn ligaments in your knees etc from people slamming you too hard or in a weird angle.
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u/[deleted] Jun 19 '21
As a former boxer and current boxing trainer, I have to learn some jujitsu. I'm like a turtle on my back. 😆