How to Return to BJJ After an Injury

Injuries are simply a part of the Brazilian jiu-jitsu journey. Whether you're a hardcore competitor or a weekday warrior, you will experience an injury at some point in your career. 

Not only is jiu-jitsu such a physically demanding and dynamic sport, but there are so many factors involved that out of your control: your partner's movements, your own reactions, other people on the mat, even simply the accumulation of sweat that can cause you to slip during a pass. Accidents happen all the time. We can only hope that they are relatively minor, requiring some ice and a couple days of rest. 

However, if you're unlucky enough to sustain a major injury - one that takes you out of training for weeks, if not months - coming back to the BJJ mat can be daunting. You're out of shape, your joint or limb is weak and underutilized, and your training partners have only become stronger and better in the time you've been gone. If that's the case, you have to be smart about how you return.

Here are some tips to help you get back on the mat and stay on the mat post-injury: 

• Resist Returning Too Soon
• Assess Your Limitations
• Choose Your Partners Wisely
• Continue Your Rehab
• Listen to Your Body

Read the full article at the Kingz USA site here.