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I started practicing BJJ a few months back. I loved it. It is like chess, but physical. Unfortunately, I was in the receiving end of a neck crank. I was injured

by huherto 16y ago

I started practicing BJJ a few months back. I loved it. It is like chess, but physical. Unfortunately, I was in the receiving end of a neck crank. I was injured (cervical hernia). So if you practice BJJ make sure that you are always safe and don`t hesitate to tap.

anathem 16y ago
Whoever applied the crank on you, wasn't being careful (especially if it was someone more experienced or higher belt) - you can always stop short of finishing the move against someone and wait for them to tap.
bdickason 16y ago
That's really horrible :( It sucks to train with someone who is also a beginner as chances for getting hurt are much higher! I was rolling with a guy who was also new (and twice my size) who loved to lean on me when in my guard. We weren't going that hard but I started to notice a pain in my side and assumed it was a cramp. Turned out to be a fractured rib :( To answer the OP's question, I take a mixed martial arts class that combines muay thai/kickboxing with bjj and has a cardio class as well. It's very well rounded, and our instructors compete in some of the smaller MMA leagues like Bellator. Overall, it's a great experience and amazing workout when you combine kickboxing and mid to high level bjj. Just note that early BJJ (your first 6 months or so) will not work you too hard until you can start to free grapple.
ecaroth 16y ago
Agreed about the neck cranker... he should have known to stop well before injury occurred, especially in practice. I would be slightly more forgivable in a tournament, but still should never have happened. BJJ is very technical, which I find awesome. Going to train right after a whole day of programming at work is a seamless transition. The mode your brain already is in lends itself to the jiu-jitsu ideas of thinking multiple moves ahead, and applying logic and technique to your art. Being stronger than the other guy helps too ;-)

by huherto 16y ago

anathem 16y ago

Whoever applied the crank on you, wasn't being careful (especially if it was someone more experienced or higher belt) - you can always stop short of finishing the move against someone and wait for them to tap.

bdickason 16y ago

That's really horrible :( It sucks to train with someone who is also a beginner as chances for getting hurt are much higher! I was rolling with a guy who was also new (and twice my size) who loved to lean on me when in my guard. We weren't going that hard but I started to notice a pain in my side and assumed it was a cramp. Turned out to be a fractured rib :( To answer the OP's question, I take a mixed martial arts class that combines muay thai/kickboxing with bjj and has a cardio class as well. It's very well rounded, and our instructors compete in some of the smaller MMA leagues like Bellator. Overall, it's a great experience and amazing workout when you combine kickboxing and mid to high level bjj. Just note that early BJJ (your first 6 months or so) will not work you too hard until you can start to free grapple.

ecaroth 16y ago

Agreed about the neck cranker... he should have known to stop well before injury occurred, especially in practice. I would be slightly more forgivable in a tournament, but still should never have happened. BJJ is very technical, which I find awesome. Going to train right after a whole day of programming at work is a seamless transition. The mode your brain already is in lends itself to the jiu-jitsu ideas of thinking multiple moves ahead, and applying logic and technique to your art. Being stronger than the other guy helps too ;-)