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The thing about many combat sports is not the short term injuries, but the long term CTE risk. Especially with the rise of meteoric rise of MMA, I think the com
by showerst 2y ago
The thing about many combat sports is not the short term injuries, but the long term CTE risk. Especially with the rise of meteoric rise of MMA, I think the community is going to have to take a hard look at blows to the head and choke-outs once there's been a few decades of data.
- matwood 2y agoSome research has shown that slight choking like that in BJJ could be beneficial. Anyone who is going out a lot is not training properly. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/353673489_Elevated_cerebral_perfusion_and_preserved_cognition_in_elite_Brazilian_Jiu-Jitsu_athletes_Evidence_for_neuroprotection#:~:text=In%20conclusion%2C%20the%20sustained%20elevation,specific%20high%2Dintensity%20interval%20training https://www.researchgate.net/publication/353673489_Elevated_....