BJJ Knee Injuries... Returning to BJJ after surgery (ACL reconstruction)

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BJJ knee injuries are like purple belts who skip warm ups - they're extremely common.
Jess is an Australian blue belt. She's also a mother of two and full time police officer. She ruptured her ACL back in 2021 and had the surgery that same year. Having been through the same thing myself about a year earlier, I had some knowledge to share with Jess.
Returning to BJJ after a knee injury is tough.
It's a whole journey that many BJJ players will go through. Returning after surgery is another journey in itself and one that's often not spoken about. I hope this chat with Jess can shine some light on the journey for you.
In this chat we talk about:
- The mental effect of returning to BJJ after being injured
- How strength and mobility only form part of the recovery equation
- The thing no one tells you about: rebuilding coordination
- How to adapt your BJJ style to suit a knee that doesn't work so well
If you're dealing with a knee injury yourself, or have had surgery, I hope you get a lot out of this chat. I guess the one good thing is - you're not alone : )
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@wherrera 2 жыл бұрын

Nice chat! I'm 2 weeks post-op from ACL recon & meniscus repair. 45 yr old purple belt. Was out 3+ months prior from ilingual hernia tear & surgery before rolling into the ACL so the mental hit of not training for at least a year has been brutal. I'm still in denial, focusing on my physio and home workout plan for week 3 when I found your video. We are not alone... 🤙🏽

@bulletproofforbjj 2 жыл бұрын

Injuries can be a real hurdle huh! Thanks for sharing. Sounds like an unideal run for you. But this road is long, so there's no rush. We are certainly not alone : )

@mikekane1523 5 ай бұрын

I am 2 weeks post patallar avulsion and in the brace. Im 52 and hoping I can drill again with in a year. Im hoping to start pt on 3/28/24. Thank you for this conversation. Did it Skiing love both hobbies.

@MichaelJones-ub4oh Жыл бұрын

I am 3 weeks post ACL reco & tendonesis. In addition, I had another surgery (one week ago) due to a blood clot causing an opening surgical wound and risk of infection. THIS CONVO WAS VERY INSIGHTFUL AND HELPFUL. THANK YOU BOTH.

@MichaelJones-ub4oh Жыл бұрын

I’m a blue belt in Sydney NSW and more than happy to connect should anyone like to talk shop on knees 😊

@bulletproofforbjj Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome Michael! You’re in the thick of it all right now. In 9 weeks you’ll feel like a different human. Rest well

@PeartSkirtAndSpunky 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video! 5 months post op. Been going to class to watch during recovery. BJJ white belt. Been focused on strength and conditioning. Lately been thinking about doing light training 1 day a week. While I wait for the 9 month mark. Still drop in to watch 2 days. This video helps and gives me things to consider. Thank you!

@PeartSkirtAndSpunky 2 жыл бұрын

Hamstring as well- the extension is the hardest part!

@bulletproofforbjj 2 жыл бұрын

You're so welcome! I know how tough the rehab journey can. Thats great to hear you still go to class to watch too : )

@brandonnahulu5732 Жыл бұрын

Enjoyed listening to this video! I am about 1 month and a week post op and have been getting some serious fomo with missing training. I have trained for 12yrs now (BJJ Brown Belt). Tore my ACL and partial tear to the meniscus playing basketball. Just been focusing on physio and doing lots of swimming. Thank you for this video!

@bulletproofforbjj Жыл бұрын

all the best with your recovery my friend! i remember being one month post and it was a wild ride. 3 months felt like a different knee altogether. oss

@bugzgutz Жыл бұрын

Thanks really appreciate that. Realising that we all have a common shared journey like pain, eagerness, treatment teams who potentially don’t fully appreciate BBJ movement. The comparing game etc 👊🏼

@bulletproofforbjj Жыл бұрын

glad you got something from this one.

@zackboring3314 Жыл бұрын

I only trained for 3 months and BAM!!!!!! ACL, MCL, and MANISCAS TAIR.

@bulletproofforbjj Жыл бұрын

oh snap! hope the rehab has been solid for you

@asdfghjkldfghjhgcgyuigfyui9792 Жыл бұрын

I blew my knee within the first 1.5 year. several other injuries but the knee injury was the worse. 3 years later I blew my neck and my other knee. ask yourself why you do this cause these inuries can last the rest of your life

@treytreyjones6279 Жыл бұрын

I’ve been thinkin/WANTING to train BJJ so bad ever since I had both of my knees reconstructed.. right knee in 2019 meniscus and acl reconstruction and 2021 I had my left knee acl fixed after being tore for 14 years.. any advice besides what’s in this video? Thanks for the video btw.. I think I’m goin to give it a try. I believe my want to will outweigh my fear of my knees being hurt but it’s always in the back of my mind..

@bulletproofforbjj Жыл бұрын

hey trey trey, I feel your pain. The best advice I can give is to get your strength and flexibility into the greatest shape you can before jumping back on the mats. You will never rule out injury, but doing everything you can in the gym first is the greatest measure you can take to reduce the chances.

@GrubKiller1177 Жыл бұрын

Bro I’m just telling u know do boxing or Muaythai. Bjj religious won’t admit how dangerous their sport is in terms of Injuries. It’s not if you’ll get hurt it’s when. You already got a injury with ur knees save urself the trouble bjj will ruin ur knees again

@jayjay80850 Жыл бұрын

What type of grafts did u guys have?

@bulletproofforbjj Жыл бұрын

I had a hamstring graft.

@jayjay80850 Жыл бұрын

@@bulletproofforbjj particular reason why u chose one over another. My dr first recommended cadaver allograph.. Thx

@asdfghjkldfghjhgcgyuigfyui9792 Жыл бұрын

I dont know what to do other than bjj. I blew out my meniscus in both knees and damaged my jaw tendon what hobbies should I consider

@bulletproofforbjj Жыл бұрын

That sounds like a tough situation. Bouldering or Rock climbing might be an option?

@asdfghjkldfghjhgcgyuigfyui9792 Жыл бұрын

@onewithnature8435 Nah I quit. have done this for 3 years and got a neck injury 1 week ago. Im going back to natural bodybuilding a cut, bruise, broken bone is better than join and tendon injuries that can affect you for life. this shtt isnt worth it. but I respect mma and all athletes in this sport. I will miss it

@asdfghjkldfghjhgcgyuigfyui9792 Жыл бұрын

@@bulletproofforbjj I used to rock climb might try again

@asdfghjkldfghjhgcgyuigfyui9792 Жыл бұрын

@onewithnature8435 nah Im done with this shtt. Im healing from a neck injury and my knee injury stopped healing at 80% so it may be chronic. neck is in constant pain and I have stabbing pains when I try to lay down but I hope it will dwindle as time goes by. BJJ/wrestling is fun but you have to ask yourself if long term pain is worth the 10-20 minutes of fun a few times a week

@GrubKiller1177 2 жыл бұрын

Why would anyone put themselves through a sport like this were knee injuries are so common it’s not worth ruining ur life

@bulletproofforbjj 2 жыл бұрын

i'd be lying if i didn't ask myself this same question sometimes! however injuries are a part of every sport, not just BJJ.

@Shri100percent 2 жыл бұрын

id like to think its because we need to know how to defend ourselves. its rough out there.

@jnd2415 Жыл бұрын

Ego. Plain and simple.

@GrubKiller1177 Жыл бұрын

@@Shri100percent I did boxing for 5 years and am now looking to starting Muaythai. All those years no major injuries. I did bjj for a few months popped toe because a white belt fell on my foot. Busted lips and dislocated my knee in no gi by a purple belt after a white belt injured me. Rolled with a purple belt thinking yeah I’m going to get smoked but I’ll be safe because They know what their doing but nvm that took me off the mats for 6 months . Grappling is more dangerous then striking sports more risk. At least for me

@Shri100percent Жыл бұрын

@@GrubKiller1177 honestly I agree. I did striking arts since I was 4. Did bjj for 8 months tore my acl needed major surgery