My worst injury isn’t that bad really. Two broken bones in the same hand from the first time I ever got thrown with a lateral drop. But that was 10 years ago and it doesn’t really affect me much. Currently I am mostly dealing with a “sports hernia”. Over the years all of the above have been an issue at one point or another. I deal with it with a daily mobility routine that involves a lot of rolling around on the floor and rocking back and forth on all fours. I also do some full body strength training 3 days a week keeping an eye on getting a lot of walking in.

@James Driskill Thank you James.

This was brilliant. This is what I strive for in my jiujitsu. I even use the same concepts to teach exercise.

@John Lang I hope you enjoy it.

I’m a 47 year old purple belt who spent 12 years as a white belt and 8 as a blue. I feel like the description given for Brown. That being said I dread the day I get my Brown which I feel isn’t far off since I can train a lot more consistently now than I did in my younger years but I feel my actual ability to do things is declining 😂

@James Driskill My ego wants to say no, but the truth is in some parts yes. Injuries are just more common now. For example I’m dealing with a “sports hernia” for the fist time ever. My knowledge is certainly at its peak, but my ability to certainly skills is not what it used to be. For example Morote Gari and SeoiNage where my go too 20 years ago in Judo. Now my stand up is al maintaining base looking for an opportunistic sweep or snap down. It’s not a good or bad thing, just different.

Kinda random thought here? A full guard can be considered double underhooks. When sweeping you often use your legs to jack up the shoulder and tilt the head just like you would on a hip throw. On a separate topic, what is your favorite way to grip fight into an underhook when standing with a skilled opponent with a gi on?