As martial artists it’s important to remember that the things we do on the mat daily can be hard on our bodies. In order to insure longevity for ourselves to continue doing what we love, we have to remember to take time to rest! Stretching is a habit that would be beneficial for you to create. If you haven’t already, do a little research on some basic stretches and you will see a significant change in your training. PVC pipes/rollers can be your best friends! If you can’t find someone to get those knots out of you, a roller may be worth investing. When all else fails, RICE!
R-Rest; Take a break from training.
I-Ice; Put an ice pack on the injury.
C-Compress; Wrap the injury but not when you sleep!
E-Elevate; If possible, elevate the injury.
Regardless of whether you’re practicing Krav Maga , MMA / Jiu-Jitsu , Kali or Muay Thai Kickboxing , these are basic methods that will help you avoid injury on your life long journey through martial arts. Bring balance to your martial arts and you will be able to maximize what you get out of your lesson!
