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Hi all,

I've been training for the past few years in Jiu Jitsu and MMA and absolutely love it...... until.....I just gained too much weight started getting issues with my knees and the old ticker ( heart didnt like training that hard ).

I since had to stop and hate not training.

I am currently looking into early release of super to pay for my OP, otherwise its the 12 month wait till PHI kicks in.

Just wondering if there is any sleevers who train MMA or Jits, and wondering how itd go with the contact etc.

Also on the old bucket list is Triathlon. Ive got big plans after my sleeve OP.

Scotty

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Although not exactly the same, I went to a title boxing club last week for a free class to see if I like it. I loved it. It was the hardest workout ever. It's an hour of non stop high intensity. I was sore for 4 days. I can't wait to get the money to start the membership. Good luck with what you are wanting to do.

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back from the dead.. i too have wondered this. i've been training for a little more than 2 years now, and the plan is to pour myself into it like never before to help with the mental part of the surgery (should i choose to do it.. jury's still out). i spoke with my doctor at the seminar briefly and he said 4-6wks later i would be able to get back on the mat. i will cover it with him in more detail this thursday when i see him for my first visit. i'll probably stay away from takedowns and knee on belly for a while after the initial 4-6wk period just to make sure things are 100% :)

good luck! maybe we'll meet on the mat one day in some other class besides pesadissimo :)

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so i saw the doc, he confirmed that jits, judo, really anything was acceptable 4-6wks post surgery. now i'm really looking forward to hitting my goal weight and competing with the little guys :)

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Dust,

How have you made out with returning to Bjj? I'm in the process of setting up the surgery and I'm only concerned with returning to Bjj.

Any information is helpful.

Thanks!

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i have really done well with it! once i got back on the mat i was a little slow due to my laying around for a few weeks, but other than that i have had absolutely zero complications.

as a matter of fact, my game has gotten much better - i'm lighter, more flexible, and stronger. after about a month of light training i had worked my way back up to training 4-5x/week, and i have continued to do so since march or so.

definitely don't worry about the BJJ - you will be able to get back to it. just make sure to take enough time off to heal and you'll be good.

Dust,

How have you made out with returning to Bjj? I'm in the process of setting up the surgery and I'm only concerned with returning to Bjj.

Any information is helpful.

Thanks!


Dust,

How have you made out with returning to Bjj? I'm in the process of setting up the surgery and I'm only concerned with returning to Bjj.

Any information is helpful.

Thanks!

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Thanks Dust. That makes me feel much better. I will take the time off and get back when I'm ready.

I'll keep you updated.

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