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## Background: Brazilian jiu-jitsu (bjj) is a grappling-based martial art that can lead to injuries both in training and in competition. there is a paucity of data regarding injuries sustained while training in bjj, in both competitive and noncompetitive jiu-jitsu athletes. ## Hypothesis: We hypothesize that most bjj practitioners sustain injuries to various body locations while in training and in competition. our primary objective was to describe injuries sustained while training for bjj, both in practice and in competition. our secondary objectives were to classify injury type and to explore participant and injury characteristics associated with wanting to quit jiu-jitsu after injury. ## Study design: Descriptive epidemiology study. ## Methods: We conducted a survey of all bjj participants at a single club in hamilton, ontario, canada. we developed a questionnaire including questions on demographics, injuries in competition and/or training, treatment received, and whether the participant considered discontinuing bjj after injury. ## Results: A total of 70 bjj athletes participated in this study (response rate, 85%). ninety-one percent of participants were injured in training and

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Author

Brad A. Petrisor; Gina Del Fabbro; Kim Madden; Moin Khan; Jeff Joslin; Mohit Bhandari

Publisher

SAGE Publications

Published

2019

Language

EN

Field

Medicine (Health Sciences)