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There was a moment during training last night where I said 'Ok Enough...time out'. And I did not mean just from the roll...I meant - I need a complete rest. Physically and probably mentally too. It starts with warm up's. I cannot do hindu pushups, hip escapes, front rolls. Every fight is the same..playing guard - protecting my shoulder...not able to explode. It really sucks - So that's it. For the next few weeks I am forcing myself to not train jiu jitsu (physically). This week I was kidding myself saying things were getting better. I had even been lifting weights again. But this voice is always inside me telling me '...this could get worse if you keep pushing it'. My original idea was to 'rip n rebuild' (my muscles) and make them stronger. But last night on the mat I admitted to myself - it's getting worse and not better. So I am going to listen to my body and take a complete break. I have been doing my own research and getting input from friends on rehab technique and things I can do to exercise the shoulder. But really I think what is needed is rest. It's not like my arm is in a sling hanging off...it's not even *that* bad. However - to not have full range of motion and pains in my places when moving around - it is enough to be a hindrance. And if you combine this feeling - and add how my current mind frame is - it's actually being counter productive. I am not training and progressing. I am training and getting more injured. After having a word with my Professor - even he is noticing my lack of flow on the mat. He wants to see this from his students. The Gentle Art...the flow. I will only be able to flow - when my body and mind allows me to do so. And that can only happen when I am fully healthy. Maybe I jinxed myself when I wrote this article a few weeks ago. I have also been watching the Ultimate Fighter Season 11 and most of the cast are out with injuries. Here I am crying about a sore shoulder and there is 1 guy, Nick Ring, needing his 3rd ACL surgery. It always makes me value my body more and give thanks for being healthy. We should not take out bodies for granted because it doesn't matter what your mind wants to do if you physically are not able to pull it off. With the team is training for The World Championships and the Kombat Classic it is a good time to duck out as I cannot attend either event. The next plan is to speak with a physio therapist, continue the anti inflammatory's, start yoga, swimming and other activities that will improve my flow, keep eating right and taking the right supplements and get my shoulder back to full range of motion. Hopefully in time for the Tournament in June! Related Story: The Jiu Jitsu Sandwich: The Dilemna Between the Desire to Train and Injury Recovery. "...Know when to quit and heal up" If you have a story about training injured or can shed some light on the subject with your own experiences - please leave a comment and share with other players... |
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