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Nice, did it go clear through?
Split all the way around the lip to the inside. Five stitches.
I don't know if a mouthguard would have stopped it actually, but I won't roll without one again.
I don't allow anyone to roll without one. Its not teeth and lips im worried about its the concussions.
Yeah man, I have a killer headache. Never again.
Rule in our dojo is no mouthguard no rolling. The instructor is super strict about it no exceptions.
They advise guys wear a cup, but nothing is mandatory.
who, the guy running your living room? ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by VictorV
I won't wear a cup. I had bruised ribs for 4 weeks after repping with a guy who used a cup at the detroit seminar. I wouldn't do that to another person.
I don't require cups. Some of the tourneys won't allow them anyways. Mouthguards are mandatory.
Getting hit in the nuts sucks, but spending a small fortune at the dentist is worse.
The concussion chances are pretty high as well.
Half the dudes in the Peterborough moon roll without mouthguards. Like I said, I never do. Tonight was a first and last.
Wow.. that got to hurt brother. It hurts me just looking at it. And yall know my feeling on cups. Just about a couple of months ago, the coaches here implement that mouth guard rule also. No mouthguard, no rolling.
I will not even do tech without one. I had my dentist make me two, The first one was free and the second one he only charged me 25 bucks ( even though there is about 50 bucks in cost to each one). I was so happy with the fit and asked them about making them for our youth program. He offered to make one for each of our youth for FREE. I ended up getting 15 of our youth free custom fit mouth guards. Its worth talking to your dentist about it...a lot of people dont realize they may make them free for patients.
I rarely roll with a mouthguard, I don't wanna end up like Quatoof :)
yes I always roll without any mouthguard, cup or ear protection. Might actually start wearing a mouthguard though. :)
Interesting. Def gonna check with my dentist.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rachael Kaulig
Same for us, soon as we step on the mats we have our mouth guards. I've spent prolly a good 15K on Tyler's teeth in the form of braces and shit. Way too much money to not take care of them in addition to the safety aspect. Concussions suck ass lol:cool:Quote:
Originally Posted by Rachael Kaulig
Yeah I wear MatMan head gear too.
Only mouthguard I can roll in is the Cliff Keen Protech Dent:
Made with the wrestler in mind, the Protech Dent™ Mouth Guard allows you to breathe, talk, and drink while keeping your teeth protected. Adult size.
Adult size recommended for ages 11 and up
When being used with braces mouthguard must be fit by dentist or orthodontist
Ultra thin for unbeatable comfort
Easy to breathe, drink and talk
30% better protection than a traditional mouth guard
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I'll have to check that out.
I'm with GTC up the street now.Quote:
Originally Posted by Chris Herzog
I wouldn't use it for striking, but definitely great for rolling. I could never roll with a regular mouthguard before and now I don't go without this one.Quote:
Originally Posted by VictorV
How much?
I got a two pack over a year ago from Scoreboard Wrestling for $35, but looks like they don't carry it anymore. It also looks like it's been re-branded as the SISU mouthguard: http://www.sisuguard.com/ and goes for $25 or $35 depending on model.
nice
I have had many custom guards and rarely roll without one. For $100 these days you can get an awesome one and a custom is the only way to go . Cauliflower protects my ears and I have two kids already so no cup necessary :)
Enjoy the next time you have to sneeze.:)Quote:
Originally Posted by Kurzy
WTF my lips get battered up even with a mouth guard. Forgot it twice and I was bleeding twice.
Can't wear cups cause my balls are too big and the XL ones are made for giant guys so they press on my thighs. I do need to figure this out though cause I'm terrified when doing stand up.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mtweTbFt6wYQuote:
Originally Posted by Eddie Bravo
Yeah same here but after clanking my teeth together I think its time to start wearing a mouth guard.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sam Sales
My cup is like green lanterns ring, the source of my power. I have custom made mouth guards from the dentist and I try not to roll without it.
I have no idea how you guys could get away with not wearing mouthguards. Are we doing the same sport here? You dont catch accidental blows to the face? You dont get cross faced? You never eat mat in a scramble? You dont grind your lips on your teeth attempting to pop out of chokes? I accidentally kneed my coach in the jaw, hard, a few months ago. I have a bruise on my cheek from last night.
I know brent, hell probably all of you are better than me and win at tourneys. Why the hell am i training like this? if i can win without a thousand little injuries along the way I guess i'd prefer it. Now that im thinking about it, I only see guys really bring it hard like wrestlers in not even 1/4 videos i've seen. Normally its all slow and technical.
suppose i'll just be doing whatever my coach wants but im really curious about this.
I don't let people touch my head. It's how I avoid cauliflower ear too. That said i do still wear a mouth guard to avoid those random elbows.Quote:
Originally Posted by Aaron Gustaveson
are you fucking with me?Quote:
Originally Posted by Cody Kietzman
We only roll for an hour. Most of it is spent standing around while they show us the moves. Worse thing that has happened to me so far: Open hand slap to the top of the head. It was a headlock defense and my partner had much longer arms. Even blocking it, I still took the shot.
Actually, past white belt: your cross faces control well but don't "grind", accidental elbow extremely rare, most chokes are clean or pressure won't get applied, your rolls will be more fluid and smooth, your training partners will be smoother and more advanced.Quote:
Originally Posted by Aaron Gustaveson
"Roll harder Peterborough."
Roll softer bro, you will advance faster, trust me.
....and wear a mouthpiece and cup! Good ones too, Dentist made mouthpiece and a diamond MMA cup..
I can name a handful of people at the school that can effectively control my head long enough to be uncomfortable, for the most part I avoid having my head controlled at all costs, its bad for you...Quote:
Originally Posted by Aaron Gustaveson
i guess i believe you as far as your technique will improve but ill get taped every single time unless other people roll softer? When someone is aggressively pursuing dominate positions and going as hard and fast as they can in scrambles I cant really handle it without picking it up myself, unless they are new or a lot lighter than me.Quote:
Originally Posted by ScottRay
guess i shouldn't be telling anyone how to roll.