Just got my foot popped in sparring today. Can barely walk.

Sorry to hear that bro. I hate when shit like that happens. I live in a very small community and had to travel 3 hours to train. It took me 4 years to get my blue and after that I decided to start a club near my home. I dealt with guys coming in all the time who, for some reason, when they stepped on my puzzle mats they thought they were stepping into the main event of the UFC. I have to say that for you Louis to roll with everyone who walks through your door is truly respectable, and sucks that you may have to reconsider this policy. I want to know, how did this dude act after the incident?

To his credit, he was VERY apologetic after this happened. He heard the pop and let go. I said, "did you hear that?". He nodded. I got a burning sensation in my foot soon afterwards. I was pretty calm about it, but on the inside I was like "DAMN, I can't believe this just happened". He actually bowed his head towards me. He seemed genuinely sorry. But, when you go for foot attacks and crank 100%, shit like that is going to happen. I've decided that, after I get better, I will still roll with everyone who walks in the door. However, I will issue a warning about leg attacks beforehand.

Damn louis, sorry to hear that bro, take it easy and maybe even visit the doctor and make sure that theres no serious damage. I'm like you and roll very relaxed with my students as our job is to teach and make them better. I get caught sometimes being to relaxed and have to remind myself that some guys need to be handled a little stiffer. Sounds like this guy is a real douche, hope you get better soon.

heal quick! a break is better than having a vicious sprain though... that is why we rep leg and ankle locks, but we only allow straight ankle locks while we roll.... all others are only done while under supervision... i've seen way too many knees and ankles blown. take care

At least it wasn't a neck crank.

A cranked neck sucks. The problem with a blown ankle is that I have to put pressure on it to get around. And on top of that, the limping aggravates my lower back. Sounds pretty depressing. I need to focus on the healing process. :)

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Originally Posted by Louis Ho

To his credit, he was VERY apologetic after this happened. He heard the pop and let go. I said, "did you hear that?". He nodded. I got a burning sensation in my foot soon afterwards. I was pretty calm about it, but on the inside I was like "DAMN, I can't believe this just happened". He actually bowed his head towards me. He seemed genuinely sorry. But, when you go for foot attacks and crank 100%, shit like that is going to happen. I've decided that, after I get better, I will still roll with everyone who walks in the door. However, I will issue a warning about leg attacks beforehand.

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Sounds like he had his competition hat on, yanking everything at mach 5. Even if people get stubborn and don't tap the worst they get from me is a bizarre look of disbelief and a sprained limb. That breaking point is very tangible on most submissions, especially the toe hold. When you hit that dense wall of pressure, made up of tendons, tissue, and bone, it's time to ease up and wait for the tap.

I sympathize with my boy Louis and I hope you heal up quick, being a coach thats injured sucks.

However the talk about leglocks being "more dangerous" is getting outta hand. "Ignorance" about leg locks (how to properly apply them and defend them) is what makes them dangerous. I find the people that generally get hurt from leg locks are those that have excuses for why they should be illegal, outlawed, reserved for high ranks (another problem in itself), prior to the injuries themselves, because they rather make excuses then put their asses to work and learn something new and put the reps in to get better. It along the same lines as people resisting the Rubber Guard (its doesn't work, you'll blow out your knees, etc.). The people that can't get it to work or hurt themselves get injured because they don't know wtf they're doing and don't give the techniques the respect, attention and time in they deserve and can't shed their ego long enough to go train with someone that can learn from.

Sounds like ice is gonna be your bff for awhile. I don't really get why its the leglocks people go balls out for. were you just making him look like a fool before that?

No, this guy was pretty good. He was basically a very strong wrestler with years of Jiu Jitsu. He went too hard, I didn't have enough time to tap.