Ear Guards

[Rachael Kaulig]

yay or nay??

Appearently my left ear is a target for getting the shit kicked out of it during rolling. It puffed up a few months ago, stayed that way for a couple weeks, then gradually got back to almost normal. A couple weeks ago during a tourney I must have gotten popped in it again because it puffed back up and hurts like a bitch. My ear is still puffy, swollen, purple and super tender to the touch. I rolled last night and this morning my ear is on fucking fire, and frankly it doesn't look very lady-like.

So... Am i a douche to buy ear guards and wear them during class until atleast this round of nasty ear heals??

[Chad Hawkins]

I recommend getting a tiny needle and having it drained out.... personally I hate ear guards cause its annoying when passing and such... I just have someone drain my ear out every few months and it doesnt do to bad, just make sure after you drain you ice for 15 min.

[brianspinaltap]

Buy ear guards. Think of the children.

[Brett Sbardella]

Cauliflower ear is a badge of honor my friend

[Slick Rick]

If you can afford wearing the badge of honor, wear it proudly.

But if ear guards are necessary to blend into the masses, then yes, go for it!
I recommend Brute Quad III. They are a durable earguard that don't protrude, making you look like you're wearing a spaceship helmet. Ever roll with someone that was trying to protect their ears, but their earguards were so massive and made of hard plastic that it hurt just to clinch with 'em?

The Brutes are probably only a half inch thick and are cushioned and coverered in a very soft plastic coating.
You're actually playing nice-nice on your ear, and your opponents face.

Check em out at their website:
http://www.brute.com/product.asp?item=2918

One last thing, don't wear earguards in a tourney. People will go for guillotines like their life depended on it.

[Rachael Kaulig]

Buy ear guards. Think of the children.

lol!

[Daniel Valdez]

I vote ear guards.

[Rachael Kaulig]

If you can afford wearing the badge of honor, wear it proudly.

But if ear guards are necessary to blend into the masses, then yes, go for it!
I recommend Brute Quad III. They are a durable earguard that don't protrude, making you look like you're wearing a spaceship helmet. Ever roll with someone that was trying to protect their ears, but their earguards were so massive and made of hard plastic that it hurt just to clinch with 'em?

The Brutes are probably only a half inch thick and are cushioned and coverered in a very soft plastic coating.
You're actually playing nice-nice on your ear, and your opponents face.

Check em out at their website:
http://www.brute.com/product.asp?item=2918

One last thing, don't wear earguards in a tourney. People will go for guillotines like their life depended on it.

Personally I think I will hate wearing them but I'd like to be atleast somewhat preventitive. And I don't think I'd wear them for long term--just when I feel my ear is starting to get beat up (and it's only the one side). It's not just the aesthetics of it, it fucking hurts!!
I will give it a few weeks and see if my ear gets better, and if not, i will re-group and figure it out. Maybe I will just duct tape my ear down.

[Rachael Kaulig]

I vote ear guards.

Sarcasm?? <<<--------- I think you would love another reason to point and laugh at me.

[Brandon Woolsey]

If you do this make sure everything is sterile, it will give instant relief from the pressure. Also after its drained(however many times as it takes)put a clip of some sort and ice it