i have a knee injury can i still do judo?

Answer 1

I answer this question being in judo for almost a decade with a resounding - probably not. I have seen many judoka go years with all sorts of knee problems (mainly from dropping for a seo or similar throw) into their 30s-40s only to find out that they cannot compete or train at a level near what they used to.

The problem is that the knee actually feels fine - until a tiatoshi or a reap lands just right and the knee is gone.

Mid to high level judo is very hard on the knees and wearing knee pads is crucial when you get to be in the 30s.

We had an old school black belt who was state - regional level come back and start training. He left because his knee kept giving out on him but he said he was ready to come back. For several months he was fine. Then one day during a warm up - he just fell wrong and bang - instant scream.

I felt really bad for him as his skill was good to have but after that he was so afraid of hurting his knee again that he just wasn't the same player. At some point you have to decide if you really want to deal with the pain. If you think judo is worth it - by all means give it a go.

Before you do - think of all the techniques that revolve around drops, props, sacrifices, reaps, sweeps, and of course newaza. Alot can go wrong. I with you luck - you are going to need it.

I just turned 30 and have gone through BJJ, judo, and MMA. At this point in my life I can no longer do a tricep pulldown with my right arm > 5lbs. My elbow is shot and requires surgery. My knees actually aren't that bad yet but I feel that my body isn't healing like it used to. My level of play is as good as its ever been but I just can't keep up physically with the level of training required to be competitive.

Getting old stinks.

Answer 2

I once threw a guy and had my leg locked rather than bent slightly. It caused a ligament strain and it hurt for weeks afterwards. If it hurts too much to do Judo, take some time off, but don't immobilize it for too long or it may heal incorrectly. After a few days, start moving it through the complete range and do the equivalent of physical therapy to stretch (gently of course) the ligaments so that they don't heal too short.

Answer 3

Depends on the type of knee injury. Is it something that can be repaired with surgery or physical therapy?

Answer 4

Let it heal man. I had a shoulder injury and tried to wrestle and it still hurts a year later.

Answer 5

i would say "no", judo requires leg force.

Answer 6

Just don't tell your oponent.