yesterday was the 1st time we sparred in judo class (we were doing floor stuff, not throwing) and in one match, the opponent was choking me pretty good so i tried to get out for a while but eventually tapped out when i had about no air left. my throat/trachea was hurting later in the day but today its ok. should i give up earlier, will i get used to it, or is this normal in judo? the same thing happened the one day i went to jujitsu club and sparred there
2007-10-30 09:11:49 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Martial Arts
It is normal if the choke was across your throat. As the trachea is nothing but soft muscles.
And perhaps you waited too long indeed.
However, in future, try to tuck in your chin, so that the choke will not be directly crushing your trachea or windpipe. If he already caught you with the choke, use the hand that he can't see to pull his choking forearm/hand loose. Then immediately tuck in your chin to protect your throat and work your escape.
The easiest way would be to create enough space between your back and his chest, so you can turn into him. If successful, you might be in his guard or be mounted. But it is much better to have him riding your back.
Have fun rolling!
2007-10-31 06:16:01 · answer #1 · answered by Straight Lead 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can bruise your throat and larynx just like any other part of your body and that sounds like what you did. It can be a little more serious though because of the site and its functions than other parts of your body. Besides your airway it also has your vocal cords, voice box, and allows you to swallow so that you can take in food and drink. I would consider tapping out a little sooner so that none of these develop any problems.
2007-10-30 16:23:52 · answer #2 · answered by samuraiwarrior_98 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fairly normal... Happens to me..... Not as much as it used to, though....
I'm a fighter, so I try to hang in there as long as I can...... I wouldn't recommend fighting it all the time though. When you feel that he's got the choke, tap out. You can do damage to your neck/throat. I've gotten bruised up pretty good.
2007-10-30 09:17:10 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Once you realize that you are in a hold from which escape is unlikely, TAP THE HELL OUT! You will end up with separations, dislocations, breaks, strains and other injuries, as well as reoccurring bouts of unconsciousness, if you don't learn what holds/locks can't be escaped, once they are sunk in. There is no disgrace in admitting that your opponent "got you," and tapping out.
2007-10-30 09:16:12 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I don't know why this thread attracted so many weird answers but yes its normal.
Happens to me at wrestling when I get cross-faced the wrong way. Although you shouldn't let it happen too often, when your neck heals it will be stronger and less prone to being sore.
2007-10-30 14:55:15 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
look numb-nuts
number 1 - it's called randori not sparring in judo
number 2 - it's called nei waza or mat work not 'floor stuff'
number 3 - a proper judo choke cuts off the blood supply to the brain (via constriction of the carotid artery) , it's not supposed to be a trachea choke.
number 4 - find a proper teacher/dojo or take up knitting before you hurt yourself
2007-10-30 09:24:12 · answer #6 · answered by ahh choo 3 · 0⤊ 6⤋
the throat was not meant to be squeezed. this will cause pain in anyone. if they are doing this to hard you could end up seriously hurt, please ask your doctor about this.
2007-10-30 09:16:39 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well you learned something yesterday - tap out a little sooner and save the wear and tear on your throat - DUH...
2007-10-31 11:02:06 · answer #8 · answered by J7 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you are not drinking enough water
2007-10-30 09:14:00 · answer #9 · answered by rich2481 7 · 0⤊ 4⤋