knee replacement and bjj

**catalyst** · Posted On: 10/02/2008 4:50pm

hey
i had total knee replacement about a year and a half ago
i am a okinawan karate guy, and would like to learn some basic bjj to round out my game...my ortho is kinda vague on limitations
i've got access to a reputable school, and they say they can train around my situation, but still i worry about an accidental twist
any input from bjj practioners would be appreciated

**TheRuss** · Posted On: 10/02/2008 5:03pm

I'm no doctor, but if your knee's holding up well in general, I think that if you stay sharp and think ahead, you should be able to participate in BJJ training.

Specifically, things like this:
-Inform your teacher and training partners of your injury and concerns
-Make note of the styles of your fellow students and refuse to roll with anyone who you don't trust
-Tap early, tap often, and tap forcefully - it's not a tournament

**Kentucky Fried Chokin** · Posted On: 10/02/2008 5:14pm

You won't be doing any knee attacks for a while (at least blue), so don't worry about people wrenching on it.

**catalyst** · Posted On: 10/02/2008 5:47pm

wow, didn't know that raz....so just the rolling should be ok, huh

**Kentucky Fried Chokin** · Posted On: 10/02/2008 5:50pm

I'd think if you can do karate, you should be able to roll. Can the knee bear your weight or the weight of someone on top of you? I have an injured knee right now and I rolled (albeight lightly) this morning.

**catalyst** · Posted On: 10/02/2008 5:50pm

thanx for input from theruss and razamataz, makes me think i can do it!!

**catalyst** · Posted On: 10/02/2008 5:53pm

never really tested the weught on top of me, but as for my own weight, hell yeah, and my surgeon says that i have achieved quote, outstanding extension and flexion