Skin Health

Herpes gladiatorum: a grappler showering thoroughly after a session

Herpes Gladiatorum (Mat Herpes): What Athletes ...

An educational overview of herpes gladiatorum in combat sports, why diagnosis belongs with a clinician, and how layups protect training partners. Not medical advice.

Herpes Gladiatorum (Mat Herpes): What Athletes ...

An educational overview of herpes gladiatorum in combat sports, why diagnosis belongs with a clinician, and how layups protect training partners. Not medical advice.

IBJJF skin check: a competitor presenting a clean forearm mat-side at a tournament

Pre-Competition Skin Checks and IBJJF Skin Rules

How competition skin checks work, what officials look for, and how to prepare responsibly. Educational overview, not medical advice.

Pre-Competition Skin Checks and IBJJF Skin Rules

How competition skin checks work, what officials look for, and how to prepare responsibly. Educational overview, not medical advice.

When to stay off the mats: a packed gym bag resting by the door

When to Stay Off the Mats with a Skin Issue

A responsible guide to when a skin problem means sitting out, protecting partners, and getting a clinician's clearance. Not medical advice.

When to Stay Off the Mats with a Skin Issue

A responsible guide to when a skin problem means sitting out, protecting partners, and getting a clinician's clearance. Not medical advice.

Hand and nail hygiene for grapplers: trimmed nails and clean hands

Hand and Nail Hygiene for Grapplers

Why short, clean nails protect you and your partners, plus a simple hand-hygiene routine for training. Educational, not medical advice.

Hand and Nail Hygiene for Grapplers

Why short, clean nails protect you and your partners, plus a simple hand-hygiene routine for training. Educational, not medical advice.

The post-training shower routine: natural soap and a finishing mist

The Post-Training Shower Routine for Grapplers

A practical, no-nonsense shower-and-dry routine for after training, built around general hygiene best practice. Educational, not medical advice.

The Post-Training Shower Routine for Grapplers

A practical, no-nonsense shower-and-dry routine for after training, built around general hygiene best practice. Educational, not medical advice.

Kids' BJJ hygiene: a child-size white gi folded with fresh kit

A Parent's Guide to Kids' BJJ Hygiene

Practical hygiene habits to teach young grapplers and the signs that mean a trip to the GP. Educational only, not medical advice.

A Parent's Guide to Kids' BJJ Hygiene

Practical hygiene habits to teach young grapplers and the signs that mean a trip to the GP. Educational only, not medical advice.

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