{"id":13028,"date":"2021-10-12T20:36:29","date_gmt":"2021-10-12T20:36:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/fightersvault.com\/?p=13028"},"modified":"2023-02-28T21:07:35","modified_gmt":"2023-02-28T21:07:35","slug":"should-you-wear-a-groin-guard-for-bjj","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fightersvault.com\/should-you-wear-a-groin-guard-for-bjj\/","title":{"rendered":"Should You Wear A Groin Guard For BJJ?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In most<\/strong> combat sports like kickboxing and MMA, wearing groin guards is a general rule for training. Although in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, you usually <\/strong>aren\u2019t allowed to use them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The argument of should you wear a groin guard for BJJ has been going on for years<\/strong>. Some people wear groin guards for protection<\/strong> whilst others feel it gives competitors an advantage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s break down both sides of this argument and decide if you should wear a groin guard in BJJ. We\u2019ll go through the advantages<\/strong>, disadvantages, and what major BJJ federations rules are on the matter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Benefits of wearing a groin guard in BJJ<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Like in any combat sport, accidents can happen.<\/strong> Here are three specific benefits of wearing a groin guard in BJJ.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Protects against knee slide passes:<\/strong> Knee slide passes are one of the most effective passes in Jiu Jitsu. Unfortunately, you can on occasion catch a knee to the groin from your training partner. Wearing a cup in this situation can keep your manhood from getting smashed on a pass attempt.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Inadvertent elbows: <\/strong>You can catch an inadvertent elbow to the groin in a few different situations during BJJ training. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Accidents happen: <\/strong>Unfortunately taking an accidental shot to the groin can<\/strong> happen in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu training. Getting an accidental shot to the groin during a scramble is just part of training. Wearing a cup can prevent you from sustaining damage in these situations.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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    Disadvantages of wearing a groin guard<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    On the other side of the argument, there are other reasons why you should not<\/strong> wear a groin guard in BJJ. Here are three reasons why you shouldn\u2019t wear a groin guard during Jiu-Jitsu training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. Hinders movement:<\/strong> By wearing a groin guard, you are substantially<\/strong> hindering your movement. You will only have half of your hip and leg movement when you are wearing one.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Advantage on armbars: <\/strong>When you\u2019re wearing a groin guard and have an armbar locked in this puts your opponent at a disadvantage<\/strong>. This is because the groin guard acts as a fulcrum point when you\u2019re pulling back for the arm lock. It gives you extra leverage<\/strong> on your armbar and comes on quicker, which can injure your partner.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Damage your opponent\u2019s face\/mouth: <\/strong>If you\u2019re wearing a cup and locked in a triangle you can seriously damage<\/strong> your partner\u2019 face or mouth. When you pull their head down, you’re driving their face right into your hard plastic groin guard. This could possibly break their teeth or even damage their facial bones.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n\n
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      Groin guard rules for major BJJ federations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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      Groin guards are banned in all of the major<\/strong> Jiu-Jitsu federations. Here are excerpts from some of the top federation\u2019s rule books on this matter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n