I have not been able to train for longer than I would like because I am shaking off a cold. Of course, I’m tempted to go train, but I won’t: training when feeling sick or ill is not just a breach of ettiquite, it’s a jerk thing to do.
Grappling isn’t like other sports or martial arts – it is very physical and “hands on”. It is very easy to spread sicknesses on the mat. If you train when you are sick it is only a matter of time before your fellow students and teachers catch what you have.
I’ve made a chart – as a public service – to help anyone who is feeling ill decide if they should train Jiu Jitsu.
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