Scientists: BJJ Chokes Don't Alter Brains, Jiu-Jitsu Bros Just Like That Normally

By Mixed Martial Artish Staff on July 29, 2024

With Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu chokes restricting the flow of blood to the brain, sometimes to the point of triggering unconsciousness, it has led to speculation that the sport my have detrimental effects on the cognitive function of participants, but a recent study published in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise has suggested there is no identifiable alteration done to the brains of BJJ participants as a result of chokes and that they guess that's just how all these dudes are all on their own. Despite all anecdotal evidence to the contrary the study found no indication of any harm done to the brain of a grappler who has been in too many choke holds, and that you should not use brain trauma from chokes to justify any unseemly behaviors like worshiping Gordon Ryan, expressing a desire to emulate Gordon Ryan or being Gordon Ryan. With these latest findings, BJJ players can continue their craft secure in the knowledge they are not doing long term harm to their brain's wiring and concerned about the realization that their teammate sliding into their DMs to say thanks for the roll or coach fantasizing openly about beating up rival gym owners for the crime of existing nearby haven't done so either.