What are the most common BJJ injuries?

BJJ injuries fall into two categories: acute injuries from specific incidents and chronic injuries from repetitive strain. Acute injuries include ligament tears from submissions applied too quickly, muscle strains from explosive movements, and joint dislocations. Chronic injuries include finger joint degradation from years of gi gripping, neck issues from stacking and inversions, and lower back problems from guard play. The knee is the most commonly injured major joint, particularly the MCL from being caught in leg locks or having the knee twisted during passing. Shoulder injuries, particularly labrum tears, occur from kimura and americana submissions. Prevention through proper warm-up, controlled rolling, and tapping early to submissions significantly reduces injury risk. When injuries occur, early treatment with rest, ice, compression, and elevation helps minor issues resolve quickly.