Fellow BJJ player here – there have been numerous references to the increased risk of vascular injuries and stroke resulting from the high number of chokes that we routinely practice. One study, for instance, found that even brief interruptions in blood flow to the brain during a choke can result in cognitive deficits and other negative health outcomes (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5678212/).
I'm very glad to hear you recovered quickly, and encouraged by the potential for new treatments to help save more lives.
I'm very glad to hear you recovered quickly, and encouraged by the potential for new treatments to help save more lives.