i am a white belt in bjj. I am wondering if accidental hits in the face due to the close quarters of the sport are enough that getting a mouthguard is a good option. If it is a good reason, what brand is best for bjj?
Spend the hundred and get a custom molded one. If you break, knock out or chip even 1 tooth it will cost you multiples more then $100 dollars to fix.i am a white belt in bjj. I am wondering if accidental hits in the face due to the close quarters of the sport are enough that getting a mouthguard is a good option. If it is a good reason, what brand is best for bjj?
I should wear mine all the time training but sometimes I forget it in my bag and our locker is miles away from the mat so I get lazy.a lot of people choose not to wear it for grappling, including Chael Sonnen who wrestled since he was a toddler.
pros of wearing mouth guard = less likely to tap to untechnical chokes, protects teeth
cons of wearing mouth guard = inconvenient/uncomfortable
I don't even wear them for tournaments anymore because I don't want to gag after a tough weightcut but maybe I'll sing a different tune if I lose a tooth.
Yep.
No need for a heavy duty one for pure grappling though. I'm a big fan of Sisu mouth guards. Very comfortable to wear and don't interfere with breathing. Relatively cheap too.
The fact you can remold them or sort of “spot mold” them after they’re set to make adjustments is a huge selling point+1 for Sisu. I cringe a little paying up for just a small sheet of plastic, but they're significantly thinner and more comfortable than other mouthguards and I've tried many over the years. I wouldn't trust them for striking but they're perfect for grappling and don't restrict breathing at all.
The fact you can remold them or sort of “spot mold” them after they’re set to make adjustments is a huge selling point
You sort of can, but they get weird and mushyIs that not the norm? I've only ever used "boil and bite" mouthpieces that mold to your teeth, and you can reheat and refit them anytime. I thought all standard mouthpieces were like that except the fancy dental mold ones that are expensive AF.
Is that not the norm? I've only ever used "boil and bite" mouthpieces that mold to your teeth, and you can reheat and refit them anytime. I thought all standard mouthpieces were like that except the fancy dental mold ones that are expensive AF.