Tapping out to a headlock that's really tight

**fullerene** · 04-11-2009, 11:16 AM

There's no shame in that--it can really hurt and put a lot of pressure on you. Plus that's how you get cauliflower ears.

**fullerene** · 04-11-2009, 11:21 AM

Some guys say I shouldn't--that I just need to relax and breathe. How are they supposed to know how tight it is? And Safety comes first when you're practicing, right?

jarwillie · 04-11-2009, 11:23 AM

Lord knows I would tap if I knew I was going to get cauliflower ear

**fullerene** · 04-11-2009, 01:29 PM

Well there are some things I've read on-line that make it sound like that's a real possibility. Why these guys want to push me beyond my limits is, well, beyond me.

MurderDog187 · 04-11-2009, 03:06 PM

cauliflower ear is more from rubbing your ear on the matt and against your opponent, headlocks pretty much have nothing to do with them, hehe

Anyways yea u tapped to a can opener you're a fuckin pussy.

niven · 04-12-2009, 12:11 AM

Originally Posted by MurderDog187

cauliflower ear is more from rubbing your ear on the matt and against your opponent, headlocks pretty much have nothing to do with them, hehe

Anyways yea u tapped to a can opener you're a fuckin pussy.

can opener isnt a head lock

and yes head locks can give you cauliflower ear

Scorched Earth · 04-12-2009, 02:07 AM

I love you Fully... but if you are worried about cauliflower ear you are in the wrong sport. But don't worry, you don't 'get' cauliflower ears you have to earn them. Also, if you are getting your ass kicked like that hit up THE OMEN and ask where he takes kid's classes at, you may be at the wrong dojo for your skill level...

villin · 04-12-2009, 03:10 AM

Originally Posted by fullerene

There's no shame in that--it can really hurt and put a lot of pressure on you. Plus that's how you get cauliflower ears.

Perhaps you should take up pillow fighting. If you can't take a little pain and discomfort then you have no business grappling.

**fullerene** · 04-12-2009, 06:11 AM

Originally Posted by niven

can opener isnt a head lock

and yes head locks can give you cauliflower ear

It's obvious that Niven trains and knows a lot about MMA.

Originally Posted by Scorched Earth

Also, if you are getting your ass kicked like that hit up THE OMEN and ask where he takes kid's classes at, you may be at the wrong dojo for your skill level...

I hate working with kids, but I do wish there were more people at my skill level, though. I guess I just have to work up to their level.

Originally Posted by villin

If you can't take a little pain and discomfort then you have no business grappling.

That's one interpretation. But my take is that I am acknowledging the pain appropriately for MMA training. Now when and if I ever spar or have real cage fights then I figure my adrenaline will block out the pain and I'll be able to push beyond my current limits.

jarwillie · 04-12-2009, 11:10 AM

**fullerene** · 04-12-2009, 02:40 PM

I wear headgear already, but that's not 100% effective and it doesn't stop the rest of your head from hurting.

jarwillie · 04-12-2009, 03:26 PM

Originally Posted by fullerene

I wear headgear already, but that's not 100% effective and it doesn't stop the rest of your head from hurting.

Damn you fullerene! HAHA

It does 100% protect your ears from cauliflower if you use them all the time

If it hurts your head that much. You should give up grappling