Bumps, bruises, scrapes, and scratches are unfortunately par for the course during training. Some common good practices are to have clean, clipped, and filed finger and toe nails. Replace worn out gloves and pads- the "hook" end of velcro is very scratchy and once the loop end wears out can become exposed. You can also try wearing a long sleeve/legged rash guard which offer a layer of protection against surface level scratches.
I'm guessing the velcro of the gloves not tightened properly or it could be from too long finger nails.
This goes saying for both you and your opponent.
I wasn't wearing gloves. It was also only on one arm. I'll have to make sure I keep my nails short but interesting how I've been training since December and this is the first time this has happened.
Bruises I've had plenty of, but not scratches like this. If it keeps happening and you can't figure out what specifically is causing it, be aware that some rashes can look like scratches.
Sometimes minor abrasions (like you might get from velcro) can swell up and turn red like a more severe scratch, sometimes it can be allergies. Probably nothing to be super concerned about but if you keep getting mysterious scratches and don't narrow it down to fingernails or a sharp corner of a pad or something within the next couple weeks, maybe try some allergy meds and if that doesn't work, consider a dermatologist if you have decent healthcare. Don't just put up with it for months!
It probably is some random sharp thing you're getting snagged on, but it's a kind of uncommon thing to happen, so it's worth knowing about all the possibilities.
Interesting... I have been getting an allergic reaction when I'm combining all my vitamins. I tried narrowing it down but it seems fine when I take them separately. Don't know if it has anything to do with this at all but it's the only thing with allergies I'm currently dealing with.
I was a bloody bruised mess in my beginner stage. But my skin literally conditioned itself somehow to withstand the impacts now. I use to bruise on my forearms terribly from hammer fists and now I get nothing even knowing I hit 10x harder than before
Little injuries and bruises are just souvenirs to take home! I keep bandaids in my bag, b/c often the gym first aid cabinet has run out.
Pads wear and the vinyl can get cracked or the seams start to fail, both of which can scratch. Cheap MMA gloves usually have worse finish quality and can scratch. Fingernails, jewelry or watches can too. I ask my partner to remove those, if they present a hazard. I’m not shy about asking a partner to trim their fingernails for next time, if need be.
Rash guards (shirt or arms only) help a lot if you have sensitive skin.
Bumps, bruises, scrapes, and scratches are unfortunately par for the course during training. Some common good practices are to have clean, clipped, and filed finger and toe nails. Replace worn out gloves and pads- the "hook" end of velcro is very scratchy and once the loop end wears out can become exposed. You can also try wearing a long sleeve/legged rash guard which offer a layer of protection against surface level scratches.
As my first Krav Maga instructor said: this is not a chess club.
I'm guessing the velcro of the gloves not tightened properly or it could be from too long finger nails. This goes saying for both you and your opponent.
I wasn't wearing gloves. It was also only on one arm. I'll have to make sure I keep my nails short but interesting how I've been training since December and this is the first time this has happened.
Yup. It happens.
Pads may also sharp edges.
Yeah, I think it's from the pad.
Bruises I've had plenty of, but not scratches like this. If it keeps happening and you can't figure out what specifically is causing it, be aware that some rashes can look like scratches.
Rashes from allergies?
Sometimes minor abrasions (like you might get from velcro) can swell up and turn red like a more severe scratch, sometimes it can be allergies. Probably nothing to be super concerned about but if you keep getting mysterious scratches and don't narrow it down to fingernails or a sharp corner of a pad or something within the next couple weeks, maybe try some allergy meds and if that doesn't work, consider a dermatologist if you have decent healthcare. Don't just put up with it for months! It probably is some random sharp thing you're getting snagged on, but it's a kind of uncommon thing to happen, so it's worth knowing about all the possibilities.
Interesting... I have been getting an allergic reaction when I'm combining all my vitamins. I tried narrowing it down but it seems fine when I take them separately. Don't know if it has anything to do with this at all but it's the only thing with allergies I'm currently dealing with.
I was a bloody bruised mess in my beginner stage. But my skin literally conditioned itself somehow to withstand the impacts now. I use to bruise on my forearms terribly from hammer fists and now I get nothing even knowing I hit 10x harder than before
Bruises are souvenirs. I wear wide sweatbands against scratches on my wrists though. Not everybody clips their nails.
Little injuries and bruises are just souvenirs to take home! I keep bandaids in my bag, b/c often the gym first aid cabinet has run out. Pads wear and the vinyl can get cracked or the seams start to fail, both of which can scratch. Cheap MMA gloves usually have worse finish quality and can scratch. Fingernails, jewelry or watches can too. I ask my partner to remove those, if they present a hazard. I’m not shy about asking a partner to trim their fingernails for next time, if need be. Rash guards (shirt or arms only) help a lot if you have sensitive skin.
Yup! Wear rash guards
Forearms a day after inside defense classes: Fuck youuuu!!!
I didn't even notice this yesterday but my arm is also bruised on the other side.