Knee Injury in Competitive Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Athletes: Implications for Training
Sports Health: A Multidisciplinary Approach
Published online on January 19, 2026
Abstract
Sports Health, Ahead of Print.
Background:The “heel hook” is a debilitating, high-percentage submission move in Brazilian jiu jitsu. While evidence suggests that the heel hook can result in severe ligamentous damage to the knee and/or ankle, definitive data on injuries from this ...
Background:The “heel hook” is a debilitating, high-percentage submission move in Brazilian jiu jitsu. While evidence suggests that the heel hook can result in severe ligamentous damage to the knee and/or ankle, definitive data on injuries from this ...