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If you train Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) or wrestling, your ears take a lot of hits. Every scramble, takedown and sparring round rubs and twists them. Over time this can lead to cauliflower ear (in German: Blumenkohlohr ). The good news is that the right ear guards can help protect you. In this guide, you will learn how to choose BJJ ear guards and wrestling headgear that fit well, feel good and last long. Why Ear Guards Matter in BJJ and Wrestling Grappling is close and rough. Your head is often pressed against the mat, a shoulder or a knee. This friction and pressure can hurt the ear. Blood can collect between the skin and the cartilage. This is called an auricular hematoma. If it is not treated, the ear can stay swollen and change shape. Ear protection does not make you unbreakable. But it spreads the pressure and lowers the rubbing, so it is a smart cauliflower ear prevention tool for beginners and pros alike. Many clubs in Germany, from local Ringen teams to BJJ academies, now see h...

Is your child always asking to practice, but there is no one to train with? A Kids Grappling Dummy Punch Bag is the answer. It is a soft, human-shaped training partner that is always ready. Your child can throw it, hold it down and punch it as many times as they like, with no one getting tired or hurt. The RTX SPORTS dummy is 47 inches tall and comes unfilled, so you choose how heavy it is. Many German parents search for it as a Grappling Dummy Kinder or Kinder Ringerpuppe . Read on to learn how to pick the right size, fill it, and train with it safely at home. Train Anytime With a Kids Grappling Dummy Kids love to move, roll and practice what they learn in class. But a training partner is not always there. That is where a kids grappling dummy helps. It stays still, it never gets tired, and it lets your child repeat moves again and again.The RTX SPORTS Kids Grappling Dummy Punch Bag is 47 inches tall and comes unfilled. In German, you may know it as a Grappling Dummy Kinder or Kinder...

  Doing the same grappling dummy drills over and over can make your training feel more like a routine than a real challenge. A grappling dummy can be a useful training partner when you want to work on your skills without needing someone else on the mat. The problem is that solo practice can become repetitive if you keep using the same movements every session. Once the exercises start feeling too easy, it is harder to stay focused and keep improving. The good news is that you do not always need a new training setup to make things harder. Small changes in your drills, pace, combinations, and goals can give your sessions a fresh challenge while helping you stay focused on technique. In this guide, we’ll share some easy ways to make your grappling dummy sessions feel less repetitive. We’ll look at how you can change up your drills, push yourself a little more, and give each workout a different focus. The goal is simple: keep your training interesting while continuing to improve your sk...