17 years old 78kg 187cm
injured my knee (patella sub-laxation) the very first class I ever did in BJJ trying to hit a trip takedown with someone that was on his first class aswell a big guy 90 kg. It dislocated and honestly that should’ve been a sign, but I really wanted to keep going so I gave it another chance. 2 months of rehab at the physiotherapist. (physio told me in 2 months ur back)
Then it happened again second class someone was on my back I stood up on the right leg (previous knee injury) and bam it happened again but this time mma not bjj but same thing… I did 3 months of rehab, came back stronger, stayed consistent, wore a brace, did everything right.
Now for the third class it dislocated again.This time during a conditioning session. We had to jog forward while someone was infront of u so u basically pushed him forward. While I was pushing it popped again not even while wrestling. And this one hit me the hardest. ( I went to a orthopaedic doctor and now I have to do 6 months of rehab if I wanna go back). both physically and mentally this is hard for me.
started to doubt my physiotherapist since he said I was good to go. switched to a different one.
I really want to train BJJ and wrestling, I enjoy it a lot, but at this point I don’t know if my body is built for it or if I’m just risking more damage every time I step on the mat.
Has anyone been in a similar situation and figured out what to do next?