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Did you know that October 15th was Global Hand Washing Day? Washing your hands must be important if a day was created so the whole world would agree to wash their hands. For grapplers and jiu-jitsu practicioners especially need to be aware of the proper hygiene when working close, like you do in BJJ.

Hands make some of the best vehicles to spread germs like bacteria, fungi, and viruses. In BJJ, you expect to be using your bare hands frequently: on the mat, grabbing the gi, and most certainly to defend against your jiu-jitsu sparring partner. It's no surprise, skin infections are prevalent in grappling and MMA.

Hands - The SUPER Highway for Germs

Your hands are tools that touch EVERYTHING: money, gas pumps, blowing you nose, shaking hands, flushing a toilet, opening doors, eating food, touching various things throughout your day.

Here are two simple crazy simple rules that everyone in combat sports should follow to reduce prevalence of skin infections.

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