beginner grappling question

[mekannik]

Had my first grappling try last nite with a Gracie student teaching a few people at my gym.

Only problem I had transitioning over from a kung fu/akido background was the mat burn on my knees (wore shorts). There is also a fair bit of swelling - but no pain during squatting or walking - for now. Any recommendations on knee sleeves or other preventatives for this problem? Or is this just a 'callous' my knees and body will grow accustom to?


Thanks.
mek

[Jacob Creutzfeldt]

Use a gi bottom instead of shorts.

[Djimbe]

umm , knee pads , dude .

[oxymed]

Quote posted by Jacob Creutzfeldt Use a gi bottom instead of shorts.

yes........use a gi bottom........but your knees will get use to this with time.

[mekannik]

Thanks for the input.

Quote posted by Djimbe umm , knee pads , dude .

Fountain of captain obvious, huh? I already figured on knee SLEEVES - was looking for input as to type, brand, or something more.

[Djimbe]

oh , well , then be more specific ...

the Aisics zd360 will do you WELL and last .

[rgjujitsu]

give it two weeks and youll be fine