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Study – Concussed Kids Have 75% Higher Risk of Not Completing Grade 12

December 4, 2022

Although not combat sports specific a recent study published in the Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport sheds important light on repercussions of youth concussion. The study, titled The impact of concussion on school performance in Australian children: a population-based matched cohort study, reviwed thousands of childreen who had concussions and compared them to … More Study – Concussed Kids Have 75% Higher Risk of Not Completing Grade 12

Julie Kedzie Pledges Brain For CTE Research

December 4, 2022

Julie Kedzie is a pioneer. One of the earliest stars of women’s mixed martial arts. Winning tournaments, championships and displaying her talent on platforms such as Showtime back when the UFC refused to have women competing in their promotion. Her resume speaks for itself. Even after retirement from competition Kedzie continues to contribute to the … More Julie Kedzie Pledges Brain For CTE Research

Hall of Fame Boxer Donates Brain For CTE Research

November 30, 2022

Legendary boxer Eder Jofre has become the latest athlete to donate his brain for CTE research. Jofre, who passed away in October 2022, is widely considered to be one of the best boxer’s of all time and the only Brazilian inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame. He retired with an incredible 72-2-4 record … More Hall of Fame Boxer Donates Brain For CTE Research

Let’s Knockout Brain Health Ignorance From Combat Sports!

November 21, 2022

Only 6% of polled combat sports coaches had adequate brain health knowledge. Let’s get that to 100%. Below are high resolution PDF files of the posters co-created by Fighting Foundation and the Association of Ringside Physicians. (The CTE poster has two options to choose from, one with all the information on one page and one … More Let’s Knockout Brain Health Ignorance From Combat Sports!

Neuropsychiatrist Recommends Boxer Specific CTE Screening Practices

November 17, 2022

CTE, a disease that can only be formally diagnosed post death, is probably the greatest occupational hazard combat sports athletes face. Finding tools to help fighters pull the plug on their career before too much damage is done is of significant importance. Educational initiatives about this presently incurable disease are a vital starting point. Among … More Neuropsychiatrist Recommends Boxer Specific CTE Screening Practices

Fighting Foundation and Ringside Doctors Team Up to Create Concussion and CTE Posters For Gyms!

November 16, 2022

In an announcement I am very proud to make our charitable organization Fighting Foundation along side the Association of Ringside Physicians have teamed up to create medically sound, easy to understand and vitally important posters for the combat sports community educating the public about Concussion and CTE. These are free for anyone to use. Tailored … More Fighting Foundation and Ringside Doctors Team Up to Create Concussion and CTE Posters For Gyms!

Nevada Approves Official “Slap Fighting” Ruleset; Asks Promoter to Make Sure “No One Dies”

November 16, 2022

Update – I made a formal public record’s request to Nevada and obtained a copy of the official slap fighting rules the commission approved. Here they are in full OFFICIAL RULES OF POWER SLAPA. PromoterSchiaffo LLC (the “Promoter”).B. Matches & ParticipantsPower Slap matches (each a “Match”) consist of two unarmed combatants. Each combatant participates as … More Nevada Approves Official “Slap Fighting” Ruleset; Asks Promoter to Make Sure “No One Dies”

Concussion Linked With “2-fold higher risk of subsequent suicide”

November 16, 2022

Although this study is a few years old its findings are important and worth adding to this site’s database of combat sports health and safety studies. In 2018 data was published finding that having a concussion or mild traumatic brain injury was linked with a “2-fold higher risk of subsequent suicide“. The study is titled … More Concussion Linked With “2-fold higher risk of subsequent suicide”

Study – Brain Injury May Lead To Increased Cardiovascular Disease

November 15, 2022

Damage from brain injury can go beyond the brain. That is the suggestion of freshly publsihed research. A study was published this month finding that there was a high rate of cardiovascular disease in individuals who had a past traumatic brain injury. The study, titled Association Between Traumatic Brain Injury and Subsequent Cardiovascular Disease Among … More Study – Brain Injury May Lead To Increased Cardiovascular Disease

Thank You Fight Circus! First Promotion To Promote CTE Brain Health Education

November 6, 2022

Fighting is dangerous. In many ways obviously so. In some ways the dangers are hidden. CTE is one of the hidden dangers which can creep up quietly many years after the damage is done. Repeated hits rattling the brain give rise to the disease. Both the CDC and the NIH have finally made this admission. … More Thank You Fight Circus! First Promotion To Promote CTE Brain Health Education