Battle-Ready Skin: The Grappler’s Guide to Avoiding & Managing Skin Infections on the Mats

Whether you’re a wrestler, Jiu-Jitsu practitioner, or MMA fighter, skin infections can be a serious threat to your training. This guide breaks down the most common skin conditions grapplers face—like staph, ringworm, and folliculitis—along with tips on prevention and when to seek medical help. Stay in the fight by following these best practices to protect your skin and keep training strong.