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Ringworm from the gym starts on shared mats and travels home in a grappler's gear bag

Ringworm From the Gym: How to Stop Catching It in Jiu Jitsu

on Aug 05 2026
Ringworm keeps coming back because your bag and cold laundry hold spores. Wash hot, unpack daily, shower after every session.
BJJ skin infections check: athlete inspecting an early mark on his forearm after training

BJJ Skin Infections: Ringworm, Staph, and MRSA on the Mat, and How to Stop It

on Jul 21 2026
Ringworm, staph, and MRSA spread fast in BJJ. Here's how mat infections move and the post-training routine that lowers your risk.