are cauliflower ears way overated

[1inchPonch]

Head guards are only acceptable when you already have a sore ear. I think that's the rule at most gyms.

[jimbob kelly]

Scott solid , I wouldnt mess
Ok. So iv only been rolling now for a couple of month , but Iv never felt any knocks or presure on my lugs ..... am I doing it wrong ?

[Scott]

Mine started after 2 years training, my coach got hos after about 5 years!

[J-Sho]

Head guards are only acceptable when you already have a sore ear. I think that's the rule at most gyms.

As long as it is a soft shell one they should be fine to wear regardless, prevention better than cure and all that. I have worn one when sparring for the best part of 4 years now since I last had a small cauli.

[Darkne$s]

I find it kinda annoying how people wear headgear when they've never had cauli. If you know youre prone, wear em. Otherwise just leave it.

[r-v]

I want cauliflower ears
Before id look at a guy with scars and broken nose and think wow he's tough.....now tho I think wow he gets hit alot,silly sod
But if I see a bloke with cauliflower ear I think wow respect, don't knock over he's pint

try sleeping and waking up constantly when your ear's feel like some one stabbing them and see if you still want em

[faithsdaddy]

No point waiting until you get cauliflower ears before you start wearing earguards. I've got a tiny amount in both ears- barely noticable. As soon as the cold weather arrives, my ears are the first parts to get cold.

Unless you're a pro, BJJ is only a small part of our lives. Outside of training, damaged ears are not cool to most people.

[ross90]

I want cauliflower ears
Before id look at a guy with scars and broken nose and think wow he's tough.....now tho I think wow he gets hit alot,silly sod
But if I see a bloke with cauliflower ear I think wow respect, don't knock over he's pint

Cauliflower ears are the last thing you need. Your ugly enough already.