Open Enrollment 2027: Your Deductible Is the Number That Matters on the Mat

Most people pick a health plan by the premium, but on the mat your deductible decides what an injury costs you. Here are the 2027 open enrollment dates, how to find your total exposure, and how to match an accident benefit to your deductible gap.

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I Get This Call a Lot: What Uninsured Athletes Want to Know About Martial Arts Injury Insurance

A 30-year-old with no health insurance wanted to start jiu-jitsu, but the gym waiver asked for proof of coverage. Here is what we walked him through.

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Is This Accident Insurance Too Good to Be True for Jiu-Jitsu Athletes?

Every Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athlete knows injuries are part of the journey, but many don't realize the financial impact can last longer than the recovery itself. In this article, Chris Martin of JiuJitsuInsurance.com explains how accident medical expense coverage works, why he personally enrolled in the plan, and how athletes can customize protection for training injuries, hospital stays, lost income, and more. Watch the video walkthrough and learn how to get a quote in just a few minutes.

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Affordable Health Insurance for BJJ Athletes: How to Stack Two Plans Under $200/Month

One phone call after the Fuji BJJ event in St. Charles reminded me how exposed most grapplers really are. A coach from Gracie Barra Missouri faced a $4,000 ACL bill his insurance wouldn't touch — and it didn't have to happen. Here's how stacking two affordable indemnity plans could have covered every cent, and how you can protect yourself for under $200/month.

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Protecting Yourself and Your Gym: Insights from the Fuji BJJ Missouri State Championships

A behind-the-scenes look at the Fuji BJJ Missouri State Championships and what it reveals about injury risk, tournament safety, and the importance of BJJ insurance. This guide breaks down real event insights, injury data, and practical tips to help parents, athletes, and gym owners stay protected and prepared.

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Protecting Yourself and Your Gym: Key Insights from Chris Martin on the 800-Help-BJJ Podcast

JiuJitsuInsurance.com founder Chris Martin discusses BJJ risks and protection on the 800-Help-BJJ podcast.

Highlights:

  • Personal 2017 stroke from carotid dissection in training—common from chokes/torque; watch for blurry vision, headaches, vertigo.

  • Accident injury insurance ($25–$35/mo): No martial arts exclusions, 24/7 cash payouts for covered injuries, fills deductible gaps, simple claims.

  • Gyms: Waivers don’t stop negligence suits (rising post-Del Mar $70M case); need proper liability + strong onboarding/risk management.

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How Do Pro Grappling Athletes & Promoters buy Injury Insurance?

As professional grappling grows through promotions like UFC BJJ and the Professional Grappling Federation, more athletes and promoters are evaluating how injury insurance works beyond event day. While grappling may not be regulated like MMA, competing for prize money is often considered professional exposure by insurance carriers. Many athletes now carry supplemental accident coverage that does not exclude training or prize fighting — and often maintain it even after contracts expire. This article explains how that structure works, what it covers, and why 24/7 accident protection has become part of professional risk management in modern grappling.

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Medical Bills in Jiu Jitsu: Liability & Insurance Explained

The article explores the responsibility for medical bills when a training partner is injured in jiu-jitsu from a question that came up on the Chewjitsu YouTube channel. It acknowledges that accidents and injuries are inevitable in the sport, emphasizing the need for risk management and safe training practices. The article suggests that grapplers should have specific injury policies and supplemental insurance programs to cover medical expenses and time off work. Having personal injury insurance for jiu-jitsu is highly recommended to ensure adequate coverage and protect against financial burdens resulting from injuries sustained during training.

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training BJJ without health insurance. bad idea?

We do not think you should stop training jiu jitsu just because you don’t have health insurance. Instead this article provides tips to treating injuries and covers ways for you to pay those bills without traditional health insurance.

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The Origins of Personal Combat Sports Insurance

The evolution of insurance for combat sports and mixed martial arts have changed rapidly.

How did these policies originate? And what actually are the benefits of a combat sports insurance policy?

Thanks to the efforts of mixed martial arts athlete Jeremy Augusta, combat sport athletes now have the opportunity to protect their greatest asset—their physical well-being.

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