This earmuff offers good protection for judo, BJJ, grappling, MMA and rugby. Safe and comfortable. And you prevent 'cauliflower ears'.

• suitable for judo and other combat and contact sports.
• adjustable ear protection with comfortable fit.
• strong velcro closure at the back of the head.
• comfortable closure on the chin.
• size S – XL.
• These earmuffs can easily be made a size larger or smaller thanks to the adjustable straps.

Prevent 'cauliflower ears' with Nihon ear protection

Good protection of your ears is not only important in judo. Also in BJJ, grappling, MMA and other contact sports such as rugby a good ear protector is indispensable. With this you can exercise safely and comfortably. And you prevent an injury that is especially common among judokas: 'cauliflower ears'. This adjustable ear protection from Nihon has an optimal fit and offers maximum protection. This way you can (continue to) train optimally.

Cauliflower ear
Cauliflower ear is a malformation of the auricle that occurs due to no or insufficient treatment of a hemorrhage in the auricle.
This injury is common in judo but also occurs in other contact sports such as wrestling, karate, boxing and rugby.

Non-athletes can also develop a bruise in the auricle, e.g. people who fall frequently (muscle disorders or alcohol abuse) or people who have abnormalities of the blood vessel walls.

How does a bruise develop?
It can occur in the following way: 1. when an ear gets stuck and twisted. 2. by a blow to the ear. 3. spontaneously.
The bruise is usually located at the front between the cartilage membrane and the cartilage.
If the bruise is not relieved, part of the cartilage dies because the cartilage membrane that provides nutrition to the cartilage is separated from the cartilage.
The cartilage membrane then makes new cartilage and the hematoma connective tissue. This leads to further thickening and deformity.

This is how the cauliflower ear is created.