Everyone knows that athletes can and do get injured. Whether the sport being played is football or baseball, there are chances of getting injured during contact or from simply pulling a muscle or twisting a knee. Of course, no one ‘plays’ MMA but nonetheless, injuries will happen. Any contact sport brings with it risks and martial arts such as boxing, jiu-jitsu, and kickboxing bring a higher chance of injury than other sports. One additional area that some people may not consider though is the risk of infection. Contact sports are just that; competitors make ‘contact’ with each other. This brings the risk of infection, which can come in many forms. It is important for trainers and athletes alike to know the risks and how to prevent any transmissions from fighter to fighter. Contact sports These are any sport that involves bodily contact between two players or fighters. Some sports such as volleyball would not be defined as a contact sport as there is no rule that allows any contact.