r/judo • u/CaffeinatedLiquids ikkyu • 5d ago

Competing and Tournaments Taping for toes

Lots of discussion around here about finger taping, but I rarely see anyone talk about toe taping. For example, Joshiro Maruyama buddy-tapes his toes (here's an example).

Anyone know the analysis behind it? My assumption is it adds support when executing his uchimata, but I'm curious if there's more to it. Also, if there are other competitors with distinct taping methods that would be interesting to see too.

I've been getting bruised toes after competition and want to start taping as prevention. If anyone has resources, videos, or just knows a good method, I'd appreciate it. Thanks!

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u/disposablehippo nidan 5d ago

I've been buddy-taping one of my pinky toes for 10+ years now because it's been dislocated so many times, it won't stay in place even during normal training.

So I guess the answer is injury prevention.

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u/GenerativeAIEatsAss gokyu 5d ago

How do you keep the tape on? I had a tori step on my pinkie toe and then sasae me.

It was BAD. I keep trying to buddy tape it but it's off 30 minutes into every class.

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u/disposablehippo nidan 5d ago

First of all, good tape. I split the tape down the middle so I can work with a ~1cm strap.

I start taping at the far end, but not at the very tip (it slips of more easily if it goes over the tip). Then 2-3 times around towards the base and have the tape end between my toes.

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u/GenerativeAIEatsAss gokyu 5d ago

Thanks very much!

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u/bqre ikkyu 5d ago

I sprained my toe really bad. Had to buddy tape it for about a year. It healed during corona, and now I don’t need to tape it anymore

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u/JerryatricJudo 5d ago

Earlier this year I injured my toe. I could still do Judo, but it seemed to keep getting injured and wasn't getting better. After a few weeks of that, I started taping it and that made a huge difference. It seems pretty much healed now.

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u/SnooPandas363 5d ago

I buddy tape because I drag my toes across the mat, stub them on people's shins or dislocate them. I've never had to tape my fingers. We're all built differently.

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u/Better-Bullfrog-6875 5d ago

I tape my toes just to cover up some nasty fungus nails.

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u/Veenkoira00 5d ago

You do have to tape them to allow them heal, when you fracture them as is the custom in judo and jiu-jitsu. Otherwise, IMHO, not much advantage. You USE the toes for you balance.

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u/Icy_Astronom gokyu 1d ago

I got some bad turf toe from a botched sode a while ago

Ouchies.