Combat Sports Insurance

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Everything You Need to Know About Combat Sports Insurance

Combat sports have enjoyed unwavering success in France for several decades. While the existence of some dates back to antiquity (such as wrestling), others are of more recent origin and result from a mix of several disciplines, particularly martial arts. It is essential to have proper insurance when practicing combat sports, as physical injuries can be numerous.
What Are Combat Sports?
Combat sports are generally divided into:

Grabbing sports: all types of wrestling, as well as judo, sambo, sumo

Striking sports: all types of boxing, as well as karate, taekwondo, full contact, sanda, kick-boxing

Among combat sports, there are also combat sports with weapons (fencing, kendo), but these do not carry the same types of risks as unarmed combat sports. When it comes to grappling and striking sports, the risks involved are considerable. One need only watch a fight in the ring or on a tatami mat to understand the physical intensity at play. Everyone has seen athletes being sent violently to the ground and suffering a knockout.

What Are the Risks of Injuries in Combat Sports?
In combat sports, physical integrity is often at stake: violent falls, brutal impacts, joint twists… Sports doctors note that the most frequent risks in combat sports concern: the shoulders, wrists, spine, knees, and ankles. Sprains, tendonitis, muscle injuries, and fractures occur frequently during the practice of these sports.
Getting Insurance for Combat Sports
If you belong to a club, it is important that you have good insurance covering combat sports. Given the frequency of injuries (which increases with the level of practice), opting for serious insurance is a way to practice the sport more "peacefully." Your combat sports insurance will cover medical expenses, and it can also provide a lump sum in case of disability or death. Please note that AssurSport protects you during your training, for your "leisure" practice, as well as during unofficial competitions. For any official competition organized by federations, you must be covered by the insurance of the relevant organization.
AssurSport: A Complete Sports Insurance
With AssurSport, you are covered not only when practicing combat sports but also when practicing any other sport. If you’re also passionate about winter sports, mountain biking, or diving, your insurance will cover you in all circumstances, including for repatriation or search and rescue costs.