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Message: <blockquote data-quote="mdduff" data-source="post: 1567140" data-attributes="member: 388818"><p>This is common problem in martial arts.  I have know more than a few practioners who, after years of training, have permanent joint pains because of the same issue.  You may be able to slow down the damage process by not fully extending your arms in training (goes for knees in kicks as well).  You can still apply full power up to that point.  In combat, extend the joints (you'll miss the opponent a lot more than you might miss a stationary heavy bag anyway).  Ice your joints after practice to reduce as much inflammation as possible.</p></blockquote><p></p>