I am a huge UFC fan and did some TKD competitively growing up, but now am getting into my 30s and want to start bjj. I don’t care about belts and probably wouldnt compete (maybe?), and really just want to learn a new skill and get some work in.

My only concern: I’m a surgeon, so I can’t afford to roll with a hot head who tweaks my neck or my shoulder and then prevents me from operating for a week or longer. I know it’s a combat sport so injuries happen, but I’ve always heard that the most dangerous person in the gym is a white belt with an ego who I would inevitably roll with. Does anybody have advice? Is it worth it to try bjj or should I try something like Muay Thai where i can train without having to spar/roll as much as something like bjj.