Your best general advice on avoiding injuries
40-year-old white belt nearing blue any day now. A year and a half in I'm learning to protect myself better, slow down, and stave off the small injuries that pop up. I would love to hear general advice about how you've lessened your injury risk in BJJ.
I know it's not possible to eliminate it altogether of course, but newbie and intermediate advice is welcome! As a smallish but not teeny person (5'4" 145lb) I know to be careful with new male white belts, avoid explosive unnecessary movements, exercise caution during takedown practice, and recover plenty.
Any other advice for us 40+ gals playing the long game is appreciated! Especially positions to be mindful of (no taking people on their knees backward, for example) and moves/styles that require extra awareness for safety. I'll take all of it I can get as I expand my game. Thank you!