rips are an essential part of Brazilian jiu-jitsu and it is perceived that “without grips, there can be no grappling.” Therefore, learning about BJJ grips is essential for every BJJ practitioner, whether they train in Gi BJJ or No-Gi BJJ. A BJJ beginner should be aware of everything about the BJJ grips in order to make the best use of them in order to gain an advantage over their opponents and improve their game.
In BJJ, grips are of two major types: Gi BJJ grips and No-Gi BJJ grips. As their names suggest, both are applied in different conditions and to different areas of the bodies of their opponents.
Here, in this handy guide to BJJ Gi grips that can help you learn everything about these grips, from application to breaking if opponents place a grip on you while sparring or in the actual fight.
