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You don't want to be dependent on the gi in BJJ. It's fine to use it. But I believe it's important to have a game that translates well from gi to no gi and vice versa.
If you have a game that cannot move from one realm go to the other then your Brazilian jiu-jitsu is incomplete and not as effective as possible.
This is why I like rehashing some of my wrestling techniques to BJJ. There are a lot of crossovers to BJJ from wrestling if you know where to look and how to adapt them.
One such area that can transfer really well to BJJ from wrestling is the grips.
The grips have to be adjusted a bit in the Gi but they're still useable. While in no gi the grips can be used almost entirely unaltered.
In this video I show a single leg setup that you can use in gi or no gi. The best part about the grip setup is that it's usable in both and won't render you dependent upon a gi to be effective.
In the gi. Another benefit is that it will not be a common grip used in the kimono. This helps you "fly under the radar" and not set off any triggers.
What I mean by this is that when you get a strong grip that makes a person feel threatened. They will often start to become very defensive and will fight with more energy. If the grip you're using is somewhat foreign. You're opponent is less likely to respond as defensively as they would otherwise.
So check out the video, drill the technique and give it a try!
Thanks!
- Chewy
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