Questions tagged [no-gi]
Training or competition without a gi
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Beginning Jiu Jitsu, learning gi and no gi at the same time
Im beginning to learn BJJ. The gym I am attending teaches both gi and no-gi variants on different days of the week. I want to attend as much as possible, and I was wondering if there is any ...
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What is the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu gi/no-gi controversy?
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu competitions have multiple events for gender, weight class, and gi (cotton uniform)/no-gi. These events are similar to different stroke events at a swim meet. You can choose to ...
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Does training in gi help to prepare for a no gi competition?
On the internet I read a lot of stories that encourage to prepare for a no gi contest by training with the gi/kimono. Isn't it a little bit of nonsense, because during no gi grip (holding the pants or ...
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What is the best way to improve your skills in BJJ (gi and no-gi) and become a black belt in short period?
There are many fighters like BJ PENN and Demian Maia that got their BJJ black belt in short period. Many say BJ Penn received it after 3 years of training - on Wikipedia they mention Demian Maia got ...
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What are the main differences between gi and nogi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu?
What are the main differences between gi and nogi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu?
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