No Gi Gripping Hierarchy

May 14, 2024
  • Positive vs Negative gripping
  • Grip for a purpose
  • In No Gi, grips are less valuable and movement is more valuable

Initial Grips

weak and transitive

  • Posts
    • Shoulders, Hips, Temple
  • Wrist & Hand grips

Secondary Grips

more options to affect opponent

  • Hook grips to pull
    • False grip
    • Triceps, Shoulder, Lat, Armpit
    • Collar Tie is a very common hook grip
  • C grips to push limbs
    • Biceps, Armpit
  • Collar Tie
  • Overhook
  • Underhook
    • Double Underhooks
  • Tight Waist
    • From Underhook
    • From Top Side Control
    • Dagestani Handcuff
  • Chin Strap
  • Forearm Frames
    • Hips, Collar Tie
  • If in guard, involve your legs

Tertiary Grips

closed circuits with strong control

  • How to close circuits:
    • Gable Grip
    • Butterfly Grip
    • S Grip
    • Seat Belt Grip
  • Front Headlock
  • Gift Wrap
  • Bodylock
  • Rear bodylock
  • 2-on-1s
    • Elbow to hip connection
    • Burrito
    • Push pull on wrist and just above elbow
    • Arm Drag
    • Russian Tie

References