Establishing a dominant grip in BJJ is an important factor that can dictate how and where the match goes. Starting from the standup where all matches start, staying attached to the opponent by using grips will allow a grappler to set up throws or takedowns that will assert his dominance in the match. In this article, we will talk about the gripping strategies in no-gi BJJ that will help you become a more dominant grappler.
Ever been in a situation where you’re in a Collar Tie with your training partner… And you can’t quite figure out what to do from there, especially if their grip on your head is a strong one?
Well, you could go for the Slide By! Use it and you could transition to the Body Lock – Owen Livesey demonstrates how on the video below:
Dominate The Top Game In All Aspects And Start Moving And Attacking With Confident With This Series From Judo Black Belt And BJJ Black Belt Owen Livesey.
- All matches start standing, so begin by learning the proper ways to hand-fight to gain the advantage right off the bat.
- Dive in to a series of takedowns by utilizing the snap down, fireman’s carry, Sumi Gaeshi, and so much more.
- Work diligently to learn how to effectively pass a seated guard using the Toreando pass and grips like the upside down C grip.
