You can’t deny that a vice-like grip for BJJ or Judo is definitely an advantage.
It not only will help you control your opponent, but it also opens many opportunities to transition to attacks as well, by ensuring that you are in a well controlled and stable position.
In Grappling sports, there is a common misconception that grip strength is the same as hand strength. This can’t further away from the truth. The grip actually involves all the muscles from near your elbow to your fingertips.
When you pause to think about it, when facing an opponent with iron like grips, how often are you able to escape or even win the match? You may notice that in many competitions, BJJ and Judo competitors will be starting the match fighting for grips. They both know that whoever has the dominant grip and a more extensive knowledge of grips has a better chance of winning the match.
Here are Travis Steven’s top 5 grip breaks for freeing your sleeve in Judo or BJJ.
Check Out Travis Stevens ‘Scientific Gripping Systems‘ , The Gripping Formula That Makes All The Difference No Matter Where You Start: By An Elite BJJ Blackbelt Who Is Also An Olympic Silver Medalist In Judo:
