Sarah Galvao Breaks Down The True Difference Between Gi & No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu
Nov 15, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
During a recent appearance on the Alberto Crane Podcast, Sarah Galvao argued that gi and no-gi aren’t just variations of the same art… They’re completely different sports: Between gi and...
Kaynan Duarte Believes Gordon Ryan Could Win IBJJF Worlds – In The Gi
Oct 06, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Kaynan Duarte recently weighed in on one of the most popular “what if” debates in grappling: how Gordon Ryan would perform if he ever decided to compete in the gi. Speaking in an interview with...
Gabi Garcia Says You Have To Train In The Gi To Become A No-Gi Champion
Sep 12, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Appearing on the Jits and Giggles Podcast, Gabi Garcia pushed back against the no-gi wave that has swept the sport in recent years, insisting that the gi remains essential for anyone chasing...
Roger Gracie On Gi vs. No-Gi: “No-Gi Is A Young Man’s Game”
Aug 02, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
When a legend like Roger Gracie speaks, the grappling world listens – and this time, the 10-time world champion and ADCC gold medalist recently offered his take on the debate between gi and no-gi...
Sean Strickland Shares Why He Stopped Gi BJJ Training: “I’m Never Wearing That Thing Again”
Jun 25, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Never one to hold back, Sean Strickland recently offered some insight into how one fight in particular changed his views on gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Known for his unfiltered takes and pressure-heavy...
Mark Kerr Recalls His One & Only Gi Training Session: “Never Again”
Jun 15, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Mark Kerr is a name etched into the history of grappling. A two-time NCAA wrestling champion and ADCC absolute champion, Kerr’s reputation was built on raw dominance and elite control. But during a...
Kit Dale: “I’d Be Happy To See The Gi Disappear”
May 14, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Speaking candidly on the Partizan Grappling Podcast, Australian Jiu-Jitsu legend Kit Dale didn’t hold back when sharing his views on the ongoing gi versus no-gi debate. Dale made it clear where he...
Mikey Musumeci Says Heel Hooks Should Be Legal In The Gi
Apr 03, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Mikey Musumeci has recently suggested that heel hooks should be allowed in gi competitions – for black belts. For decades, the absence of heel hooks has been one of the defining differences between...
Nicky Rod Talks Gi Jiu-Jitsu: “Let’s Take This Thing Off”
Mar 21, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Nicky Rodriguez recently explained why he’s never competed in the gi – and why he’s unlikely to ever return to IBJJF events. In an interview with MMA legend Demetrious Johnson, Rodriguez shared...
Owen Jones Explains Why People Like No-Gi More Than Gi Jiu-Jitsu
Mar 19, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
B-Team’s Owen Jones recently shared his thoughts on the distinct challenges of gi and no-gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Jones pointed out that in no-gi, athleticism and explosiveness can create...
Victor Hugo Announces Return To Gi Competition: “The Comeback Is Ready”
Mar 18, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Victor Hugo has just revealed a new custom gi featuring his signature Big Man Flow nickname… Signaling his long-awaited return to gi competition! As one of the top ultra-heavyweight competitors...
Nicholas Meregali Teases Return To Gi Competition: “I Hope That It Will Be Soon”
Feb 27, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Nicholas Meregali has announced that he plans to return to gi competition in the future. A three-time IBJJF World Champion, he was on track for another gold in 2021 before being disqualified for...
Ffion Davies Reveals Why She Favors Gi Over No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu
Jul 24, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Ffion Davies recently joined Rampage Jackson on his podcast to discuss her career and future aspirations. And, well, during the chat, the ADCC world champion somewhat surprisingly revealed that she...
Mikey Musumeci Reveals Why He Won’t Be Competing In The IBJJF Gi World Championship Ever Again
Jul 22, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Mikey Musumeci has officially ended his participation in the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IBJJF) World Championship – in the gi. During a recent Instagram Q&A session,...
Is Nicholas Meregali Organizing His Own Gi Event? “Paying The Athletes More Than Ever…”
Jun 03, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
It appears that Nicholas Meregali is organizing his own gi event/competition – and that it will take place after the ADCC. The news were shared by Meregali himself, via social media: This post...
Nicholas Meregali Says He “Doesn’t Need Training At All” To Compete Against World Champions
May 05, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Nicholas Meregali is well known for speaking his mind loud and clear… Especially because he can back it up with results. Most recently, he shared his thoughts about competing in the gi –...
Matt Serra: “You Need To Be Dangerous In Both Gi & No Gi”
Apr 25, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Matt Serra is not only a former UFC welterweight champion, but also one of the America’s first Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belts under Renzo Gracie and an ADCC silver medalist. Known for his...
Nick Rodriguez Shares If He’ll Ever Compete In Gi Jiu-Jitsu: “Why Would I Wear Pajamas?”
Apr 17, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Nick Rodriguez is one of the top-ranking submission grappling athletes in the world today… But will he ever compete in gi Jiu-Jitsu? That appears to be the question that even his B Team Jiu...
Craig Jones: “The Gi Is Dead… No One Gives A F*ck About It”
Jan 19, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
The rise of no-gi Jiu-Jitsu is obvious… But what does it mean for the gi? Well, Craig Jones thinks that the gi is done for. Namely, when the Club Good Podcast host asked him whether or not...
Join The Epic Roll Revolution: Get The Limited Edition Five Finger Death Punch Gi
Dec 11, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
In the dynamic world of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, there’s a trend rapidly gaining momentum – the market for limited edition custom gis! And, at the forefront of this exciting wave is Epic...
Craig Jones: “There’s No Reason To Have A Uniform Policy, Except…”
Aug 12, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Some Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gyms/academies have a uniform policy that stipulates you can only wear their own gi and no-gi equipment. That is, only the gym’s gis/rashguards and shorts (and spats)....
Sean O’Malley Discusses If MMA Athletes Should Train BJJ In A Gi
Jul 02, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Should mixed martial arts (MMA) athletes learn Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu as a sport in and of itself – separately from MMA? Furthermore, should they start from the beginning, as a white belt…...
Rayron Gracie: “The True Essence Of Jiu-Jitsu Lies In The Gi”
Jun 08, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Rayron Gracie won gold in the brown belt absolute division at the 2023 IBJJF World Championships! And, in an interview with the Gracie Mag, he explained that his mindset played a crucial role in the...
Nicholas Meregali: “I Feel That The Gi Has Lost Ground To Grappling”
Mar 16, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Nicholas Meregali is back to competing in the gi! After being focused solely on no-gi training and competition for the last couple of years, Meregali will compete at Pans. However, he thought that...
