The Georgian grip is a style of gripping the belt, or the belt and sleeve that originally comes from Georgian wrestling. The grip eventually made its way into the art of Sambo, due to Sambo players from the eastern European country of Georgia using this particular grip. It is used in Sambo and Judo, by players from the east.
The grip works great in Jiu Jitsu. Most Jiu Jitsu stylists are familiar with most of the standard BJJ and Judo grips, but the Georgian grip can throw some off.
Check out this Georgian ‘Gadauli’ throw from BJJ purple belt and wrestler/Sambist Giorgi Razmadze.
He trains at Ludus team Russia.
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