Gi or No-Gi? Here’s What Nobody Told Me... 🤔

Explore both styles and see which one speaks to you.

Hey buddy,

Let's resolve this issue definitively.

Gi or no-gi—which is better?

I used to think it was an easy choice. Like, if you wanna look like a ninja, go gi. If you wanna look like a UFC fighter, go no-gi. Boom. Done.

But oh man… I had no idea how deep this rabbit hole really goes.

Let me break it down the way I wish someone explained it to me back when I was just a confused white belt sweating through my first rashguard. 😅

Gi Jiu-Jitsu: Slower, Grippier, More Technical

The gi feels like playing chess with sleeves. You’ve got lapels to grab, collars to choke, and pants to control your opponent’s legs.

You can stall a little, set up sneaky submissions, and rely more on technique than brute strength.

And when you’re tired? Just hold onto their collar and catch your breath. 😂

But let me warn you—if your opponent knows how to use your gi against you… you’re gonna feel like a fly stuck in a spider’s web.

No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu: Fast, Slippery, and All Gas

No-gi is like trying to catch a greased-up watermelon. There’s no gi to grab, less friction, and everything moves FAST.

You’ll need speed, cardio, and slick transitions to survive.

Plus, almost every technique in no-gi transfers perfectly to MMA and real-life self-defense. (You ever seen someone wearing a kimono in a street fight? Me neither.)

But here’s the downside… no-gi is less forgiving. One slip and you’re eating mat.

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So… Which One’s Better?

Here’s the truth nobody tells you:

• Gi makes you more technical.

• No-gi makes you more athletic.

• Both make you better.

If your goal is MMA or self-defense, start with no-gi. If you want to compete under strict rulesets or develop deep technique, gi is your game.

But honestly? Try both. Especially if you’re new.

Gi builds grip strength, patience, and escape skills. No-gi builds reflexes, explosiveness, and control under pressure.

And switching between the two keeps your game fresh—and humbles you real quick. 😅

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What I Wish I Knew Day 1:

• No-gi is not easier. It’s faster, slipperier, and harder to stall.

• Gi won’t save you if you don’t know how to use it right.

• Mixing both makes you a monster in either.

So don’t pick sides too soon. Explore both styles and see which one speaks to you.

Who knows? You might be a no-gi savage during the week… and a gi samurai on Sundays. 😉

Keep rolling and keep learning. 

P.S. What’s your favorite style and why? Hit reply. I’d love to hear your take—and might feature you in a future email!