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Grappling No-Gi and Grappling Gi

Grappling is a non-striking hybrid style formed of wrestling, jiu jitsu, sambo, and many other submission fighting styles which consists of applying submission holds and choking techniques in order to make the opponent abandon the fight. Grappling plays an important role in the practice of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) and is considered an effective form of self-defense. Submission fighting is traditionally practiced with and without kimono (Gi), while some athletes prefer one style over the other, most of them enjoy practicing and competing in both. Therefore, tournaments generally take place in Gi and No-Gi divisions to enable all submission fighters to compete to their highest ability no matter what their fighting background might be. The Grappling Gi practitioner’s uniform is similar to a judo gi, but often with tighter cuffs on the pants and jacket. No-Gi grapplers usually wear board shorts and a tight-fitting sleeveless, short sleeve or long sleeve rashguard.