no-gi
Rashguard and shorts
No-gi refers to grappling martial arts practiced without the traditional uniform (gi or kimono), wearing instead shorts and a rash guard.
The distinction matters because techniques differ—without the gi's fabric to grip, practitioners rely more on body holds and underhooks: I prefer no-gi because it translates better to MMA.
Most commonly associated with Brazilian jiu-jitsu and submission wrestling.
Yielding to another's will
- BJJGround-based submission grappling
- wrestlingCombat sport requiring holds
- chokesObstructs the throat
- armlocksGrappling submission holds
leglocks · takedowns · guard · mount · kimura · guillotine · triangle · heel hook
Fitted water sports top
- spatsMinor verbal clashes
- shortsAbbreviated lower garments
- compressionForcing into smaller space
- boardshortsLoose swimwear for surfing
gripless · synthetic · moisture-wicking · fitted · athletic wear · lycra · polyester · sleeveless
Hole-making by rotation
- rollingTurning over repeatedly
- sparringPractice combat training
- roundsAmmunition or bout divisions
- matFlat floor covering
academy · conditioning · partner · warm-up · techniques · instruction · competition prep · cardio
submission
Yielding to another's will
armlocks · leglocks · takedowns · guard · mount · kimura · guillotine · triangle · heel hook · scrambles
rashguard
Fitted water sports top
- spatsMinor verbal clashes
- shortsAbbreviated lower garments
- compressionForcing into smaller space
boardshorts · gripless · synthetic · moisture-wicking · fitted · athletic wear · lycra · polyester · sleeveless · minimalist
drilling
Hole-making by rotation
mat · academy · conditioning · partner · warm-up · techniques · instruction · competition prep · cardio · strength