# How do I protect my fingers in BJJ?

Tape your fingers before training - buddy tape weak fingers together or wrap individual joints. Avoid death-gripping the gi; learn to use relaxed, efficient grips. Train no-gi occasionally to give your fingers a break. Some grip-intensive guards destroy fingers over time. Consider grip style when de...

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**Tags:** injury, prevention, gi

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