# Should I do gi or no-gi competition?

Try both and see what you prefer. Gi competition rewards grip fighting and certain techniques. No-gi is faster and has different submission options. Your training focus should influence your choice. Many competitors do both. Neither is inherently better.

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**Tags:** competition, gi, no-gi

**Source:** [BJJ Notes Knowledge Base](https://www.bjjnotes.app/knowledge-base/should-i-do-gi-or-no-gi-competition)