# Should I train gi or no-gi as a beginner?

Start with whatever your gym offers more of. If you have a choice, gi training forces you to be precise because escaping grips requires good technique. No-gi lets you move faster but can encourage sloppy habits. Ideally, do both from the start. The skills transfer between styles, and you will discov...

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