# What is the difference between gi and no-gi BJJ?

In gi, you wear a thick cotton jacket and pants that people grab to control you. The grips slow everything down and create unique choking and sweeping opportunities. In no-gi, you wear tight athletic clothes with nothing to grab, so the action is faster and slipperier. Gi feels like a chess match; n...

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