The Ink Problem: How Rashguard Printing Affects Grip and Slide in No-Gi
Sublimation, screen print, or blank fabric — the way a rashguard is printed changes how it slides under an opponent’s grip. Here’s what the ink is actually doing to your rolls.
Sublimation, screen print, or blank fabric — the way a rashguard is printed changes how it slides under an opponent’s grip. Here’s what the ink is actually doing to your rolls.
Behind every ADCC and PGF broadcast is a quieter story: why elite no-gi competitors choose the rashguards they wear, and what that decision reveals about fit, sponsorship, and grip fighting at the highest level.
Quick Answer: No-gi grip fighting is the battle for dominant hand and body position before a takedown or guard pull is established. The key positions — underhook, collar tie, arm drag, and wrist control — each create a different attack pathway. Winning the grip exchange determines who dictates the match, not who has the better…
In no-gi, every wrinkle of loose fabric is a handle. Here’s how rashguard fit decides who wins the grip fight before a single submission is on the table.