Back Escape No-Gi: 7 Keys to Get Out
Escaping back control in no-gi comes down to sequence, not panic. Here are the 7 keys that actually get you out.
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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.
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The Compression Math Behind a Properly Fitted Men’s Rashguard
Most men size a rashguard like a t-shirt. Elite no-gi competitors size it like compression gear — and the difference shows up the moment you scramble.
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The Wash-Cycle Test: How Long a Men’s Rashguard Actually Survives Before It Fails You
Most men judge a rashguard by how it looks on day one. The real test is what’s left of the compression, the seams, and the grip after a hundred washes and a hundred rolls.
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Short Sleeve or Long Sleeve? The Real Trade-Offs in a Men’s Rashguard
Most men pick a rashguard by color and logo. Here’s what actually separates a good one from a bad one: sizing, sleeve length, compression, seams, and how long it survives the wash.
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How to Choose a No-Gi Rashguard for BJJ and Grappling in 2026
A no-gi grappler’s rashguard gets more wear than any other piece of gear in the bag. Here’s how compression, sleeve length, fabric weight, and seam construction actually decide whether one lasts six months or two years.
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No-Gi Baseball Choke: 7 Keys to the Finish
The no-gi baseball choke replaces the gi collar with a gable grip or S-grip behind the neck, then finishes with the same scissoring hand position you’d use to hold a bat — one palm up, one palm down. It works from top side control, knee-on-belly, or turtle, and it attacks the trachea and both carotid…
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The Hematoma Clock: Why the First 48 Hours Decide If You Get Cauliflower Ear
Cauliflower ear isn’t caused by a single hard shot — it’s caused by what you do (or don’t do) in the hours after. Here’s the actual biological timeline behind ear hematomas in no-gi grappling, and the narrow window where prevention still works.
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No-Gi Ear Guards: Why Most Grapplers Quit Wearing Them
Most grapplers buy ear guards after their first cauliflower ear scare, then quietly stop wearing them within weeks. Here’s the real pattern behind the drop-off and how serious no-gi athletes fix it.
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Inside a No-Gi Competitor’s Gear Bag: What Actually Matters
A practical breakdown of what actually goes into a no-gi grappler’s gear bag — from rashguard fabric to mouthguard fit — and why the small details matter more than brand names.
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Felipe Pena Makes ADCC History | No-Gi Weekly Sep 14–20, 2026
Felipe Pena becomes ADCC’s first two-time Absolute champion, Helena Crevar makes history at 19, Luke Griffith stuns Kaynan Duarte, and Gordon Ryan was one match away from fighting for gold himself.
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PGF Season 10: Huge 8-Team Expansion
PGF Season 10 doubles the league from 4 to 8 teams, adding four new franchises backed by seven-figure deals and creating 80 professional grappling roster spots.
