This is the truth, though I am mainly a no-Gi person, I think Gi is pretty valid for real situations. Gi throws and submissions will work on someone with clothing, and working with the Gi on gets you to feel how grappling with normal clothing on is. Though its proabaly not a good idea to depend on a Gi, knowledge of grappling with clothing grips makes you more well rounded and may help prepare you for an out-of-dojo confrontation. |