Including Gi in the training cannot hurt, you still learn several different ways to pass the guard that you wouldnt without the GI, and sweeps and many things that without the GI they wouldnt show you,. Plus the bsaics are all the same, controlling the guy on the ground, mounting, etc, so most guys will tell you to mix it up. Renzo says to learn the GI first, then adapt no Gi.
No Gi is the great equalizer when you grapple though. |