“No grip, no fulcrum. No fulcrum, no leverage. No leverage, no Jiu-Jitsu. Develop a strong, vise-like grip and use it — lay HEAVY HANDS on your opponent!” -Mario Roberto
I love this quote from BJJ Blackbelt Mario Roberto as it sums up the importance of grip training for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Judo, Sambo and all grappling arts quite well.
These are just some of the tools we use. Our newest edition is the Grenade Balls which lowered my pull-up numbers more than I care to admit.
P.S. I mention a secret word when discussing one of the tools. Can you guess what it is? I actually do not condone this little secret.
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Hi, I'm Jason C. Brown. I'm a coach and athlete obsessed with human movement, martial arts and walking the path of mastery. I help BJJ players move better, play better and enjoy their Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu more.
Great article!! Hey Jason trying to send you an e mail but it keeps getting kicked back!!
Obviously, there’s a whole in my game- I can’t even figure out how to spell your mystery word. No Brazilian coach, no Portuguese. No Portuguese, no secret words. No secret words, no fun!
No worries on that mystery word. I actually know nothing about it, just thought it was cool that you can hide inside the Grapple Grips….maybe like some contra-band?
Thanks Marcelo!
Working on that email address now. Please use jason @ kettlebellathletics.com
I bought a pair of grenade balls recently too! They’re a lot of fun!
My Man Boris!!! You are the person that pointed me in their direction. I saw your update on FB. I got the 3 and 4 inch. The 4 inch make me feel very weak
Awesome! I didn’t buy the 4″ – I’m not sure I’d be able to do anything with them! Maybe I’ll get a pair and do some vertical pull-ups (very low to the ground)… Say hello to Pam for me!