A BJJ-first grip plan that builds pressure, angles, and no-gi options.
The Bottom Line
You learn collar and sleeve priorities, how to break and immediately re-attach, and how to threaten from top or bottom. The no-gi module helps carry habits across formats. Expect fewer judo throws and more BJJ outcomes like guard retention, passes, and chokes.
⚡️ Quick facts
Best for: Gi or hybrid players
Skip if: You want pure judo
Tech focus: Collar Grip, Sleeve Grip, Grip Breaks, Lapel Control, No-Gi Hand Fighting, Passing Grips, Drills
Biggest takeaway: Make grips threaten something.
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What You'll Learn
Magid Hage shows how to use grips to create fear, angles, and attacks from standup, passing, and guard. You get actionable collar and sleeve mechanics, grip breaks, and drills, then no-gi adaptations.
If you want a BJJ-first perspective that still respects judo fundamentals, this balances both worlds well.
Primary Techniques You'll Drill
- Collar Grip
- Sleeve Grip
- Grip Breaks
- Lapel Control
- No-Gi Hand Fighting
- Passing Grips
- Bottom Grips
- Drills
Format & Level
- Instructional style: System Based, Conceptual, Drill Heavy
- Skill level: All Levels
- Format: Both
- Runtime: 1 hour and 23 minutes
- Volumes: 4
Should You Buy It?
Wait for daily deal. I saw fastest gains when I treated every grip as a threat that forces movement, not just a handle to hold.
Why Magid Hage?
Magid Hage is a Gracie Barra black belt known for world-class lapel control and the baseball bat choke. He competes actively and teaches a threat-first approach. His grip instruction keeps cues short and actionable. The series touches standing and ground equally. Expect practical drills to hardwire habits between rounds.
Community feedback
Here’s a summary of common feedback from platforms like Reddit’s r/bjj.
😍 Why People Love It
- Recommended as a practical intro to hand fighting and takedown setups.
- Community often cites Hage for elite lapel control and baseball choke pedigree.
- Fans like that he covers standing, top, and bottom with simple drills.
🤔 Common Criticisms
- Some focus leans toward lapel-based attacks that not everyone uses.
- Less depth on pure kuzushi than judo specialists.
- Pacing is faster than Danaher-style deep dives, which some dislike.
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Smart Alternatives
- Scientific Gripping Systems For Jiu Jitsu – More structured kuzushi-first gi blueprint. (Price: $79.00, 4 vols)
- Winning Grip Fighting by Jason Hunt – Concept-heavy coach perspective from Meraki. (Price: $79.00, 3 vols)
- Judo Gripping Systems For BJJ by Fernando Yamasaki – Affordable gi gripping fundamentals. (Price: $47.00, 3 vols)
Sources & References
Video Breakdowns
Official listing: View Gorilla Grips on BJJ Fanatics
Additional References
Your next step
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