Why Every Athlete Needs Grappz If you’re still relying on buddy taping to protect your fingers, it’s time to upgrade. Here’s why every athlete—from BJJ practitioners to volleyball players—should have a pair of Grappz gloves in their gear bag:

Judo has been around since 1882 and the benefits of this art shine brightly. Throughout time, judokas (those who practice judo) have been known for having incredible athletic attributes, like strength, balance, and flexibility.

Grappz was innovated to protect athletes who are prone to finger jams, sprains, dislocations and breaks. Furthermore, the division of the four fingers into two pairs with compression into two separate sleeves, creating synergy within the two fingers compressed together, Grappz helps increase the strength and control of an athlete’s grip with no sacrifice to mobility. 

Understanding common finger injuries and how they occur provides valuable insight on prevention. The following injuries are the different categories of injuries most commonly suffered by athletes. 

At 12 years old, Ronda Rousey broke her toe in Judo practice and cried in front her mother. Judo Olympic medalist AnnMaria De Mars promptly made her daughter run laps around the gym with the broken toe. By then, her daughter had already made a choice to commit to winning an Olympic medal in Judo.

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Name: Rickson Gracie Style: Brazilian Jiujitsu Accomplishments: 9th Degree BJJ Redbelt. Undefeated in MMA, No Holds Barred, and BJJ Competitions About: Regarded by many as the greatest BJJ practitioner of all time, Rickson Gracie –son of BJJ creator Helio Gracie- became star in the MMA community after the release of his documentary Choke.

The Brazilian Jiujitsu community has enjoyed a massive following and a diverse ever-growing community due to the success it has enjoyed inside the Ultimate Fighting Championships. Statistically 90% of all fights end up on the ground. Because Brazilian Jiujitsu is the most comprehensive ground grappling system in the world, many argue that it is the most practical of all martial arts.