u/SpillyDillie

I just finished my second competition as a white belt and have found that I continue to gravitate towards getting a Georgian grip in the higher stakes Shiai setting. I won my first two matches through harai goshi and multiple sumi gaeshi’s from this grip. The 3rd and 4th matches, I didn’t get the grip once due to my opponent’s defense and body type (taller than me).

I’ve read that it is limiting to just try and stick with the Georgian or other belt grip. Is there an alternative grip system that can mesh with the Georgian for when I can’t get over the back or while I’m working towards it?

Don’t want to handicap myself to just the Georgian grip but also want to use it because it works really well when I can get it.