BJJ Finger Strap

In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, your fingers never really rest. Collar and sleeve grips, spider and lasso guard, pant grips, hand fighting: every round loads your finger joints, and a finger caught in a sleeve during a scramble can bend the wrong way in a split second. That's why so many BJJ athletes tape their fingers before rolling.

Why BJJ athletes protect their fingers

• Gi grips: spider, lasso and collar grips put sustained tension on the same joints, round after round.
• Caught fingers: a finger trapped in a sleeve or a pant leg during a pass or a scramble gets twisted sideways. That is the classic way to sprain the middle joint of the finger. Read: why your fingers take such a beating in BJJ.
• No-gi too: wrist control, hand fighting and frames bend and jam fingers at full speed.

The problem with tape

A roll of tape works, but you have to wrap it before every session, it comes loose with sweat halfway through a round, and it ends up in the bin with sticky residue on your skin. Over a season of training three or four times a week, the rolls add up. Compare the alternatives to tape.

Towa: a reusable finger strap for BJJ

Each Towa strap is a single piece: two rings joined by a bridge. Slide it onto the finger, one ring on each side of the joint, and the bridge keeps the joint supported while you grip.

• Fast: on and off in seconds, no scissors needed.
• Custom fit: heat-mold it once so it fits your finger (see the fitting guide).
• Reusable and washable: one set lasts hundreds of sessions.
• No glue: nothing sticks to your skin or your gi.

Which set for BJJ?

• 2-hands set: 8 straps. The natural choice if you play gi guard, where both hands grip all the time.
• 1-hand set: 4 straps, if only one hand needs support.

Not sure about your size? The size guide gives it to you in one minute with your phone and any card the size of a bank card.

FAQ

Do Towa straps get in the way of gripping?
They support the joint without covering your palm or fingertips, so you keep the feel of the gi.

Gi or no-gi?
Both: the strap sits on the finger, whatever you are gripping. If you mostly train no-gi, see our grappling finger strap page.

How do I clean them?
Wash with soap and water after training, then let them air dry.

Also training judo? See our judo finger strap page and the Sports page.