Customer Care

McAnthony Thompson (CEO & Inventor of “The Gi Grip”):

With over three decades of wrestling and martial art experience (Brazilian Jui-Jitsu), McAnthony leads daily operations, inventory management, shipping and receiving, marketing, promotions, content creation, afterschool program coordinator and instructor, and community outreach.

 Arnetta Shaw (COO/CTO)

Arnetta, a skilled professional with an IT background, manages daily operations, community outreach, administrative affairs, ensuring strong connections with customers and clients, leads all technological initiatives ensuring The No-Gi Grip's online presence reflects innovation and excellence.

The No-Gi Grip, LLC

“Hands are this important body part that’s not on our exercise radar,” said Katy Bowman, Kinesiologist & Host of Move Your DNA podcast.

We envision a world where individuals can achieve their fitness training, competition, and recovery goals all with The Gi Grip.

We are committed to promoting hand and grip strength, to all fitness and health enthusiasts, martial artists, and athletes of all genders, ages, and skill levels.

Additionally, promote the positive results our grip strengthener has for those on the path to recovery following hand, wrist, or arm surgeries or injuries requiring physical therapy and rehabilitation.

In 2024, we were awarded 1 st place winners as a new start-up business competition hosted by our local community college. Our innovative patent design grip strengthener was identified as a unique,  only-of-its-kind tool that is multifunctional, versatile, and compact. A product that creates its own niche market. Winning has opened doors to many opportunities, establish new business relationships, and allow us to continue to grow and provide a unique grip strengthening experience for all. #BornInMartialArtsMadeForEveryone