Finger Tape

You may have seen some guys at your school tape their fingers before class or watched jiu-jitsu stars like Michael Langhi and Andre do battle with a grip full of tape. Have you ever wondered why these guys tape their hands and how to do it correctly? This guide will shed some light on the reasons why we tape our fingers before training and will offer a few methods on how to tape properly. Finger taping is not rocket science, but there are some useful tips and tricks to help you get maximum benefit from your efforts. The last thing we want is a tape job that doesn’t provide support or falls off within the first five minutes of class. Before we learn how to tape, let’s look at why we tape.

Why Tape?

Protect Injuries
It is most common for athletes to tape their fingers when they are injured.