10th Planet 101 - Rubber Guard (Triangle Choke & Inside Position)
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Mud Dog Control·Brandon Mccaghren
Bmac discusses the KEY DEETS to help maintain a strong Rubber Guard and prevent yourself from getting crushed. The Meath…
Mud Dog Control
SubFamilyTranslation: Mud dog контрол
Overview
Mud Dog Control е позиция от ръбър гард, при която долният боец поддържа ъндърхук, докато краката контролират стойката на противника, създавайки платформа за завземане на гърба и обрати. [1]
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History & Origin
Mud Dog Control е част от системата 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu на Еди Браво, разработена за no-gi и MMA състезания. [1]
Effectiveness
Доказана в професионален MMA и no-gi грапъл от практикуващи 10th Planet. [1]
Lineage
10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu; линия на Еди Браво. [1]
Competition Record
Използван в професионален MMA и на EBI турнири
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Biomechanical Mechanism
Основно действие — Механика на гарда по системата на 10th Planet за Mud Dog Control
Position & Entry
От затворен гард — Преход към Mud Dog Control
Variants
Not yet documented
Videos
Rubber Guard Basic Path- Mike Dewitt Jr
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Mud Dog Control·Superhero Jiu Jitsu Academy
10th Planet Springfield Head Instructor Mike Dewitt Jr Rubber Guard Basic Path The basic path of Rubber Guard goes throu…
Rubber Guard Cradle | Weird Jiu-Jitsu Position
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Mud Dog Control·Knight Jiu-Jitsu
Hundreds more class instruction videos at Patreon.com/KnightJiuJitsu Firstly, I don't know what else to call this posit…
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3 videosWhat Instructors Say
Mud Dog Control is an advanced position within the 10th Planet rubber guard system that emphasizes maintaining tight knee pinch and positional control from closed guard. According to instructors across Knight Jiu-Jitsu, Superhero Jiu Jitsu Academy, and Brandon Mccaghren's 10th Planet 101 series, the position develops from breaking opponent posture in closed guard and establishing what is termed "New York" or the transition into controlling the opponent's trapped limbs with the guard player's legs framing the neck and face. Knight Jiu-Jitsu demonstrates entry through an underneath cradle achieved by hip escaping and scooping the opponent's leg, creating opportunities for submissions including go-go platas, arm bars, and neck chokes by maintaining leg control around the head and arm. Superhero Jiu Jitsu Academy emphasizes the critical importance of the knee pinch staying tight throughout transitions—particularly when clearing the neck—to prevent the opponent from escaping or reversing position, describing this as essential for progressing through 10th Planet belt levels. Brandon Mccaghren stresses that practitioners should maintain spatial dominance by controlling the opponent's inside position and pivoting the hips rather than forcing movements, allowing the position to naturally evolve into submissions based on opponent resistance. All three instructors agree that keeping the opponent's posture broken and the guard player's legs pinched tightly around the centerline is fundamental to the position's effectiveness.
Synthesized from 3 instructors
- Knight Jiu-Jitsu — Rubber Guard Cradle | Weird Jiu-Jitsu Position: Detailed entry mechanics from closed guard through hip escape and leg scoop to establish underneath cradle control; demonstrated multiple submission chains including go-go plata, arm bar, Kimura, and neck choke from the position while maintaining leg control around opponent's head and arm.
- Superhero Jiu Jitsu Academy — Rubber Guard Basic Path- Mike Dewitt Jr: Established terminology (Mission Control, Zombie, New York, Chill Dog) and emphasized the critical principle of maintaining tight knee pinch and neck control throughout position transitions; highlighted that releasing pressure during transitions allows opponent escape, particularly when moving from New York to subsequent positions.
- Brandon Mccaghren — 10th Planet 101 - Rubber Guard (Triangle Choke & Inside Position): Focused on principles-based approach emphasizing spatial dominance, inside position control, and hip pivoting rather than forcing mechanics; explained how to maintain frame pressure and respond dynamically to opponent resistance while staying in position rather than committing prematurely to specific techniques.
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Ratings
Risk of injury to the person this technique is applied to
3
Moderate3/10
Позиция за контрол от гард
Skill level needed to execute this technique reliably
Advanced
Whether this technique is allowed under major competition rule sets
Restricted
— IJF — Дърпането на гард се наказва като пасивност — работ...
IJF Sport and Organisation Rules 2025, Article 27PDFLegal
— IBJJF — Разрешено — гардът е основен елемент в BJJ, обрат...
IBJJF Rules Book v6.0, June 2024PDF— ADCC — Разрешено, дърпането на гард се наказва с -1 точка...
ADCC Rules Update, April 2025PDF— Unified MMA — Разрешено — игра от гард не се наказва
Unified Rules of MMA, August 2025PDF— FIAS Sport Sambo — Разрешено
FIAS International Sambo Competition RulesPDFTraining Notes
✓Изисква гъвкавост за позициите на ръбър гард (Bravo, 2006)
✓Отработвайте захватите, специфични за no-gi
Common Mistakes
!Недостатъчна гъвкавост в бедрата
!Загуба на контрол над главата
!Неподдържане на нарушената стойка
Related Techniques
Counter Techniques
Setup Chain
1Затворен гард → Нарушаване на стойката → Mud Dog Control → Финишираща техника или обрат
Sources & References
Primary Source
Mastering the Rubber Guard (Bravo, 2006)
1Book[1] Bravo, E. with Krauss, E. and Cordoza, G. (2006). Mastering the Rubber Guard: Jiu-Jitsu for Mixed Martial Arts Competition. Victory Belt Publishing.
2Citation[1] Bravo, E. with Krauss, E. and Cordoza, G. (2006). Mastering the Rubber Guard: Jiu-Jitsu for Mixed Martial Arts Competition. Victory Belt Publishing.
[1] Bravo, Mastering the Rubber Guard (2006) — technique description and application
Community
Athletics
Изисква гъвкавост на бедрата над средното ниво
Добра издръжливост на захвата
Notes
Mud Dog контролът е позиция от системата 10th Planet, документирана в „Mastering the Rubber Guard.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I keep my opponent from escaping once I'm in the rubber guard position?
Keep your knee pinch extremely tight throughout the technique. According to Superhero Jiu-Jitsu Academy, if you release pressure as you transition, your opponent will turn and escape, so maintaining that knee pinch is critical when clearing the neck to prevent them from running.
What's the correct foot placement for the rubber guard cradle?
Start in closed guard and cross your ankles low around your opponent's butt while squeezing. When transitioning, drape over your ankle (not your knee), and keep your knee coming up toward your chest while maintaining control of the hip.
How do I progress from closed guard into mission control?
After establishing the initial rubber guard, hip escape to one side while keeping your opponent's posture down, then bring that ankle up along their back to your wrist to achieve mission control. Maintain a tight knee pinch and control the crown of their head throughout.
What should I focus on with my upper body in the rubber guard?
Keep your arms tight around the neck and control the crown of the head rather than keeping your arms low. Mike Dewitt Jr. emphasizes not wanting your opponent to look up, as that allows them to posture up and escape.
Как работи Mud Dog Control?
Mud Dog Control е позиция от ръбър гард, при която долният боец поддържа ъндърхук, докато краката контролират стойката на противника, създавайки платформа за завземане на гърба и обрати.
Откъде произлиза Mud Dog Control?
Mud Dog Control е част от системата 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu на Еди Браво, разработена за no-gi и MMA състезания.
Разрешена ли е Mud Dog Control в състезания?
IBJJF: легална — Разрешено — гардът е основен елемент в BJJ, обратите от гард носят 2 точки; IJF: ограничена — Дърпането на гард се наказва като пасивност — работа на земята от гард е разр…; ADCC: легална — Разрешено, дърпането на гард се наказва с -1 точка в точковата фаза; Unified MMA: легална — Разрешено — игра от гард не се наказва; FIAS Sport Sambo: легална — Разрешено
Колко опасна е Mud Dog Control?
Оценка на опасност 3/10. Позиция за контрол от гард
Как се подготвя Mud Dog Control?
Стандартната верига за подготовка: Затворен гард → Нарушаване на стойката → Mud Dog Control → Финишираща техника или обрат.
Как да се защитя срещу Mud Dog Control?
Стандартните контри включват: Изправяне на стойката / Натискане с тяло (stack) / Освобождаване от контрола на краката.
Колко ефективна е Mud Dog Control в състезания?
Използван в професионален MMA и на EBI турнири
Какви са честите грешки при изпълнение на Mud Dog Control?
Основни грешки, за които да внимавате: Недостатъчна гъвкавост в бедрата / Загуба на контрол над главата / Неподдържане на нарушената стойка.
Какви други имена има Mud Dog Control?
Mud Dog Control е известна също като Maddo Doggu Kontorōru, Mud Dog, Underhook Guard Control.