Nogi Hacks Ep. 9 - Jail Break
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Standard Jailbreak
Genusジェイルブレイク(Jeiru Bureiku)
TransliterationTranslation: jailbreak
Overview
The Jailbreak is a side control escape from the 10th Planet system where the bottom player tucks a foot between the opponent's legs to create space and prevent full side control establishment, allowing transition to guard recovery or attacking position. [1] Eddie Bravo famously used it at ADCC 2003 against Royler Gracie — from side control, he hit the jailbreak, transitioned to mission control, attacked from crackhead control, and ultimately submitted Gracie with a triangle. [2]
Jailbreak10th Planet JailbreakSide Control Escape
History & Origin
Developed by Eddie Bravo. Used famously at ADCC 2003 vs Royler Gracie. [1]
Effectiveness
Proven at ADCC level — Bravo used it to escape side control and ultimately submit Royler Gracie. [1]
Lineage
Eddie Bravo's 10th Planet system. Proven at ADCC 2003.
Competition Record
Eddie Bravo vs Royler Gracie, ADCC 2003 — jailbreak to mission control to triangle submission.
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Biomechanical Mechanism
Primary Action — Tuck foot between opponent's legs from bottom side control to create space
Transitional — The space created allows guard recovery or transition to rubber guard attacks
Position & Entry
From bottom side control — Tuck near-side foot between opponent's legs to create the initial space
Variants
Standard jailbreak — foot tuck to create space
Jailbreak to mission control — transition directly to rubber guard
Jailbreak to half guard — recover half guard from the space created
Videos
1 video
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Ratings
Risk of injury to the person this technique is applied to
1
Low1/10
Defensive escape
Skill level needed to execute this technique reliably
Intermediate
Whether this technique is allowed under major competition rule sets
— Unified MMA — Legal defensive technique
Unified Rules of MMA, August 2025PDF— IBJJF — Legal — escapes and sweeps are fundamental to BJJ...
IBJJF Rules Book v6.0, June 2024PDF— IJF — Legal
IJF Sport and Organisation Rules 2025, Article 27PDF— 4 from mount/back
ADCC Rules Update, April 2025PDF— FIAS Sport Sambo — Legal
FIAS International Sambo Competition RulesPDF— FIAS Combat Sambo — Legal
FIAS Combat Sambo RulesPDFTraining Notes
✓Documented in 'Mastering the Rubber Guard' (2006). Also in Mastering the System episode 10. The technique gained fame from Eddie Bravo's ADCC 2003 match against Royler Gracie, where the jailbreak initiated the sequence that led to a historic triangle choke submission.
Common Mistakes
!Not tucking the foot deep enough
!Not immediately transitioning to guard
!Staying passive after creating space
Related Techniques
Counter Techniques
Setup Chain
1Bottom side control → Tuck foot between opponent's legs → Create space → Recover guard or transition to rubber guard → Attack
Sources & References
Primary Source
Mastering the Rubber Guard (Bravo, 2006)
1BookMastering the Rubber Guard (Bravo, 2006)
[1] Mastering the Rubber Guard (Bravo, 2006)
2BookMastering the System episode 10
[2] ADCC 2003 match: Bravo vs Royler Gracie
3BookADCC 2003 — Bravo vs Royler Gracie match footage
4OtherJapanese Combat Sports Katakana Convention
Standard katakana transliteration of Western martial arts terminology (外来語) — used in Japanese MMA, boxing, and BJJ communities
5CitationMastering the Rubber Guard (Bravo, 2006)
[1] Mastering the Rubber Guard (Bravo, 2006)
6CitationMastering the System episode 10
[2] ADCC 2003 match: Bravo vs Royler Gracie
7CitationADCC 2003 — Bravo vs Royler Gracie match footage
Community
Athletics
Requires
hip mobility, ability to create space under pressure
Key muscles
hip flexors, core
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the first thing I should focus on when trapped in side control?
According to Nogi Hacks, it's really important to try and make some kind of space. You always have to go back to your fundamentals—your base, which means bridges and shrimps—to learn how to move and start making space and creating angles.
How do I set up the butterfly hooks in the jailbreak escape?
Grip the toes (not the ankle) of the leg closest to your opponent's head and shoulder, then slide that foot into their thigh to create butterfly hooks. Flex your foot to hold them in place, then you can let go of your toes and begin pummeling your hand through.
What's the correct hand position when pummeling in the jailbreak?
According to Nogi Hacks, when pummeling your hand through, only bring it to the wrist—don't bring your elbow all the way through. This allows you to peek your little hand out of their hip and create pressure on their frame.
Should I bridge towards my opponent's head or body when escaping?
Nogi Hacks emphasizes you should always bridge towards your opponent and slip your arm through—never bridge towards their head, as that gives up your back and leaves you vulnerable to an easy armbar.
How does the Standard Jailbreak work?
The Jailbreak is a side control escape from the 10th Planet system where the bottom player tucks a foot between the opponent's legs to create space and prevent full side control establishment, allowing transition to guard recovery or attacking position. Eddie Bravo famously used it at ADCC 2003 against Royler Gracie — from side control, he hit the jailbreak, transitioned to mission control, attacked from crackhead control, and ultimately submitted Gracie with a triangle.
Where does the Standard Jailbreak come from?
Developed by Eddie Bravo. Used famously at ADCC 2003 vs Royler Gracie.
Is the Standard Jailbreak legal in competition?
Unified MMA: legal — Legal defensive technique; IBJJF: legal — Legal — escapes and sweeps are fundamental to BJJ, sweep from bottom scores 2…; IJF: legal — Legal; ADCC: legal — Legal, sweep scores 2 points (4 from mount/back); FIAS Sport Sambo: legal — Legal; FIAS Combat Sambo: legal — Legal
How dangerous is the Standard Jailbreak?
Danger rating 1/10. Defensive escape
How do I set up the Standard Jailbreak?
The standard setup chain: Bottom side control → Tuck foot between opponent's legs → Create space → Recover guard or transition to rubber guard → Attack.
How do I defend against the Standard Jailbreak?
Standard counters include: Maintain heavy crossface — prevent the foot tuck / Control the near hip — block the insertion / Transition to mount — advance position before the escape.
What are the variants of the Standard Jailbreak?
Common variants: Standard jailbreak (foot tuck to create space); Jailbreak to mission control (transition directly to rubber guard); Jailbreak to half guard (recover half guard from the space created).
How effective is the Standard Jailbreak in competition?
Eddie Bravo vs Royler Gracie, ADCC 2003 — jailbreak to mission control to triangle submission.
What are common mistakes when doing the Standard Jailbreak?
Top errors to watch for: Not tucking the foot deep enough / Not immediately transitioning to guard / Staying passive after creating space.
What are other names for the Standard Jailbreak?
The Standard Jailbreak is also known as Jeiru Bureiku, Jailbreak, 10th Planet Jailbreak, Side Control Escape.