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New Jersey
Genusニュージャージー(Nyū Jājī)
TransliterationTranslation: New Jersey
Overview
New Jersey is a rubber guard position similar to New York but with a key grip difference — the foot is inside (behind the opponent's head) but without overhooking the opponent's arm. [1] In New York, you overhook the arm and have their hand 'zombied' to the mat. The trapped butterfly hook in New Jersey helps keep the guard player on their side, and it can lead to the gogo clinch. [2]
New Jersey10th Planet New Jersey
History & Origin
Developed by Eddie Bravo as part of the 10th Planet rubber guard system. [1]
Effectiveness
Transitional rubber guard position with specific attack chains. [1]
Lineage
Eddie Bravo's 10th Planet system.
Competition Record
Used in EBI and no-gi competition.
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Biomechanical Mechanism
Primary Action — Foot positioned behind opponent's head without overhooking the arm; trapped butterfly hook maintains side position
Key Distinction — New York = overhook the arm + zombie hand to mat; New Jersey = no overhook, butterfly hook retention
Position & Entry
From rubber guard progression — Advance from mission control without establishing the overhook to reach New Jersey instead of New York
Variants
New Jersey to gogo clinch
New Jersey to invisible collar
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Ratings
Risk of injury to the person this technique is applied to
2
Low2/10
Control position
Skill level needed to execute this technique reliably
Advanced
Whether this technique is allowed under major competition rule sets
Restricted
— IJF — Guard pulling penalized as non-combativity — ground...
IJF Sport and Organisation Rules 2025, Article 27PDFLegal
— IBJJF — Legal — guard is fundamental to BJJ, sweeps from ...
IBJJF Rules Book v6.0, June 2024PDF— ADCC — Legal, guard pull penalized -1 point in points por...
ADCC Rules Update, April 2025PDF— Unified MMA — Legal — no penalty for playing guard
Unified Rules of MMA, August 2025PDF— FIAS Sport Sambo — Legal
FIAS International Sambo Competition RulesPDFTraining Notes
✓Part of Eddie Bravo's rubber guard system. Documented in 'Mastering the Rubber Guard' (2006). Appears in Mastering the System episodes 12, 24, 32, 38, 59. The key distinction from New York is the absence of the overhook — this makes New Jersey a more transitional position with different attack chains.
Common Mistakes
!Confusing with New York — must understand the overhook distinction
!Not maintaining the butterfly hook — the hook keeps you on your side
Related Techniques
Counter Techniques
Setup Chain
1Rubber guard → Mission control → Advance to New Jersey (without overhook) → Attack: gogo clinch or progress to invisible collar
Sources & References
Primary Source
Mastering the Rubber Guard (Bravo, 2006)
1BookMastering the Rubber Guard (Bravo, 2006, Victory Belt Publishing)
[1] Mastering the Rubber Guard (Bravo, 2006)
2BookMastering the System episodes 12, 24, 32, 38, 59
3OtherJapanese Combat Sports Katakana Convention
Standard katakana transliteration of Western martial arts terminology (外来語) — used in Japanese MMA, boxing, and BJJ communities
4CitationMastering the Rubber Guard (Bravo, 2006, Victory Belt Publishing)
[1] Mastering the Rubber Guard (Bravo, 2006)
5CitationMastering the System episodes 12, 24, 32, 38, 59
Community
Athletics
Requires
rubber guard flexibility
Key muscles
hip flexors, adductors
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the New Jersey work?
New Jersey is a rubber guard position similar to New York but with a key grip difference — the foot is inside (behind the opponent's head) but without overhooking the opponent's arm. In New York, you overhook the arm and have their hand 'zombied' to the mat.
Where does the New Jersey come from?
Developed by Eddie Bravo as part of the 10th Planet rubber guard system.
Is the New Jersey legal in competition?
IBJJF: legal — Legal — guard is fundamental to BJJ, sweeps from guard score 2 points; IJF: restricted — Guard pulling penalized as non-combativity — groundwork from guard permitted …; ADCC: legal — Legal, guard pull penalized -1 point in points portion; Unified MMA: legal — Legal — no penalty for playing guard; FIAS Sport Sambo: legal — Legal
How dangerous is the New Jersey?
Danger rating 2/10. Control position
How do I set up the New Jersey?
The standard setup chain: Rubber guard → Mission control → Advance to New Jersey (without overhook) → Attack: gogo clinch or progress to invisible collar.
How do I defend against the New Jersey?
Standard counters include: Posture up / Strip the guard / Stand up.
What are the variants of the New Jersey?
Common variants: New Jersey to gogo clinch; New Jersey to invisible collar.
How effective is the New Jersey in competition?
Used in EBI and no-gi competition.
What are common mistakes when doing the New Jersey?
Top errors to watch for: Confusing with New York — must understand the overhook distinction / Not maintaining the butterfly hook — the hook keeps you on your side.
What are other names for the New Jersey?
The New Jersey is also known as Nyū Jājī, New Jersey, 10th Planet New Jersey.