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
SubFamilyマッドドッグコントロール(Maddo Doggu Kontorōru)
Translation: Mud dog control
Overview
Mud Dog Control is a rubber guard position maintaining an underhook from bottom while the legs control posture, creating a platform for back takes and sweeps. [1]
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History & Origin
Mud Dog Control is part of Eddie Bravo's 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu system, developed for no-gi and MMA competition. [1]
Effectiveness
Proven in professional MMA and no-gi grappling competition by 10th Planet practitioners. [1]
Lineage
10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu; Eddie Bravo lineage. [1]
Competition Record
Used in professional MMA and EBI competition
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Biomechanical Mechanism
Primary Action — 10th Planet guard mechanics for Mud Dog Control
Position & Entry
From closed guard — Transition to Mud Dog Control
Variants
Not yet documented
Videos
Rubber Guard Cradle | Weird Jiu-Jitsu Position
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Mud Dog Control·Knight Jiu-Jitsu
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Rubber Guard Basic Path- Mike Dewitt Jr
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Mud Dog Control·Superhero Jiu Jitsu Academy
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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
Guard 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
✓Requires flexibility for rubber guard positions (Bravo, 2006)
✓Drill no-gi specific grips
Common Mistakes
!Insufficient hip flexibility
!Losing head control
!Not maintaining posture break
Related Techniques
Counter Techniques
Setup Chain
1Closed guard → Break posture → Mud Dog Control → Submission or sweep
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
Requires above-average hip flexibility
Good grip endurance
Notes
Mud Dog control is a 10th Planet position documented in Mastering the Rubber Guard. Part of Bravo's bottom game system designed for MMA where closed guard exposes the bottom player to ground-and-pound. (Bravo, Mastering the Rubber Guard, 2006)
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.
How does the Mud Dog Control work?
Mud Dog Control is a rubber guard position maintaining an underhook from bottom while the legs control posture, creating a platform for back takes and sweeps.
Where does the Mud Dog Control come from?
Mud Dog Control is part of Eddie Bravo's 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu system, developed for no-gi and MMA competition.
Is the Mud Dog Control 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 Mud Dog Control?
Danger rating 3/10. Guard control position
How do I set up the Mud Dog Control?
The standard setup chain: Closed guard → Break posture → Mud Dog Control → Submission or sweep.
How do I defend against the Mud Dog Control?
Standard counters include: Posture up / Stack / Strip the leg control.
How effective is the Mud Dog Control in competition?
Used in professional MMA and EBI competition
What are common mistakes when doing the Mud Dog Control?
Top errors to watch for: Insufficient hip flexibility / Losing head control / Not maintaining posture break.
What are other names for the Mud Dog Control?
The Mud Dog Control is also known as Maddo Doggu Kontorōru, Mud Dog, Underhook Guard Control.