The FIRST Leg Lock video you should watch
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Noogie Control·Brandon Mccaghren
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Noogie Control
SubFamilyヌーギーコントロール(Nūgī Kontorōru)
Translation: Noogie control
Overview
History & Origin
Noogie 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 Noogie Control
Position & Entry
From closed guard — Transition to Noogie Control
Variants
Not yet documented
Videos
9 MUST Know BJJ Traps | Gi & Nogi
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Noogie Control·Jordan Teaches Jiujitsu
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What Instructors Say
The provided transcripts do not contain substantive instruction on 'Noogie Control' as a discrete technique. Brandon Mccaghren's video focuses exclusively on foundational leg-lock mechanics, principles, and positions—covering heel hook mechanics, body positioning (staying curled like Sonic the Hedgehog), timing principles, the pin-isolate-break sequence, and when to bail from leg-lock attempts. Jordan Teaches Jiujitsu's video catalogs nine baiting traps across gi and nogi contexts, emphasizing setups for chokes, arm bars, sweeps, and back takes, but makes no reference to noogie control. Neither instructor discusses noogie control—which appears to be a 10th Planet Guard-specific technique—in these transcripts. The material provided is peripheral to the requested technique and offers no direct pedagogical content suitable for synthesizing an encyclopedia entry on noogie control mechanics, applications, or theory.
Synthesized from 2 instructors
- Brandon Mccaghren — The FIRST Leg Lock video you should watch: Comprehensive leg-lock foundational principles; no noogie control content
- Jordan Teaches Jiujitsu — 9 MUST Know BJJ Traps | Gi & Nogi: Baiting and trapping strategies across submissions; no noogie control content
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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 → Noogie 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
Noogie control is a 10th Planet position documented in Mastering the Rubber Guard. Uses forearm pressure on the opponent's face/head as a control mechanism from bottom position. (Bravo, Mastering the Rubber Guard, 2006)
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I set up an arm bar by threatening a choke?
Threaten a cross collar choke by placing your first hand on the collar. When you go to place your second choking hand on the lapel, your opponent will typically reach across to block the grip, which forces their elbow higher and gives you the space to bring your hips up into position for an arm bar. According to Jordan Teaches Jiujitsu, if they don't defend the neck, you can finish the choke, but most opponents will defend and you'll have the arm bar waiting.
What's the key to making triangle traps work in the guard?
Jordan Teaches Jiujitsu emphasizes that you must make your opponent post their hand on the mat as bait—go for the hip bump sweep strongly enough that they feel they need to post out far, which gives you room to get your leg over their arm for the triangle. Additionally, ensure you grab your shin before locking up the triangle to prevent your opponent from posturing up or stacking you.
How do I counter an omoplata when my opponent tries to roll out?
Allow your opponent to roll out of the omoplata, but position yourself to counter immediately with an arm bar. Make sure to move your knee so they have room to roll, and as they do, switch to controlling their wrist with two hands to set up the arm bar, according to Jordan Teaches Jiujitsu.
What makes a triangle choke effective once it's locked?
Jordan Teaches Jiujitsu stresses the importance of having a good bite on your triangle with zero space or gap between your leg and your opponent's neck—this ensures all the pressure is choke and makes it super tight. If you can see space in the triangle, it won't be effective.
How does the Noogie Control work?
Noogie Control uses the knuckles pressed into the opponent's temple or forehead from guard to create discomfort and force posture changes that open submissions. Eddie Bravo developed this as an MMA-specific tactic.
Where does the Noogie Control come from?
Noogie Control is part of Eddie Bravo's 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu system, developed for no-gi and MMA competition.
Is the Noogie 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 Noogie Control?
Danger rating 3/10. Guard control position
How do I set up the Noogie Control?
The standard setup chain: Closed guard → Break posture → Noogie Control → Submission or sweep.
How do I defend against the Noogie Control?
Standard counters include: Posture up / Stack / Strip the leg control.
How effective is the Noogie Control in competition?
Used in professional MMA and EBI competition
What are common mistakes when doing the Noogie Control?
Top errors to watch for: Insufficient hip flexibility / Losing head control / Not maintaining posture break.
What are other names for the Noogie Control?
The Noogie Control is also known as Nūgī Kontorōru, Noogie, Head Pressure Control.