The Exhumer
SubFamilyザ・エクスヒューマー(Za Ekusuhyūmā)
Translation: The exhumer
Overview
The Exhumer is a rubber guard technique for recovering Mission Control when the opponent has partially escaped, using a digging motion to re-establish the high guard position. [1]
History & Origin
The Exhumer 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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Ratings
Risk of injury to the person this technique is applied to
Guard control position
Skill level needed to execute this technique reliably
Whether this technique is allowed under major competition rule sets
Training Notes
Common Mistakes
Related Techniques
Counter Techniques
Setup Chain
Sources & References
Mastering the Rubber Guard (Bravo, 2006)
[1] Bravo, Mastering the Rubber Guard (2006) — technique description and application
Community
Athletics
Requires above-average hip flexibility
Good grip endurance
Notes
The Exhumer is a 10th Planet position documented in Mastering the Rubber Guard. Part of the system's progression from rubber guard to submissions and sweeps. (Bravo, Mastering the Rubber Guard, 2006)
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the The Exhumer work?
The Exhumer is a rubber guard technique for recovering Mission Control when the opponent has partially escaped, using a digging motion to re-establish the high guard position.
Where does the The Exhumer come from?
The Exhumer is part of Eddie Bravo's 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu system, developed for no-gi and MMA competition.
Is the The Exhumer 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 The Exhumer?
Danger rating 3/10. Guard control position
How do I set up the The Exhumer?
The standard setup chain: Closed guard → Break posture → The Exhumer → Submission or sweep.
How do I defend against the The Exhumer?
Standard counters include: Posture up / Stack / Strip the leg control.
How effective is the The Exhumer in competition?
Used in professional MMA and EBI competition
What are common mistakes when doing the The Exhumer?
Top errors to watch for: Insufficient hip flexibility / Losing head control / Not maintaining posture break.
What are other names for the The Exhumer?
The The Exhumer is also known as Za Ekusuhyūmā, Exhumer, Dig Out Position.