Mounted Rubber Guard - 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu
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The ExhumerΒ·Brandon Mccaghren
Most people think of Rubber Guard as a bottom game, but when you apply these mechanics from the mount, you unlock an intβ¦
Translation: The exhumer
Range & classification
Category
Strike & defenceLocksClose rangeFighting multiple people
Distance
CloseMiddleLong
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]
ExhumerDig Out Position
History & Origin
The Exhumer is part of Eddie Bravo's 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu system, developed for no-gi and MMA competition. [1]
Country of originΒ· shown in random order
- Brazil10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu, MMA, No-Gi BJJ
- USAMMA
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 β 10th Planet guard mechanics for The Exhumer
Position & Entry
From closed guard β Transition to The Exhumer
Variants
Not yet documented
Videos
1 video
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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
β IJF β Guard pulling penalized as non-combativity β ground...
IJF Sport and Organisation Rules 2025, Article 27PDFLegal
β IBJJF β Legal β guard is fundamental to BJJ, sweeps from ...
IBJJF Rules Book v6.0, June 2024PDFβ ADCC β Legal, guard pull penalized -1 point in points por...
ADCC Rules Update, April 2025PDFβ Unified MMA β Legal β no penalty for playing guard
Unified Rules of MMA, August 2025PDFβ FIAS Sport Sambo β Legal
FIAS International Sambo Competition RulesPDFTraining Notes
βRequires flexibility for rubber guard positions (Bravo, 2006)
βDrill no-gi specific grips
Common Mistakes
!Insufficient hip flexibility
!Losing head control
!Not maintaining posture break
Related Techniques
Counter Techniques
Setup Chain
1Closed guard β Break posture β The Exhumer β 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) β 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
When should I use The Exhumer in mounted position?
Brandon Mccaghren notes that he primarily uses this technique on his rubber guard side, so it works best when you have that setup established in mount.
How do I transition into The Exhumer once I'm mounted?
Pop up on your knee or foot, then palm your opponent and drive their face toward the ground to establish control.
Does The Exhumer work better in striking or grappling?
Brandon Mccaghren explains that in a striking context, the technique becomes very easy to executeβyou simply hit your opponent and stick your fist to the floor to control their head.
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 β Legal β guard is fundamental to BJJ, sweeps from guard score 2 points; IJF: restricted β Guard pulling penalized as non-combativity β groundwork from guard permitted β¦; ADCC: legal β Legal, guard pull penalized -1 point in points portion; Unified MMA: legal β Legal β no penalty for playing guard; FIAS Sport Sambo: legal β 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 β Break posture β The Exhumer β 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 EkusuhyΕ«mΔ, Exhumer, Dig Out Position.