The Carni Shoulder Lock From BJJ Z Guard by Richie "Boogeyman" Martinez
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The Carni
SubFamilyザ・カーニ(Za Kāni)
Translation: The Carni
Overview
The Carni is a shoulder lock submission from rubber guard entered through the Kung Fu Move sequence, isolating the arm and applying rotational pressure to the shoulder. [1]
Carni LockCarnival Submission
History & Origin
Developed by Eddie Bravo as part of the 10th Planet submission system. [1]
Effectiveness
Proven in EBI and professional MMA competition. [1]
Lineage
10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu; Eddie Bravo. [1]
Competition Record
Used in EBI and UFC competition
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Biomechanical Mechanism
Primary Action — The Carni-specific submission mechanics from rubber guard
Position & Entry
From rubber guard — Transition through positions to The Carni
Variants
Not yet documented
Videos
1 video
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Ratings
Risk of injury to the person this technique is applied to
8
Very High8/10
Submission with fight-ending potential
Skill level needed to execute this technique reliably
Advanced
Whether this technique is allowed under major competition rule sets
Illegal
— FIAS Sport Sambo — All chokes prohibited in Sport Sambo
FIAS International Sambo Competition RulesPDFLegal
— IBJJF — Legal at all belt levels, gi and no-gi — chokes a...
IBJJF Rules Book v6.0, June 2024PDF— ADCC — Legal
ADCC Rules Update, April 2025PDF— Unified MMA — Legal — choke submissions are among the mos...
Unified Rules of MMA, August 2025PDF— FIAS Combat Sambo — Legal
FIAS Combat Sambo RulesPDFTraining Notes
✓Requires solid rubber guard foundation (Bravo, 2006)
✓Chain with other 10th Planet attacks
Common Mistakes
!Rushing without proper position
!Losing leg control before finishing
Related Techniques
Counter Techniques
Setup Chain
1Rubber guard → Position chain → The Carni
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
Hip flexibility
Grip endurance
Body control
Notes
The Carni is a 10th Planet submission documented in Mastering the Rubber Guard. One of the system's unique submissions that don't appear in traditional BJJ curriculum. (Bravo, Mastering the Rubber Guard, 2006)
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I set up the Carni shoulder lock from Z guard?
Start in a solid Z guard position, then shoot your leg to bait your opponent into giving you an underhook. Once they do, transition to the jersey position by getting a butterfly hook on their upper opposite leg, then whip your arm out and frame.
What are the key grips and positioning details when finishing the Carni?
Make sure you grab onto your opponent's tricep, keep your foot on the mat with shoulder-to-chest contact, then drive your arm across and push to finish the shoulder lock, according to Richie 'Boogeyman' Martinez.
What should I focus on to prevent my opponent from driving into me in Z guard?
Bait your opponent to shoot the leg, which sets up the timing for you to transition into the jersey position and control the space before they can drive forward.
How does the The Carni work?
The Carni is a shoulder lock submission from rubber guard entered through the Kung Fu Move sequence, isolating the arm and applying rotational pressure to the shoulder.
Where does the The Carni come from?
Developed by Eddie Bravo as part of the 10th Planet submission system.
Is the The Carni legal in competition?
IBJJF: legal — Legal at all belt levels, gi and no-gi — chokes are the safest submission cat…; IJF: legal — Legal (shime-waza) — strangulation techniques are one of three permitted subm…; ADCC: legal — Legal; Unified MMA: legal — Legal — choke submissions are among the most common finishes in MMA; FIAS Sport Sambo: banned — All chokes prohibited in Sport Sambo; FIAS Combat Sambo: legal — Legal
How dangerous is the The Carni?
Danger rating 8/10. Submission with fight-ending potential
How do I set up the The Carni?
The standard setup chain: Rubber guard → Position chain → The Carni.
How do I defend against the The Carni?
Standard counters include: Posture / Stack / Guard pass.
How effective is the The Carni in competition?
Used in EBI and UFC competition
What are common mistakes when doing the The Carni?
Top errors to watch for: Rushing without proper position / Losing leg control before finishing.
What are other names for the The Carni?
The The Carni is also known as Za Kāni, Carni Lock, Carnival Submission.