Breaking Posture from Closed Guard

The instructor begins by breaking the opponent's posture from closed guard. He places his hands under the opponent's arms and straightens them while pulling his knees toward his shoulders. This fundamental posture break creates the foundation for all subsequent techniques.

Establishing the Rubber Guard Position

After breaking posture, the instructor cups the opponent's leg with his right hand while dropping the opponent's arm under his armpit. He then walks his legs across the opponent's back, positioning them high under the armpits rather than around the legs, establishing a secure rubber guard.

Locking the Rubber Guard Frame

The instructor reinforces the position by keeping his knee close to the opponent's shoulder while grabbing his own shin. He emphasizes hugging his own leg to lock the shoulder while keeping his right knee elevated to prevent the opponent from stepping over. This creates a frame that completely controls the opponent's upper body.

Generating Leverage for the Omoplata Transition

The instructor raises his hips upward before extending his arms and pulling his knees downward to generate maximum leverage. This hip movement creates momentum to bring the opponent's hips down while maintaining upper body control. The technique requires timing the hip movement before the leg retraction.

Creating Angle for the Attack

The instructor switches his right arm across the opponent's face to create an attacking angle, pushing the opponent's face with his forearm. Simultaneously, he uses his knee to drive the opponent's shoulder to the side, breaking the neutral positioning necessary for the omoplata setup.

Executing the Omoplata Setup

With the angle established, the instructor cups his own shin with palm facing upward and extends his left leg while using his arms to maximize leverage against the opponent's shoulder. He then pulls his right leg free while cupping the opponent's elbow with his hand, transitioning into a sharp omoplata position.

Securing the Omoplata Finish

The instructor uses his thighs to squeeze the opponent's elbow while sitting forward to complete the omoplata. He emphasizes the importance of using his cup grip to control the opponent's triceps and maintaining pressure throughout the transition to the finish.

Creating Space for the Gogoplata Transition

From a neutral omoplata position, the instructor uses his knee to create a gap while sliding his hand in to manipulate the opponent's positioning. He reinforces his knee position with his hand to prevent joint stress while using his forearm against the opponent's jaw to create separation.

Protecting the Knee During the Gogoplata Finish

The instructor stresses the critical importance of reinforcing his knee with his right hand throughout the gogoplata execution. He warns against simple squeezing that risks injury, demonstrating how hand reinforcement protects against the opponent's defensive reactions while maintaining submission pressure.

Maintaining Frame and Executing the Final Position

The instructor maintains a tight face frame with his forearm while keeping the opponent separated from his body. By leaning back slightly and pulling his right leg out while cupping the opponent's elbow, he achieves the final gogoplata position with maximum control and submission threat.

Rubber Guard | Omoplata & Gogoplata | No-Gi/Grappling

玉木強 / YOSHI JIU-JITSU TECH

Go-Go Plata

3 min read·10 key moments·PT12M25S video

Key Takeaways

•Breaking Posture from Closed Guard
•Establishing the Rubber Guard Position
•Locking the Rubber Guard Frame
•Generating Leverage for the Omoplata Transition

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does this video teach about go-go plata?

This video covers breaking posture from closed guard, establishing the rubber guard position, locking the rubber guard frame. It provides detailed instruction from 玉木強 / YOSHI JIU-JITSU TECH.

How long does it take to learn go-go plata?

The basic mechanics can be understood in a single session, but developing reliable execution requires consistent drilling over weeks of practice. This 10-part breakdown helps structure your training by isolating each phase of the technique.