Introduction to Rubber Guard Positions

The rubber guard system contains multiple foundational positions, each with a distinct name. Many practitioners new to the system or lacking a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu background struggle to identify and remember these positions.

Naming Methodology in the 10th Planet System

The 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu system employs specific, memorable names for each position rather than generic descriptors. This naming convention allows practitioners to clearly identify attack vectors and understand which part of the system they are executing from.

Mission Control Position

Mission Control is established by placing the foot on the opponent's hip with the leg extended upward and the wrist connected to the ankle. The opponent's hands should be positioned on the chest or cupping the face to confirm proper positioning.

The Zombie Transition

From Mission Control, the practitioner reaches underneath the opponent's forearm and bicep to grasp the shin, then pops it over the head. This movement is called the Zombie because it mimics the rising motion of emerging from the grave.

New York Position

New York is the intermediate stage achieved by grabbing the shin and hugging the opponent's knee while maintaining the wrist-to-ankle grip underneath. The name reflects its role as a transitional position between other established movements in the system.

Chill Dog Position

Chill Dog is achieved by releasing the Mission Control grip, clearing the opponent's head and neck, and reattaching the wrist-to-ankle position. Constant pressure from the squeezed knees maintains control throughout this position.

The Kung Fu Move Attack

From Chill Dog, the practitioner pulls the ankle and leg in front of the opponent's face while rotating the elbow over the foot. The palm remains on top of the foot throughout this movement, creating a Wing Chun-inspired mechanical action.

Progression to Advanced Positions

Once the foot is positioned in front of the opponent's face via the Kung Fu move, multiple attack options become available. The practitioner can transition to positions such as Jiu-Jitsu, extending pressure or adjusting for submission techniques.

Systematic Training Sequence

The complete progression flows sequentially: Mission Control to Zombie transition to New York, clearing and reattaching to Chill Dog, then executing the Kung Fu move. This structured approach provides practitioners with a comprehensive foundation for rubber guard applications.

Rubber Guard 101: Zombie, New York, Chill Dog, Jiu Claw (omoplata)

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Invisible Croc Submission

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Key Takeaways

•Introduction to Rubber Guard Positions
•Naming Methodology in the 10th Planet System
•Mission Control Position
•The Zombie Transition

This video explains the names behind the rubber guard (why they are called what they are) and a step by step method behind the BASIC rubber guard set up. There are MANY variations and attack positions but I only cover the basics here: mission control, zombie,new york, chill dog, kung fu move into jiu claw. There are more advanced attacks and sweeps from anyone of those positions like: invisible collar, asylum, straight jacket, double bagger, reaper, gogoplata, locoplata, Croc, swim move and MANY more.

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