Introduction to Rubber Guard
The rubber guard is a leg-lock-based control system popularized by 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu. Though the instructor trained with 10th Planet black belts and Eddie Bravo, he learned an early version called "mission control" at a different gym before discovering the broader rubber guard system.
Setup and Foundational Principles
The rubber guard begins from closed guard with the opponent's posture broken down. Rather than relying solely on flexibility, the practitioner uses body angle and arm assistance to lift the leg, keeping the knees squeezed together to prevent guard passing.
Mission Control Position
Mission control is established by grabbing the shin with palm facing inward, maintaining knee pressure against the opponent's ribs. The practitioner sits up and hugs the knee to their chest, creating a position useful for both grappling and MMA that controls striking opportunities while opening submission angles.
The Zombie Escape (Arm Clearing)
From mission control, the practitioner clears their trapped arm by driving the shoulder through the opponent's guard, similar to crawling out of a grave. This movement is called the "zombie" and allows the bottom player to transition to the next position.
New York Position
After clearing the arm, the practitioner achieves the New York position with the opponent's arm trapped beneath them while maintaining shin and knee control. The knees remain squeezed together to maintain active pressure throughout the position.
Chill Dog Position
From New York, the practitioner controls the secondary leg with their other arm while pushing the opponent's head to the side. This position, called chill dog, provides additional control and sets up subsequent submissions from the rubber guard system.
Rubber Guard (part 1)
Key Takeaways
- ā¢Introduction to Rubber Guard
- ā¢Setup and Foundational Principles
- ā¢Mission Control Position
- ā¢The Zombie Escape (Arm Clearing)
Rubber Guard (part 1) So I got a lot of messages asking for a video on the rubber guard and we finally got to filming it. Ever since my first year of grappling I fell in love with mission control. Specifically, because we had never heard of rubber guard or 10th planet and at that time only knew this one position. But working with it towards control and some basic submissions made my white belt days even more fun. So here you go; a basic set-up and some fundamentals into the rubber guard system with some of well known submissions. Stay tuned for part 2 next week, with some more fancy stuff! As always, thank you for watching and if you have any questions let us know. Shoutout to Rubberguardassassins! Check them out here on Youtube or Instagram for daily top rubber guard content! Or visit their website: https://rubberguardassassins.com Chapters: 0:00 - Start & Intro 1:57 - Set up to mission control 5:05 - Zombie to New York 5:43 - Transition to Chill Dog 7:18 - Recap 7:59 - RG triangle 10:00 - RG gogoplata 11:59 - RG omoplata 13:46 - more ā Remember to put on notifications to receive an update anytime we drop a new video ā š Subscribe š For more content, videos, solo drills and behind the scenes click on this link: https://www.patreon.com/c/Energia_martialarts Visit BJJ Fanatics for our top instructionals: https://bjjfanatics.com/search?q=tum ā” Or shop any of my short courses: https://www.patreon.com/c/energia_martialarts/shop ā” To check out our gear go to: https://energia-martialarts.com/energia-fight-wear/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@energiamartialarts Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tumenergia/ Instruction: Tum Energia Assisting: Ees Jore Music: Mr. Ortiz #rubberguard #rubber guard #choke #omoplata #gogoplata #energiamartialarts #bjj #submissiongrappling #mma #brazilianjiujitsu #UFC #submission #triangle
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this video teach about rubber guard?
This video covers introduction to rubber guard, setup and foundational principles, mission control position. It provides detailed instruction from Energia Martial Arts.
How long does it take to learn rubber guard?
The basic mechanics can be understood in a single session, but developing reliable execution requires consistent drilling over weeks of practice. This 6-part breakdown helps structure your training by isolating each phase of the technique.
What are the key details for finishing rubber guard?
After clearing the arm, the practitioner achieves the New York position with the opponent's arm trapped beneath them while maintaining shin and knee control. The knees remain squeezed together to maintain active pressure throughout the position.
