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Rubber Guard Transition
Overview
The Rubber Guard is a versatile guard position designed to control, submit, or advance position in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ). It is primarily employed to immobilize the opponent, making it difficult for them to pass the guard or strike if striking is involved.
Position
- Position: Rubber Guard
- Top or Bottom: Bottom
Japanese Name
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Step-by-Step Instructions
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Setting Up the Rubber Guard
- Begin in the Closed Guard position on your back, with your opponent inside your guard.
- Ensure you have control over your opponent's posture by maintaining grips on their sleeves or around their neck.
- Open your guard by unlocking your legs and keeping control of your opponent's wrist with one hand.
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Securing the Mission Control
- Slide the same-side leg as the trapped wrist up your opponent's back, using your knee to control their posture.
- Pull their head forward and to the outside of your center line, using your free hand to secure their neck or head.
- With your trapping leg, place your instep across their upper back to form the "Mission Control" position.
- Your other leg should remain on their hip to prevent them from posturing up quickly.
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Testing the Waters
- Use your free arm (the one not trapping their wrist) to secure a grip on your own shin, pulling it tight across their back to "lock" them in place.
- Your goal here is to control their posture and prevent them from easily escaping.
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Transitioning Within the Rubber Guard
- If the opportunity arises, release the wrist you've been controlling and use that arm to go under your trapping leg.
- Transition into "New York" by securing their trapped arm with your trapping leg and free arm, while your shin remains across their back.
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Advancing to Omoplata or Triangle
- From "New York," maintain tension and control.
- To pursue the Omoplata, allow your free leg to move over their head and sit up while controlling their trapped arm.
- To transition into a Triangle Choke, bring your free leg over their neck, creating a choke with your legs, while breaking down their posture.
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Controlled Escapes and Retention
- Always be prepared to transition back to a normal guard or switch to another submission if they begin to escape.
- Use wrist control to maintain control or reset back to the mission control if they posture back into closed guard.
Tips & Considerations
- Flexibility is crucial for efficient Rubber Guard execution; practice flexibility drills to enhance performance.
- In sparring sessions, stay aware of your opponent's counters, as they might preemptively defend against known submissions from the Rubber Guard.
- Focus on smooth transitions to avoid giving your opponent time to adjust and react defensively.
The Rubber Guard transition is a dynamic, high-level grappling maneuver that requires dedication and flexibility, presenting a potent toolkit for submissions and control from the guard.
How to Execute
# Rubber Guard Transition
## Setup
- **Initial Position Details**: Begin from closed guard with your opponent in your guard. Your back is on the mat, and your legs are wrapped around your opponent's waist.
- **Grips and Controls Needed**: Secure a strong overhook on one of your opponent's arms. Use your opposite hand to control your opponent's head, keeping it low. Now, with the overhook arm's leg, bring your knee up towards your chest, and then place your foot on your opponent's hip on the same side as the overhooked arm.
## Steps
1. **Break Down Posture**: With your foot on your opponent's hip, use your grip on their head and your leg to break their posture down, pulling them closer to you.
2. **Set Up Mission Control**: Slide the leg that is on their hip up and over their shoulder, aiming to bring your knee past your arm that is controlling their head. Use your hand to help guide your leg if necessary. Your shin should now be across the back of their neck, with your foot on their hip or back.
3. **Establish New York Control**: With your same-side hand, reach up and over your ankle to grab your shin, creating a strong frame. This position is known as "Mission Control." Release their head and reach under their armpit with your free hand, securing their posture further.
4. **Secure the Crackhead Control**: Slide your free leg up and over their opposite shoulder. Cross your ankles if possible or keep your knees tight to maintain control over their upper body.
5. **Transition to Omoplata or Triangle**: Depending on your opponent's reaction, you can transition to an omoplata by moving your hips out and pulling their arm across your body. Alternatively, you can shift into a triangle choke by adjusting your grip and leg positions to isolate their neck and arm.
## Key Points
- **Important Details to Remember**:
- Keep your opponent's posture broken down at all times to maintain control.
- Use your legs actively; they are your primary tools for control in the rubber guard.
- **Common Mistakes to Avoid**:
- Do not let your opponent posture up; this reduces your control and effectiveness of the rubber guard.
- Avoid leaving space between your shin and your opponent's neck; keep it tight to maintain pressure and control.
- Ensure your grips are strong; any weakness can allow your opponent to escape or counter.
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