Rubber Guard Advanced System
Advanced rubber guard techniques including mission control, new york, jiu claw, and submission chains for BJJ.
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What Is the Advanced Rubber Guard?
The rubber guard advanced system builds on the foundational mission control position to create a complete submission hunting game from closed guard. Developed by Eddie Bravo and refined over decades, it chains positions together to maintain control and threaten submissions simultaneously.
Key Positions in the Advanced System
- Mission Control β breaking posture and establishing the rubber guard platform
- New York β transitioning the leg to the back of the opponent's head
- Jiu Claw β trapping the arm for submission entries
- Crackhead Control β advanced positional variant for flexible practitioners
- Zombie Position β transition to triangle or omoplata from mission control
Submission Chains from Rubber Guard
The system creates interconnected threats: triangle from new york, omoplata from jiu claw, gogoplata when the opponent postures strongly, and arm bars when they try to posture out. The beauty of the system is that defending one attack walks into another.
Flexibility Requirements & Drills
Hip flexor flexibility is critical. Daily hip opening drills, yoga, and consistent solo rubber guard practice build the required range of motion over months of training.
Rubber Guard Against Passing Pressure
Dealing with strong pressure passers requires combining rubber guard with leg lock entries β threatening downstairs forces the opponent to posture up into upper body submissions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take to learn Rubber Guard Advanced?
Most practitioners develop functional competency with Rubber Guard Advanced within 3β6 months of consistent drilling. Mastery β the ability to execute reliably in live rolling against resisting opponents β typically takes 1β2 years.
Is Rubber Guard Advanced effective for beginners?
Yes. Rubber Guard Advanced is part of the core BJJ curriculum and taught at all belt levels. Beginners should focus on the fundamental mechanics and concepts before refining advanced entries.
How often should I drill Rubber Guard Advanced?
3β5 times per week is ideal for rapid skill acquisition. Even 10 focused repetitions per session compounds over time β consistency matters more than volume.
What positions connect to Rubber Guard Advanced?
BJJ is a linked system. Rubber Guard Advanced flows naturally to and from related positions. Study transitions in both directions to build a complete positional game.
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What is the main goal of the Rubber Guard Advanced System?
The Rubber Guard Advanced System aims to create overwhelming control and leverage from the guard position, allowing for a variety of submissions and sweeps. It focuses on trapping the opponent's limbs to limit their mobility and create openings.
How does Rubber Guard Advanced differ from basic Rubber Guard?
The advanced system builds upon the foundational principles of Rubber Guard by introducing more complex entries, transitions, and submission chains. It often involves dynamic movements and a deeper understanding of body mechanics to exploit subtle advantages.
What are the common submissions from Rubber Guard Advanced?
Common submissions include the triangle choke, armbar, omoplata, and various kimuras and guillotines. The advanced system emphasizes chaining these submissions together and transitioning seamlessly between them as the opponent reacts.
Common BJJ Problems & FAQ
To prevent the stack, you must actively drive your hips into your opponent's torso, creating a strong base. Simultaneously, use your free leg to hook behind their knee and pull them towards you, shortening the distance and making it difficult for them to generate upward pressure.
When setting up the armbar, ensure your shin is pressed firmly against your opponent's shoulder joint, not just their bicep, to create a fulcrum. Simultaneously, drive your hips up and forward, bringing your chest close to their chest to minimize the space for them to pull their arm free.
To prevent your opponent from posturing, keep your controlling leg's knee tucked tightly into their hip crease, preventing them from straightening their back. Furthermore, use the foot of your controlling leg to grip their gi or shoulder, and actively pull their upper body downwards, breaking their posture and creating submission opportunities.