BJJ Mental Models Ep. 182: Position Series: Rubber Guard, feat. Brandon Mccaghren
Jun 6, 2022
Brandon McCaghren, a 10th Planet black belt and head instructor at 10th Planet Decatur, shares insights on mastering the rubber guard. He discusses how this advanced technique fits into a broader game plan and why it hasn't seen much success in top-level competition. The conversation highlights the importance of body positioning, control, and individual style in grappling. Topics like the Dead Orchard submission and the efficiency of the hindulatine technique are explored, along with the value of creativity and personal expression in Jiu-Jitsu.
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Rubber Guard Core Concept
- Rubber guard’s core concept is to control an opponent’s striking while maintaining offensive options.
- It is essentially an intricate omoplata setup emphasizing posture control and angles.
Avoid Knee Injury in Rubber Guard
- Avoid pulling your foot aggressively in rubber guard to prevent knee injuries.
- Control the overhook and posture, then hip out for proper positioning instead of yanking the foot.
Overhook Key to Rubber Guard
- Rubber guard entry often requires gaining an overhook and controlling inside space rather than starting from closed guard.
- It works best with angles and overhooks, not from flat on the back posture control.