Rubber Guard

Eddie Bravo's rubber guard. Posture breaking, mission control, zombie, & capitalizing on reactions w/ triangles, gogoplatas, & omoplatas.

Flow outline

  1. Rubber Guard System

    • If they frame, quick note: the foundational for controlling opponents from closed guard using leg wraps and shoulder pressure to break posture and create submission opportunities. switch if it stalls

  2. Closed Guard

    • usually the starting position where you set control with legs wrapped around opponent's torso, setting up the initial grips and posture breaks needed to enter rubber guard sequences

  3. Mission Control

    • Key detail: usually a dominant control position where you wrap your leg around opponent's arm and head, creating immense shoulder pressure that limits their mobility and sets up multiple attack paths

  4. Zombie

    • Once set, a transitional control position that maintains pressure on opponent's shoulder while freeing your leg for advanced attacks, serving as a bridge between mission control and submission setups

  5. New York

    • Quick note: A high-control position where you secure opponent's arm across their body, creating opportunities for submissions while maintaining dominant shoulder pressure and limiting their escape options. Angle matters

  6. Rubber Guard

    • The primary control position where you wrap your leg around opponent's head and arm, creating multiple attack angles while maintaining constant pressure on their posture and mobility. Switch if it stalls

  7. Triangle

    • a classic submission setup from rubber guard positions, using leg positioning to isolate opponent's head and arm while creating the angle needed to finish with proper hip alignment and pressure. angle matters

  8. Gogoplata

    • Once set, often an advanced shin choke submission that capitalizes on opponent's posture breaks, using leg positioning to apply pressure to the trachea while maintaining control of their upper body. don’t force it

  9. Omoplata

    • If it shows up, A shoulder lock submission that flows naturally from Rubber Guard controls, using leg positioning to isolate opponent's arm while creating rotational pressure on the shoulder joint

  10. Meathook

    • From here, a control position that secures opponent's arm behind their back, creating opportunities for back takes or submissions while maintaining dominant positional control. timing beats strength

  11. Hindu Control

    • A transitional control that sets up choke opportunities by controlling opponent's head and arm position, creating the alignment needed for submission finishes

  12. Hindulotine

    • A choke submission that flows from Hindu Control, using arm positioning and pressure to isolate opponent's carotid arteries while maintaining control of their posture. Timing beats strength

  13. Locoplata

    • Usually A shoulder lock variation that capitalizes on opponent's defensive reactions, using leg positioning to create rotational pressure on the shoulder joint from an unconventional angle

  14. Chilldog

    • Most of the time A control position that maintains pressure on opponent's shoulder while creating space for submission transitions, serving as a stable platform for multiple attack sequences

  15. Gogo Clinch

    • If they frame, a control setup specifically designed for gogoplata entries, using hand positioning and pressure to create the alignment needed for the shin choke finish

  16. Rubber Guard

    • Key detail: the primary control position where you wrap your leg around opponent's head and arm, creating multiple attack angles while maintaining constant pressure on their posture and mobility

  17. New York Crackhead

    • Most of the time An advanced control variation that increases pressure on opponent's shoulder and neck, creating submission opportunities while limiting their defensive options. Angle matters

  18. Double Bagger

    • If they frame, often a control position that secures both of opponent's arms, creating opportunities for advanced submissions while maintaining complete control of their upper body

  19. Invisible Colour

    • Key detail: if it shows up, a transitional control that sets up submission chains by manipulating opponent's arm positioning, creating openings for multiple attack sequences. angle matters

  20. Sorcerer

    • Once set, an advanced control position that isolates opponent's arms while maintaining pressure on their posture, creating opportunities for complex submission combinations

  21. Double Armbars And Neckcrack

    • Once set, often a submission combination that attacks both arms simultaneously while applying pressure to the neck, creating multiple finishing options from a single control position

  22. Hib Escape

    • A defensive transition that counters opponent's pressure by creating space and regaining control, allowing you to reset to dominant positions or counter-attack. Don’t force it

  23. Belly Down

    • A positional control that applies pressure to opponent's torso while maintaining submission threats, creating opportunities to transition to dominant positions or finish with pressure-based attacks

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