Grappling Industry Tounaument competitor

[Andrew Sarasin]

So i was looking on the internet about my competitors and I noticed there's this guy that uses rubber guard as well, but better than myself... u guys got any tips for me?

I have an idea what to do, but maybe there's some simple things that can help, like not do into his guard, all skinny guys r used of being on their backs, so it's obvious, not to get into the other guys guards. Anything would be great.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C98jBZfc3Vg

[Andrew Alexander]

Rubber Stamp. I dont have the link right now but when i get home il find it. Unless someone can hook it up

[NameLikeNoOther]

If you have been following the MTS stuff you probably have a good idea of the different RG paths even if you cannot execute them with Mastery. If you get caught up in your opponents RG you will be able to know where your opponent wants to take you and what they are looking for to finish you. Don't give your opponent any easy finishes and wait for an opportunity to regain a dominant position if their transitions are not tight, this at least my White Belt Survival strategy against better RG players Bonne Chance! and please post some videos no matter what happens

[Andrew Sarasin]

Lol, I will, I'm nervous as hell! I found more vids of him and he's not that good at rubber guard, his submission was from the normal guard. I just need to make sure I don't get into his game and play mine. I don't want to say what I'm going to do just in case he looks at this forum but we ll see. And thx for answering, I was wondering if I was going to get a response.

If you have been following the MTS stuff you probably have a good idea of the different RG paths even if you cannot execute them with Mastery. If you get caught up in your opponents RG you will be able to know where your opponent wants to take you and what they are looking for to finish you. Don't give your opponent any easy finishes and wait for an opportunity to regain a dominant position if their transitions are not tight, this at least my White Belt Survival strategy against better RG players Bonne Chance! and please post some videos no matter what happens

[Kevin Gibbs]

I'm not sure if I would say he isn't that good at the rubber guard, he just chose to transition to a collar grip from the rg, the other guy didn't beat his rg. He transitioned and attacked, he didn't just give up the rg, still have to respect his rg. No gi I see him sticking with it it. He won't have a collar to hold onto to transition so he probably would not move on once he has your posture broken unless he was actively attacking something. His meathook looked weak but he had the foot on hip and was grabbing the gi, so it isn't as important do have that killer meathook, which may have been conscious.

[Joseph Hachey]

Your first mistake was looking up your opponents. I used to do this, and believe me, you're not doing yourself any favours. Your just psyching yourself out.

[Andrew Sarasin]

k, thx man

I'm not sure if I would say he isn't that good at the rubber guard, he just chose to transition to a collar grip from the rg, the other guy didn't beat his rg. He transitioned and attacked, he didn't just give up the rg, still have to respect his rg. No gi I see him sticking with it it. He won't have a collar to hold onto to transition so he probably would not move on once he has your posture broken unless he was actively attacking something. His meathook looked weak but he had the foot on hip and was grabbing the gi, so it isn't as important do have that killer meathook, which may have been conscious.

[Andrew Sarasin]

yeah, i was wondering about if it was a good idea but the other guy did the same, he looked me up too but he found nothing, only what i look like lol.

Your first mistake was looking up your opponents. I used to do this, and believe me, you're not doing yourself any favours. Your just psyching yourself out.

[Cora Sek]

From that video. Its doesn't look like his opponent put up much of a fight. I mean, how in the world he get full guard so easily? Also once down, the dude didn't even grip fight once. Got his posture broken down without a fight. Dude threw up rubber guard, but I don't think he's that comfortable with it in the Gi. As you can see he was looking for things to do, and after awhile he abandon it. There is a technique that John Botello had taught me that should help you to keep your posture from being broken down, even with both your hands on the mat. With this technique, it will buy you time to break out of that guard. Good luck.

[Damian J]

I dunno. I'm 6'3 and 190 and I always try to get my top game going. I never TRY to be on bottom. Yeah, this guy's opponent didn't do...anything. Didn't even posture once he put him in guard or immediately try to get his knee up or pass at all. Just play your game. Do your thing and learn from the experience. Good luck.