For those of us still without a 10P in our states (Tennessee) who only can find gi classes, how do you adapt things like rubber guard into the gi?
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For those of us still without a 10P in our states (Tennessee) who only can find gi classes, how do you adapt things like rubber guard into the gi?
I live a far way from my nearest 10p. Recently someone opened a Gi gym on the route to my work. I have dropped in a few times because I will never get better only training once per week or two weeks. Pretty much all 10p techniques seem to work in the Gi. The only thing that seems challenging is that the opponent can hold your Gi to stop a movement and the Gi jacket and belt are always coming undone and in the way. There are mostly white and blue belts so maybe it would be more challenging against better Gi opponents. I have been using lockdown and Rubber Guard all time.
Keenan Cornelius has started developing a position he calls "Gubber Guard," but it seems more reminiscent of Braulio Estima's lapel closed guard than Eddie's system. Still, a lot of potential there:
https://keenanonline.com/gubber-guard-set-flower-sweep/
Reexamine the position known as London. It is obsolete in the NoGi system due to the ability to cartwheel out (see: Advanced Rubber Guard) however has great application in the gi since you are able to grab the back of their collar. This is known to some as 'Williams Guard". This makes jiu claw a cinch, and allows you to enter the basic path rather easily. The Gi version of London definitely has substantial modern day application potential in contrast to the no-gi version.Quote:
Originally Posted by CullenJonesBjj
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Rubber guard is way easier in the gi. Master the hang man
Here's a video that I made a few years ago showing some attacks from the Twister position with the gi on.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cg__mKLYfoQ&t=1s
Grabbing pants in twister side is death for the guy on bottom
Upper Cumberland MMA in Cookeville trains 10p. instructor Michael Bartlett is a brown belt under Brandon Mccaghren. It's a drive from Murfreesboro, Tn but it is an option occasionally
Some of eddie bravos old footage has him training in a gi and effectively using 10th pl game