A friendly on-ramp to 10th Planet with basic rubber guard entries.
The Bottom Line
You will learn how to reach rubber guard from positions you already play. You will also see lockdown, truck, and spider web concepts. You will not get the deepest rubber guard finishing system here.
⚡️ Quick facts
Best for: Curious beginners
Skip if: You want depth
Tech focus: Free New York, Lockdown, Truck
Biggest takeaway: Learn key hubs first
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What You'll Learn
Intro coverage of rubber guard plus lockdown, truck, and spider web. Great orientation to 10th Planet terms and how to reach key hubs from common positions. Less depth on rubber guard finishes but strong on entries and concepts.
Primary Techniques You'll Drill
- Rubber Guard
- Free New York
- Overhook
- Mount To Rubber Guard
- Standup Entry
- Lockdown
- Truck
- Spider Web
- Arm Triangle
Format & Level
- Instructional style: Conceptual, System Based
- Skill level: Beginner
- Format: No-Gi
- Runtime: 1 hour and 37 minutes
- Volumes: 3
Should You Buy It?
Skip. I see this as a map, not the territory; use it to learn terminology and routes, then pick a deeper rubber guard system.
Why Zach Maslany?
Zach Maslany is an Eddie Bravo black belt and co-founder of 10th Planet Bethlehem, known for coaching athletes like Grace Gundrum.
Community feedback
Here’s a summary of common feedback from platforms like Reddit’s r/bjj.
😍 Why People Love It
- Helpful overview of 10th Planet hubs for newcomers.
- Smooth rubber guard transitions showcase good coaching fundamentals.
- His Grappler's Guide material is often cited as useful study.
🤔 Common Criticisms
- Not rubber guard focused enough for specialists.
- Zach has said he avoids teaching RG to students without lotus-ready hips.
- General skepticism about RG effectiveness carries over here.
Smart Alternatives
- Rubber Guard: The Meathook by Brandon McCaghren – Deeper, rubber-guard-first focus. (Price: $79.00, 4 vols, 2019)
- The Ultimate Path to the Rubber Guard by Jeremiah Vance – Modern gogo clinch paths and drills. (Price: $79.00, 3 vols)
- The Ultimate Rubber Guard by Eddie Bravo – Canonical deep dive. (Price: $149.00, 4 vols, 2020)
Sources & References
Official listing: View Getting To The 10th Planet by Zach Maslany on BJJ Fanatics
Additional References
Your next step
You have the breakdown, community feedback, and my final thoughts. Now it’s your move.
