Half guard entries that funnel opponents straight into rubber guard control.
The Bottom Line
You will learn to convert half guard into jersey and meathook. You will attack with short stop, carni, and gogo clinch follow ups. You will not rely on extreme flexibility or gi grips.
⚡️ Quick facts
Best for: Half guard players
Skip if: Never play no-gi
Tech focus: Jersey, Short Stop, Gogo Clinch
Biggest takeaway: Half to rubber funnel
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What You'll Learn
Boogeyman maps rubber guard entries from half guard using jersey, meathook, gogo clinch, and short stop. The promise is less flexibility and more angle-based mechanics. It targets common half guard exchanges, then transitions to omoplatas, triangles, and armbars.
Primary Techniques You'll Drill
- Jersey
- Meathook
- Gogo Clinch
- Gogoplata
- Short Stop
- Carni
- Stock
- Omoplata
- Lockdown
- Triangle
Format & Level
- Instructional style: System Based, Technique Collection
- Skill level: Intermediate
- Format: No-Gi
- Runtime: 1 hour and 25 minutes
- Volumes: 3
Should You Buy It?
Wait for daily deal. I recommend this if your best offense starts from half guard, because it gives you a clean route into classic rubber guard threats.
Why Richie Martinez?
Richie 'Boogeyman' Martinez is a 10th Planet black belt and veteran competitor known for creative no-gi submissions.
Community feedback
Here’s a summary of common feedback from platforms like Reddit’s r/bjj.
😍 Why People Love It
- Even skeptics of rubber guard call this a really good instructional.
- Richie's carni and gogo transitions are praised as creative and effective.
- Useful if your best entries start from half guard scrambles.
🤔 Common Criticisms
- RG remains easier to stop without strikes, say some.
- Terminology and style may not fit every academy culture.
- Flexibility caveats apply if mechanics are rushed.
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Smart Alternatives
- The Ultimate Path to the Rubber Guard by Jeremiah Vance – More drilling and gogo-first chains. (Price: $79.00, 3 vols)
- Rubber Guard: The Meathook by Brandon McCaghren – Closed guard emphasis and posture control. (Price: $79.00, 4 vols, 2019)
- The Ultimate Rubber Guard by Eddie Bravo – Canonical terminology and history. (Price: $149.00, 4 vols, 2020)
Sources & References
Video Breakdowns
Official listing: View Rubber Guard: Concepts From Half Guard by Richie Martinez on BJJ Fanatics
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