Modern gogo clinch chains with drills that make rubber guard feel repeatable.
The Bottom Line
You will learn jersey to gogo clinch chains and how to finish safely. You will get solo and partner drills to build control and timing. You will not get gi lapel dependencies or move dumps.
⚡️ Quick facts
Best for: Drill-driven learners
Skip if: Train only in gi
Tech focus: Gogo Clinch, Jersey, Triangle
Biggest takeaway: Drill the gogo clinch
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What You'll Learn
Vance focuses on modern closed guard pathways like jersey, gogo launch, gogo clinch, and wrong-side triangle. It includes solo and partner drills plus posture-breaking sequences. The flow is control first, then isolate the arm or neck for armbars, triangles, and omoplatas. Strong emphasis on chaining gogo clinch attacks safely.
Primary Techniques You'll Drill
- Jersey
- Gogo Clinch
- Gogo Launch
- Wrong Side Triangle
- Meathook
- Stock
- Dead Meat
- Chin Strap
- Omoplata
- Triangle
Format & Level
- Instructional style: System Based, Drill Heavy
- Skill level: Intermediate
- Format: No-Gi
- Runtime: 1 hour and 48 minutes
- Volumes: 3
Should You Buy It?
Wait for daily deal. I like how this course turns gogo clinch into a complete plan with drills, which helps you retain and apply it in live rounds.
Why Jeremiah Vance?
Jeremiah Vance is a 10th Planet black belt known for gogo clinch, dead orchard, and high-control closed guard submissions in no-gi competition.
Community feedback
Here’s a summary of common feedback from platforms like Reddit’s r/bjj.
😍 Why People Love It
- Frequently recommended alongside Meathook for a modern take.
- Jeremiah is praised as a top rubber guard finisher with flashy but effective setups.
- Demonstrated success in competition clips fuels confidence in his details.
🤔 Common Criticisms
- Same flexibility and knee caveats as other rubber guard material.
- Less relevant for gi-only players.
- Critics argue rubber guard efficacy is inconsistent at elite levels.
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Smart Alternatives
- Rubber Guard: The Meathook by Brandon McCaghren – Simpler entries and posture control emphasis. (Price: $79.00, 4 vols, 2019)
- The 10th Planet Dead Orchard and Truck Finishes by Jeremiah Vance – Specialized finishes once control is locked. (Price: $79.00, 3 vols)
- Rubber Guard: Concepts From Half Guard by Richie Martinez – Best if your entries are from half guard. (Price: $79.00, 3 vols)
Sources & References
Video Breakdowns
Official listing: View The Ultimate Path to the Rubber Guard by Jeremiah Vance on BJJ Fanatics
Additional References
Your next step
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