Rubber Guard Entry — Z-Guard to Lockdown
Used when an opponent posts or retreats from Z-guard. Sacrifices the underhook and shield to secure a lockdown, wins the knee battle, and traps the opponent to transition into the cocoon position for back control or leg locks.
5 steps
· save to drill into each- 1Establish Z-guard and offer the underhook and shield to bait a lockdown.2:15
- 2Secure a high grip above the opponent's knee with your free hand.4:00
- 3Drive your knee out while forcing theirs together in the Battle of the V.4:30
- 4Transition your grip into a seatbelt control as they back out.5:30
- 5Pop your knee out fully and sit up into the cocoon position.6:30
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