De La Riva Back Take
A back-take from De La Riva guard that uses the opponent's knee as a lever to lift the hips, allowing the leg to pass over the arm. It relies on maintaining sleeve control to prevent the opponent from posting or passing.
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· save to drill into each- 1Establish De La Riva guard with an ankle grip and a cross-sleeve grip, placing the hook leg on the outside of the opponent's thigh.0:00
- 2Plant your instep into the opponent's hip or knee and use that foot to lift your hips up.0:30
- 3Turn onto your shoulder and pass your leg across the opponent's body, going over their arm.0:42
- 4Bring your other hook leg in and shuffle your hips forward while maintaining the sleeve grip.0:50
- 5Once your hips are in position, grab the pants or belt to secure the back control.1:45
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