De la Riva Guard — Triangle Entry
Use the shallow hook and collar grip to off-balance the opponent, then step into their hip to secure a triangle when their arm drops underneath yours.
7 steps
· save to drill into each- 1Step your leg out and establish a shallow hook on the opponent's thigh.1:04
- 2Cup the opponent's ankle or grab their gi material.1:25
- 3Push the hooked thigh outward while sitting up like a jackknife.1:36
- 4Reach across to secure a collar grip.1:50
- 5Pull the opponent's weight to one side while maintaining ankle and collar control.1:56
- 6Step into the opponent's hip and shoot your leg over and across inside.2:22
- 7Bite back to the center and secure the triangle position.2:33
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