De la Riva Guard — Whizzer Back Take
When the opponent backs up to avoid off-balancing, use a deep hook and whizzer to take their back hands-free.
4 steps
· save to drill into each- 1Step back slightly to expose the opponent's back when they resist and retreat.3:32
- 2Go around the opponent's arm and hook your foot behind their knee.3:49
- 3Reach over to grab the opponent's belt or pants on the far side.3:57
- 4Scoot, square your hips, pull the opponent down, and roll through to take the back.4:05
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