De La Riva Knee Bump Ashi Entry
Used when stuck in an outside De La Riva position with an upright opponent. Leverage the knee against the opponent's knee to force a back step, creating a window to pummel the leg inside for entanglements.
5 steps
· save to drill into each- 1Lock both feet around the opponent's leg with the outside leg on bottom.0:22
- 2Place the inside of your calf/knee against the opponent's knee.0:58
- 3Lever your knees to the outside while leaning your left hip and concave shoulders over.1:10
- 4Pummel your leg to the inside as the opponent backsteps.1:32
- 5Pull the opponent forward and enter leg entanglements or tripod sweeps.2:12
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