De La Riva to X-Guard Entry
When collar grip breaks during De La Riva, switch to ankle control and sit up to secure a lapel grip, establishing dominant X-Guard positioning.
7 steps
· save to drill into each- 1Pull guard and establish a collar and sleeve grip.0:38
- 2When the opponent breaks the collar grip, immediately switch your hand to control their ankle.1:14
- 3Open the lapel, step your foot on the opponent's leg, sit up, and hug the leg like a single-leg entry.1:44
- 4Keep your foot planted on the leg for distance, hold the lapel firmly, and push back to secure the lapel between their legs.2:04
- 5Push the opponent's hip and drive forward to plant X-Guard hooks while maintaining lapel control.3:00
- 6Keep your knee outside the opponent's leg to prevent them from sitting on your back.4:58
- 7Switch to a cross-grip on the lapel (palm down) and a pant grip with four fingers inside.5:28
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