Complete De La Riva System in 7 Min

Overview

This video maps the De La Riva guard decision tree, showing how to build from the ankle grip through three grip systems: sleeve-first for leg defense, collar when the sleeve is hidden, and leg hug for cross-sleeve access. The instructor explains the tactical purpose of each grip, when to switch between them, and why the ankle grip solves the fundamental problem of establishing offense when opponents deny upper-body grips and closed guard isn't available.

What's covered

1. 0:00DLR Guard Foundation
2. 1:03Sleeve-to-Collar Grip Progression
3. 5:04Leg Hug and Grip-Fighting Strategy

Techniques in this video

1. 01
   Basic De La Riva Guard Control and Attack Setup

   1:05 – 2:30·Open Guard·Control
2. 02
   Collar Grip Entry from De La Riva Guard

   2:40 – 3:17·Guard·Control
3. 03
   Coyote Ankle Lock Setup from De La Riva Guard

   4:31 – 4:55·Leg Entanglement·Setup
4. 04
   Cross Sleeve Grip with Leg Hug in De La Riva Guard

   5:00 – 6:05·Guard·Control

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