Float Passing to Knee-on-belly Training

A float passing system that TRANSITIONS from reverse de la Riva to headquarters position & then to knee-on-belly, hand weight distribution & leg mechanics.

Flow outline

1. Initiate Float Passing

   • Start float passing by shifting weight to hands to enable hip mobility and leg movement.
   • Lean forward to place majority of weight on hands
   • Keep hips light and mobile for floating transitions
   • Anticipate opponent's guard reactions to direct passing

2. Force Reverse De La Riva

   • Create reverse de la Riva guard by controlling legs and directing opponent onto their back.
   • Step right foot toward back of opponent's knee to trap leg
   • Use hand pressure to push opponent onto their back
   • Control leg orientation to limit opponent's defensive options

3. Establish Headquarters Position

   • Transition to headquarters position by pinching knees inward to control opponent's legs and create passing angle.
   • Bring left leg toward right leg to initiate knee pinch
   • Squeeze knees together to clamp opponent's legs
   • Tilt knees inward like 'peepee stance' for stability
   • Shift weight forward to maintain pressure on hands

4. Staple Leg and Control Arm

   • Pin opponent's leg to the floor and control their arm to isolate the passing side.
   • Tilt right knee toward floor to staple opponent's leg
   • Use right hand to open opponent's arm away from body
   • Maintain forward weight distribution to prevent bridging

5. Hook Foot for Leg Extension

   • Hook opponent's foot with your left foot to create outward pressure and extend their leg.
   • Use left foot to hook behind opponent's ankle
   • Apply outward pressure on ankle to open knee angle
   • Kick in plyometric motion to maximize hook range
   • Extend leg straight to clear passing path

6. Transition to Knee-on-Belly

   • Slide into knee-on-belly position after extending opponent's leg, using controlled hip movement.
   • Slide right leg out as left foot hooks and extends
   • Shift hips smoothly to land knee on opponent's belly
   • Place hand on shoulder or wrist for additional control

7. Opponent Follows Hook Attempt

   • When opponent retracts their foot to prevent hooking, adjust by bringing your foot inside their leg.
   • Bring right knee further between opponent's legs
   • Tilt body to right to exaggerate weight shift
   • Place hooking foot in front of opponent's leg instead of behind
   • Maintain hand pressure high above opponent's head

8. Float Hips When Arm Blocks

   • If opponent's arm frames prevent foot insertion, use hip float to switch sides and continue passing.
   • Kick left leg back to create space for hip movement
   • Switch hips by floating to opposite side
   • Keep weight on hands to facilitate hip mobility

Branch conditions

• when stepping in to control legs and push opponent onto back
• as opponent's legs are oriented to limit passing to one side
• when knee pinch controls legs and creates space for stapling
• after stapling leg and opening arm to isolate passing side
• when foot hook extends leg and clears path for hip slide
• if opponent retracts foot to prevent hooking behind ankle
• after adjusting hook to front of leg and maintaining pressure
• when opponent's arm frames block foot insertion between legs