De La Riva Control

De la riva guard through strategic grips & leg positioning. Transitioning btwn guard variations based on reactions & prioritizing dominant positions over immediate submissions.

Flow outline

1. De La Riva System

   • Once set, usually the foundational guard position where you set control with one leg hooked inside the opponent's thigh. is your starting point for all subsequent positional developments

2. De La Riva With Far Sleeve Grip

   • Quick note: Establishing the far sleeve grip while maintaining the De La Riva hook superior control over the opponent's posture and balance, setting up multiple offensive options

3. De La Riva X

   • Once set, quick note: a transitional guard position that combines de la riva with x guard elements, offering enhanced control over the opponent's base and creating opportunities for sweeps. don’t force it

4. Lo Guard

   • A low variation of De La Riva that maintains close control while minimizing the opponent's passing options, ideal for maintaining positional security

5. De La Riva With Cross Collar Grip

   • quick note: securing the cross collar grip from de la riva establishes dominant upper body control, allowing you to dictate the opponent's posture and movement. switch if it stalls

6. Berimbolo

   • Key detail: a technical back-taking sequence initiated from de la riva that focuses on inverting under the opponent while maintaining control of their base

7. X Guard

   • If they frame, often a dominant guard position achieved by bumping the opponent over your head, providing excellent control of their base and multiple sweeping opportunities

8. Lapel Guard

   • From here, from here, a sophisticated guard variation utilizing the lapel for enhanced control and entanglement options, creating multiple pathways to dominant positions

9. Caio Terra Ankle Lock

   • Usually A leg attack option available when the opponent presents specific reactions, though the prioritizes positional advancement over submission hunting. Don’t force it

10. De La Riva With Cross Sleeve Grip

    • If they frame, controlling the near-side cross sleeve from de la riva excellent upper body manipulation and sets up back exposure opportunities

11. Back Position

    • Key detail: most of the time the ultimate dominant position achieved through systematic control from de la riva, offering complete positional dominance and submission opportunities

12. De La Riva X

    • Often A reinforced De La Riva variation that combines elements for enhanced control and transition options against resisting opponents. Switch if it stalls

13. De La Riva X

    • If they frame, often an alternative pathway to the de la riva x position, demonstrating the 's flexibility in achieving the same control objectives through different grips

14. Sit Up Guard

    • Key detail: a proactive guard variation that maintains upper body engagement while controlling the opponent's posture, creating immediate sweeping opportunities

15. Sit Up Sweep To Single Leg

    • Usually A sweeping sequence that transitions from guard control to a dominant standing position, emphasizing positional advancement over submission attempts. Timing beats strength

Branch conditions

• Extend Opponent Out By Kicking Their Far Leg
• De La Riva Foot Goes On Floor, Opposite Foot On Bicep, Kick Forwards
• if they Postures Up Or Hides Far Sleeve
• Extend Opponent Out With Far Leg
• Opponent Traps Free Leg For Knee Cut Or Smash Pass
• Opponent Fully Postured Up
• extend opponent out with far leg, enter lapel guard
• Get Butterfly Hook With Free Leg, Grab Leg Pant, Sweep Backwards
• Hug Ankle, Drive Leg Into Knee
• Opponent Pushes On Knee To Relieve Pressure
• Gain Access To Near Side Cross Sleeve Grip