The Guard Retention and Attack Study
Includes guard retention & attack sequences from De La Riva & related positions
Flow outline
De La Riva
- Once set, set the de la riva guard. control the opponent's leg. keep your hook. do not let them pass
Tripod Sweep
- If they frame, execute the tripod sweep. use your hook and posted foot. drive them over. secure the top position. don’t force it
Deep DLR
- Achieve Deep De La Riva. Insert your hook deeper. Control their hip. Prepare for advanced attacks
Berimbolo
- From here, most of the time initiate the berimbolo. roll under their base. take the back. secure the hooks. now finish
Single Leg
- If they frame, attack the single leg takedown. secure the leg. drive forward. take them down. control the scramble
X Guard
- Transition to X Guard. Entangle their legs. Control their posture. Set up sweeps and submissions
X Sweep
- perform the x sweep. use your x guard position. elevate and off-balance. sweep them to the side. timing beats strength
Collar Sleeve
- set collar sleeve guard. control the collar and sleeve. manage distance. set up attacks. do not let go. switch if it stalls
Reset DLR
- Reset to De La Riva Guard. Regain your hook. Re-set control. Do not accept the pass
Triangle
- Lock in the Triangle Choke. Trap the head and arm. Squeeze your legs. Finish the submission. Now. Don’t force it
Armbar
- If they frame, most of the time attack the armbar. isolate the arm. break their posture. hyperextend the elbow. make them tap
Omoplata
- Often Execute the Omoplata. Entangle the arm with your legs. Apply shoulder pressure. Force the roll or submission. Don’t force it
Matrix Back Take
- From here, often complete the matrix back take. spin under their base from omoplata. secure the back. control the position
K Guard
- From here, from here, enter k guard. use your knee shield. control their far leg. create off-balance. attack immediately
Branch conditions
- push down on hook, place hook foot on hip
- Kick Out Leg
- Far Leg Gets Stuffed, Cross Legs Push And Pull Off Balance
- Push Down On Hook, Straighten Out Thigh To Push On Shin
- Push Down On Hook, Place Hook Foot On Hip
- Kick Out Leg, Drag To Right, Posts Hands