Video: De la Riva Guard Basics & 4 Great Options by Knight Jiu-Jitsu. Not affiliated with MatRecap; their version may differ from this drill.
Technique recap
De La Riva guard hooks the outside of a standing opponent's lead leg. It's a launch pad for sweeps and back takes.
3 key details
- Hook from the outside wrapping behind their knee.
- Grip the ankle and a sleeve or collar.
- Keep the other foot on the hip.
Your 10-minute home drill
- 2:00Inversion and hip mobility
- 2:00DLR hook shadow
- 3:00Foot-on-hip and hook transitions
- 2:00Hip lift sweep pattern
- 1:00Hip stretch
Safety
Never force knee rotation when inverting.
Instructor disclaimer
Follow your instructor's version. Schools and styles teach this technique differently. This page is general education, not a substitute for qualified instruction.
