De La Riva Guard: Mastering Leg Control and Back Takes

Learn the revolutionary guard position that transformed modern BJJ, controlling ankles and creating powerful transitions from the bottom position

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De La Riva Guard Details

De La Riva guard revolutionized open guard play by teaching us to control the opponent's lead leg from the outside, creating powerful destabilization and back-taking opportunities that changed how modern BJJ competitors approach guard retention.

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What leg do you hook in De La Riva?

Technique Connections for De La Riva Guard

Understanding how techniques connect is crucial for effective BJJ. See how this position relates to other moves in your arsenal.

Understanding Connections

Technique connections show how different moves link together in BJJ. Understanding these pathways helps you navigate fights more effectively.

Ways to Enter:

How you can arrive at this position from other techniques.

Ways to Exit:

How you can transition out of this position to other techniques.

Common Triggers:

The most frequent situations that enable these techniques.

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Position Statistics for De La Riva Guard

Understand the distribution of techniques available in this position. These statistics help you see what options are most common and what areas might need more development.

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What We Measure

Our database categorizes techniques by their primary function to help you understand what options are available in each position.

Submissions: Finishing moves
Escapes: Defensive techniques
Transitions: Movement between positions
Sweeps: Reversals to top position

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