### De La Riva Sweep #### Overview The De La Riva guard is a versatile open guard position in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu that you can use both offensively and defensively. Incorporating control and destabilization of your opponent’s base, the De La Riva sweep aims to off-balance and transition you into a more dominant position, often involving the top or side control. #### Position - **Position Used From:** Open Guard #### Step-by-Step Instructions 1. **Establish the De La Riva Guard:** - Begin from an open guard position by hooking one of your legs around the outside of your opponent's leg—you should have your De La Riva hook firmly establishing control. - Your other foot should focus on managing distance and pressure, possibly placed on their hip or thigh (depending on their stance). - Your hands should grab one of their sleeves or wrists, depending on available grips. 2. **Control the Opponent's Base:** - While maintaining your grips, aim to use your free foot to hook the back of your opponent’s knee, further destabilizing them. - Secure a collar grip with your same side hand (the hand that is on the De La Riva side) to control the upper body effectively. 3. **Off Balance the Opponent:** - Use the hand gripping their sleeve to pull and disrupt their balance forward, directing their weight outward and towards the side of your De La Riva hook. - Simultaneously, push with your hooking foot and pull with your collar grip, creating opposing forces that topple them. 4. **Execute the Sweep Motion:** - As their balance is broken, extend the De La Riva hook and elevate your hips, aiming to push your opponent backward onto their side or causing them to fall forward. - Follow through by pulling on the collar grip while directing your opponent where you intend them to land. 5. **Transition to a Dominant Position:** - As your opponent's balance is disrupted, use the opportunity to stand up, pull yourself on top using your grips, and settle into either side control or a more advantageous top position. - Stay connected via your grips until you secure dominance and stabilize your position on top. #### Tips - *Weight Distribution:* Ensure your opponents are made to carry some of your weight to make the sweep easier. - *Grip Maintenance:* Keep your grips secure to control your opponent throughout the technique. - *Defensive Awareness:* Be mindful of potential counters and continuously monitor your opponent’s movement. This technique seamlessly transitions from defense to attack, offering opportunities whether for competitive scenarios or during sparring exercises, strengthening both your guard retention and offensive capabilities in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. #### Japanese Name - **Japanese Name:** N/A