### **Technique Description: "Kiss of the Dragon"** --- #### **Overview:** **"Kiss of the Dragon"** is an advanced sweep and back take technique primarily executed from the Open Guard position, specifically the Reverse De La Riva (RDLR) guard. It involves using deceptive movement to transition underneath the opponent, culminating in taking their back. #### **Position: Open Guard (Reverse De La Riva Guard)** ##### **Step-by-Step Instructions:** 1. **Establish Control:** - Start in the Reverse De La Riva guard by hooking your inside-leg on the opponent's leg closest to you (usually their lead leg). Your outside hand should grip the opponent's ankle or pants for control. 2. **Set Up the Entrance:** - Use your other hand to secure a sleeve grip on their opposite-side arm. - Your free leg should be posted, controlling distance on the opponent's hip or bicep. 3. **Create Off-Balancing Pressure:** - Pull with the sleeve grip, while pushing with your foot on the hip/bicep, this control is crucial in breaking your opponent's posture. 4. **Kiss of the Dragon Roll:** - With your inside grip (Reverse De La Riva hook) and ankle grip secured, roll beneath the opponent, using the momentum to swing your hips inwards. - Your goal is a deep inversion, turning upside down directly beneath them. Make sure to maintain your grips and hook throughout. 5. **Making the Transition:** - As you roll under, thread your legs to the opposite side, using the motion to continue carrying you around the back of your opponent. - Release the sleeve grip and work your hand around their waist for a better grip. 6. **Taking the Back:** - Once you’re nearly behind them, spice your legs behind their knees or wrap one leg over their thigh. - Pull yourself up using the now waist grip into their back, using momentum if necessary. - Establish a seatbelt grip or double underhook for stability in back control. 7. **Finish the Back Take:** - Secure your hooks in. You now have control of your opponent’s back and are in a dominant position. #### **Tips:** - Ensure that your grips are tight and controlled throughout the movement, especially during the inversion phase. - The roll requires good timing and practice; initiating the roll when your opponent lacks balance is optimal. - Always be aware of your opponent's counters and be ready to transition to other techniques if needed. ---