Reverse De La Riva Guard in BJJ

A guard hooking your leg around the opponent's lead leg from the inside, excellent for spinning under and taking the back.

⚔️ Attack Options

  • → Kiss of the dragon
  • → Back take
  • → Crab ride
  • → Leg lock entries

🛡️ Defense Options

  • → Backstep
  • → Knee cut
  • → Pressure forward

Techniques from Reverse De La Riva Guard

Kiss of the Dragon

transitions • purple belt • ★★★★

Reverse De La Riva Sweep

sweeps • blue belt • ★★★

How to Get to Reverse De La Riva Guard

Reverse De La Riva Guard

From: open guard • guards

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Related Positions

Back Control

The most dominant position in BJJ, controlling your opponent from behind with your hooks in.

Open Guard

Any guard position where your legs are not locked around your opponent, offering more mobility and attack options.