How to Do the De La Riva Knee Push Sweep in BJJ
The DLR knee push sweep is a simple but effective sweep where you push the opponent's hooked knee inward with your free foot while pulling with your grips. The DLR hook prevents them from stepping back, and the knee push collapses their base inward, toppling them to the side.
✓ Key Details to Master
- 1 From DLR guard, maintain the hook and grip collar and sleeve
- 2 Place your free foot on the inside of their hooked knee
- 3 Push the knee inward toward their other leg
- 4 Simultaneously pull with your grips to off-balance
- 5 The inward knee push collapses their base and they fall
✗ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- ⚠️ Pushing the knee outward instead of inward
- ⚠️ Not pulling with grips while pushing the knee
- ⚠️ DLR hook too shallow to prevent them from stepping back
- ⚠️ Free foot placed too high or too low on the leg
- ⚠️ Not following to top position after the sweep
🔄 Variations
- → With ankle grip variation
- → To single leg X entry
- → Against kneeling opponent
- → With belt grip
🛡️ Counters & Defenses
- → Step the hooked leg back
- → Base wide against the push
- → Strip the DLR hook
- → Pressure forward to flatten
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Frequently Asked Questions
What belt level should I be to learn the De La Riva Knee Push Sweep? ▼
The De La Riva Knee Push Sweep is typically introduced at the blue belt level. However, higher belts continue to refine this technique throughout their BJJ journey. Building a technical foundation. Developing a guard game and understanding of timing.
Does this work in both gi and no-gi? ▼
The De La Riva Knee Push Sweep works in both gi and no-gi, though grip adjustments may be necessary. In no-gi, focus on body control and underhooks instead of gi grips.
How do I set up the De La Riva Knee Push Sweep? ▼
The De La Riva Knee Push Sweep is typically executed from de la riva. Key setups include controlling your opponent's posture and creating the right angle. Practice the entry repeatedly before focusing on the finish.