How to Do the De La Riva Scissor Sweep in BJJ
The DLR scissor sweep combines the DLR hook with a scissoring leg motion to sweep the opponent. Your DLR hook pushes the near leg while your other leg chops the far leg, creating a scissors effect. This is highly effective against kneeling or partially standing opponents.
✓ Key Details to Master
- 1 From DLR guard, control the collar or sleeve with your hands
- 2 Maintain the DLR hook on the near leg
- 3 Position your free leg to chop the opponent's far knee or ankle
- 4 Scissor by pushing with DLR hook while chopping with free leg
- 5 Pull with your grips to add to the off-balance and follow to top
✗ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- ⚠️ DLR hook and chopping leg not working in opposite directions
- ⚠️ Free leg chop too high on the thigh for effectiveness
- ⚠️ Not pulling with the upper body grips
- ⚠️ Scissoring motion too slow to generate the sweep
- ⚠️ Not following to top position after the sweep connects
🔄 Variations
- → Against kneeling opponent
- → With lasso hook combo
- → To leg drag
- → Against standing opponent
🛡️ Counters & Defenses
- → Base wide to resist the scissor
- → Strip the DLR hook first
- → Knee cut through the DLR
- → Pressure forward to flatten
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Frequently Asked Questions
What belt level should I be to learn the De La Riva Scissor Sweep? ▼
The De La Riva Scissor 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 Scissor 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 Scissor Sweep? ▼
The De La Riva Scissor 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.