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De La Riva Guard

Kurze Einführung​

De La Riva (DLR) Guard ist eine revolutionäre Open Guard, bei der du dein Bein hinter dem Knie deines Gegners hakst, während du seinen gegenüberliegenden Ärmel kontrollierst. Benannt nach Ricardo De La Riva, bietet diese Guard außergewöhnliche Sweep-Kraft und direkte Wege zur Back-Kontrolle.

Positions-Übersicht​

Station: Guard-System > Open Guard

Erreicht von: Closed Guard Öffnung, Spider Guard Übergänge, stehende Guard-Eingänge, Gegner steht zum Passen

Führt zu: Sweeps zur Top Position, Back Takes, Berimbolo Eingänge, Übergänge zur X-Guard, Reverse De La Riva

De La Riva Guard Typen (4 Hauptvariationen)​

🎯 Klassische De La Riva (Standard)​

Ziel

Maximale Kontrolle der Basis und Haltung des Gegners; kraftvolle Sweeps erzeugen; Back Takes drohen

Hauptmerkmal

DLR Hook hinter ihrem Knie, gegenüberliegender Ärmel kontrolliert, anderer Fuß auf Hüfte oder Bizeps

Ausführung (Schritt für Schritt)

  1. Gegner steht oder ein Knie oben
  2. Hake dein Bein hinter ihrem Knie (äußere Position)
  3. Kontrolliere ihren gegenüberliegenden Ärmel mit deiner Hand
  4. Platziere anderen Fuß auf ihrer Hüfte oder ihrem Bizeps
  5. Ziehe Ärmel während du mit Hüftfuß drückst
  6. Breche ihre Basis und Haltung

Taktischer Vorteil

Kontrolliert ihre Basis komplett; sie können nicht zurücktreten; Sweeps sind hochprozentig; natürliche Back-Take Position; Wettkampf-Standard

⚔️ Reverse De La Riva (RDLR) (Gegenseite)​

Ziel

Kontrolle aus entgegengesetztem Winkel; invertierte Techniken aufbauen; gegen Knee Slice Passes verteidigen

Hauptmerkmal

Hook hinter Knie auf gleicher Seite wie Grip (Gegenteil von klassischer DLR)

Ausführung (Schritt für Schritt)

  1. Hook hinter ihrem Knie (gleiche Seite wie dein Grip)
  2. Kontrolliere gleichseitigen Ärmel oder Kragen
  3. Anderes Bein framed auf ihrer gegenüberliegenden Hüfte
  4. Erzeuge entgegengesetzten Kontrollwinkel
  5. Baue Sweeps oder Inversionen auf
  6. Populär im modernen Wettkampf

Taktischer Vorteil

Anderer Winkel verwirrt Gegner; Setup für Berimbolo und Crab Ride; verteidigt Knee Slice Passes; essentiell für modernes Guard-Spiel

🔄 Collar-Sleeve DLR (Posture Kontrolliere)​

Ziel

Maximum Haltung Kontrolle combined with DLR Hook; increase submission threats; Kontrolle more dominant

Main Characteristic

DLR Hook plus collar Grip (instead of just sleeve)

Ausführung (Schritt für Schritt)

  1. Etabliere DLR Hook behind knee
  2. Grab ihr collar with DLR-side hand
  3. Other hand controls opposite sleeve
  4. Foot on hip or bicep
  5. Pull collar to break Haltung forward
  6. Attack sweeps with broken Haltung

Taktischer Vorteil

Better Haltung Kontrolle; triangle setups easier; harder for sie to defend; gi-specific power; controls ihr upper body completely

🛡️ Sit-Up DLR (Active)​

Ziel

More active and aggressive DLR; easier back takes; less defensive

Main Characteristic

Sitting up with DLR Hook while maintaining sleeve Kontrolle

Ausführung (Schritt für Schritt)

  1. DLR Hook behind ihr knee
  2. Sit up toward sie (active Haltung)
  3. Halte sleeve Kontrolle
  4. Use free hand for collar or underhook
  5. Climb for back take
  6. Or Sweep from sit-up Position

Taktischer Vorteil

Direct path to back; more aggressive approach; harder to Pass; modern competition favorite; less Grip-dependent

Important Observations (General Rules)​

Kernprinzipien​

  1. 🎯 Hook is sacred - DLR Hook controls ihr Basis completely
  2. 💪 Opposite sleeve essential - Cross-Kontrolle creates off-Balance
  3. ⏱️ Hip foot creates Winkel - Other foot on hip pushes/frames
  4. 🔄 Active Hook adjustment - Constantly reposition Hook deeper
  5. 🎮 Variation selection - Choose based on ihr stance:
    • Classic DLR → Against standing passes
    • Reverse DLR → Against knee slice attempts
    • Collar-Sleeve → When need Haltung Kontrolle
    • Sit-Up DLR → For back takes

Verbindung zu Theorien​

Applying core principles:

  • Base Destruction: DLR Hook removes one leg from ihr Basis
  • Lever Systems: Hook behind knee = longest lever for sweeps
  • Grip Cross-Kontrolliere: Opposite sleeve creates diagonal imbalance
  • Hip Kontrolliere: Dein Hook controls ihr hip/leg directly

Related to Guard dynamics: DLR exemplifies "Guard as destabilization" - making ihr Basis unreliable rather than controlling distance.

Häufige Fehler​

⚠️ Shallow Hook - Hook must be deep behind knee

⚠️ Wrong sleeve - Must Kontrolle opposite sleeve (cross-Kontrolle)

⚠️ Static Hook - Need to constantly adjust depth and Winkel

⚠️ Flat on back - Should be on side or sitting up

⚠️ No hip Druck - Other foot must push on hip

⚠️ Letting sie sit - DLR works best against standing/posting

⚠️ Forgetting to extend - Hook leg should extend to create Hebelwirkung

🥋 Essential Sweeps from De La Riva​

Classic DLR Sweep (Overhead Sweep)​

Setup-Position: Classic DLR with sleeve and hip Kontrolle

Ausführung:

  1. DLR Hook deep behind ihr knee
  2. Opposite sleeve controlled firmly
  3. Other foot on ihr hip
  4. Extend DLR Hook leg (push sie up)
  5. Pull sleeve while pushing hip
  6. Sie flip over dein Hook
  7. Come to top Position or take back

Wichtige Details:

  • Hook extension provides lift
  • Timing with ihr forward Gewicht
  • Pull sleeve strongly
  • Follow through to top or back
  • Often called "overhead Sweep"

Taktischer Einsatz: Highest percentage DLR Sweep; creates back-take opportunity; works gi and no-gi with adaptations

Berimbolo to Back​

Setup-Position: DLR or RDLR with Gegner defending sweeps

Ausführung:

  1. DLR Hook established
  2. Invert underneath sie (roll to shoulder)
  3. Hook remains behind ihr knee
  4. Rotate underneath taking ihr back
  5. Come to back mount
  6. Sichere hooks and Kontrolle

Wichtige Details:

  • Requires flexibility and Timing
  • Modern high-level technique
  • Hook never releases
  • Full rotation underneath
  • Competition game-changer

Taktischer Einsatz: Direct path to 4 points + back Kontrolle; dominant in modern competition; requires technical drilling

See back mount

Balloon Sweep​

Setup-Position: DLR with collar Grip

Ausführung:

  1. DLR Hook behind knee
  2. Collar Grip established
  3. Other foot on ihr hip/thigh
  4. Pull collar while extending both legs
  5. Sie fly over du (balloon effect)
  6. Land in mount or top Position

Wichtige Details:

  • Collar Grip essential (gi only)
  • Both legs extend simultaneously
  • Strong pull on collar
  • Timing when sie Druck forward
  • Very satisfying when landed

Taktischer Einsatz: Classic DLR technique; high percentage in gi; creates mount opportunity; surprise element

Kiss of Dragon​

Setup-Position: RDLR with inversion beginning

Ausführung:

  1. Reverse DLR Position
  2. Begin inverting to side
  3. Grab ihr far leg/belt
  4. Roll through taking back
  5. Emerge on ihr back
  6. Sichere Position

Wichtige Details:

  • Advanced technique
  • Requires flexibility
  • Full inversion needed
  • Timing critical
  • Modern competition technique

Taktischer Einsatz: Spectacular back-take; difficult to defend; high-level competition technique; requires significant drilling

🎓 Training Progressions​

Solo-Übungen​

  1. DLR Hook Placement (20 reps each leg)

    • Übe hooking around post/partner's leg
    • Baue auf muscle memory for proper depth
    • Essential foundational skill
    • Entwickle Hook positioning feel

  2. Hip Escape with DLR (10 reps each side)

    • Halte DLR Hook while creating Winkel
    • Übe staying off flat back
    • Baue auf core strength
    • Foundation for all DLR Bewegung

  3. Berimbolo Inversion Drill (5 reps each side)

    • Übe inversion motion solo
    • Baue auf flexibility and core strength
    • Can use wall for support initially
    • Essential for advanced DLR game

  4. DLR Sit-Up Drill (15 reps)

    • From flat to sit-up while maintaining Hook
    • Builds core and hip flexor strength
    • Foundation for sit-up DLR
    • Entwickle active Guard Haltung

Partner-Übungen​

Level 1: Position Establishment (Cooperative)

  • Partner stands, du establish DLR
  • Übe Hook depth and sleeve Kontrolle
  • Hold Position 30 seconds
  • 10 reps focusing on proper mechanics
  • Baue auf foundational understanding

Level 2: Sweep Sequences (Light Resistance 25%)

  • Übe classic Sweep and balloon Sweep
  • Partner gives light resistance
  • Fokussiere on Timing and Hebelwirkung
  • Flow for 5 minutes
  • Entwickle Bewegung patterns

Level 3: Positional Sparring (50%)

  • Start in DLR, du attack/sie defend
  • 50% resistance
  • Fokussiere: Maintaining Hook, Timing sweeps
  • 3-minute rounds
  • Baue auf Timing and reactions

Level 4: Live Rolling (100%)

  • Pull DLR in rolling
  • Full resistance
  • Fokussiere: Entries, sweeps, transitions
  • Competition preparation
  • Real application under Druck

Common Drill Sequences​

Drill 1: DLR Entry Flow

  1. Standing Gegner
  2. Sit to Guard
  3. Etabliere DLR Hook
  4. Get sleeve Kontrolle
  5. Place hip foot
  6. Reset and repeat - 10 reps
  7. Baue auf entry speed

Drill 2: DLR Sweep Chain

  1. Attempt classic DLR Sweep
  2. If defended → transition to berimbolo
  3. If defended → balloon Sweep
  4. If defended → x-Guard entry
  5. Continuous flow
  6. 5 minutes building combinations

Drill 3: DLR to Back Take

  1. DLR Position established
  2. Sit-up DLR variation
  3. Climb to back mount
  4. Sichere hooks
  5. Flow for precision
  6. 10 reps each side

Drill 4: Guard Transitions

  1. Start in DLR
  2. Transition to RDLR
  3. Transition to x-Guard
  4. Back to DLR
  5. Continuous flow
  6. 3 minutes building connectivity

See Guard connection training

Progressions-Zeitplan​

Following training methods:

  • Week 1-2: DLR Hook placement, basic mechanics
  • Week 3-4: Classic Sweep, maintaining Position
  • Week 5-8: Balloon Sweep, sit-up variations
  • Month 3-4: Berimbolo introduction, live application
  • Month 6+: Competition use, advanced entries, teaching others
  • Blue Belt+: Complete DLR system with all variations

🔧 Troubleshooting Guide​

Problem: Can't Get Hook Deep Enough​

Solutions:

  1. Use dein hands to help Position initially
  2. Angle dein hip away (not flat)
  3. Kick leg through deeper
  4. Übe solo drilling Hook placement
  5. Ensure hooking with shin, not just foot
  6. May need hip flexibility work

Problem: Sie Keep Removing Hook​

Solutions:

  1. Hook deeper behind knee
  2. Keep Hook leg extended (creates Druck)
  3. Kontrolliere ihr Balance with Grips
  4. Transition to RDLR or x-Guard
  5. Don't let sie sit back
  6. Active Hook adjustment constant

Problem: Can't Hit Sweeps​

Solutions:

  1. Timing is everything - Sweep when sie step
  2. Break ihr Basis with Grips first
  3. Ensure Hook is deep
  4. Hip foot must push/frame
  5. Chain multiple Sweep attempts
  6. Create reactions with threats first

Problem: Getting Passed Easily​

Solutions:

  1. Don't stay flat on back
  2. Better initial Grip establishment
  3. Keep hip foot active (framing)
  4. Transition guards when Hook threatened
  5. Übe Guard retention
  6. Active hip Bewegung prevents passing

Problem: Berimbolo Too Difficult​

Solutions:

  1. Normal - advanced technique
  2. Baue auf flexibility with daily stretching
  3. Solo drill inversion repeatedly
  4. Break down into steps
  5. Use sit-up DLR for back takes first
  6. May take 6-12 months to develop
  7. Not essential for DLR success

🔄 Attack Chains & Combinations​

DLR Sweep → Failed → Berimbolo → Back​

  1. Attempt classic DLR Sweep
  2. Sie defend by sitting back
  3. Use ihr reaction to invert
  4. Berimbolo to ihr back
  5. Sichere back mount
  6. Reaction-based attack

DLR → X-Guard → Sweep​

  1. DLR Hook established
  2. Sie defend by stepping around
  3. Füge hinzu second Hook (creates x-Guard)
  4. Sweep from x-Guard
  5. Guard transition creates success
  6. Natural combination

See x-Guard

Balloon Sweep → Mount → Submission​

  1. Führe aus balloon Sweep
  2. Land directly in mount
  3. Halte Kontrolle
  4. Attack collar choke or armbar
  5. Complete combination
  6. Point scoring + submission

RDLR → Kiss of Dragon → RNC​

  1. Reverse DLR Position
  2. Invert with kiss of dragon
  3. Take back mount
  4. Sichere rear naked choke
  5. High-level competition sequence

See rear naked choke

💡 Advanced Concepts​

DLR Grip Variations​

Classic Sleeve + Hip

  • Most common setup
  • Opposite sleeve Kontrolle
  • Other foot on hip
  • Foundation for all DLR

Collar + Sleeve

  • Stronger Haltung Kontrolle
  • Triangle setups available
  • More dominant Position
  • Gi-specific advantage

Belt Grip + Sleeve

  • Very strong Kontrolle
  • Common in competition
  • Prevents sie backing away
  • Alternative to collar

Ankle Pick + Sleeve

  • Grabbing ihr opposite ankle
  • Strong sweeping Hebelwirkung
  • Prevents posting
  • Advanced variation

See detailed Grip strategies

DLR Guard Retention​

When Hook Getting Removed:

  1. Immediately transition to other Guard
  2. Don't fight losing battle
  3. RDLR often available
  4. X-Guard transition natural
  5. Spider Guard as backup
  6. Fluid Guard transitions essential

When Sie Back Away:

  1. Follow with Hook (extend)
  2. Sit up to maintain distance
  3. Transition to standing Guard
  4. Use Grips to prevent separation
  5. Modern guards emphasize following

Against Toreando Pass:

  1. DLR excellent defense
  2. Hook prevents spin
  3. Follow ihr Bewegung with Hook
  4. Sleeve Kontrolle stops completion
  5. Counter-Sweep as sie Pass

Competition Strategy​

Points Consideration:

  • Sweeps score 2 points
  • Back takes score 4 points
  • Advantages for near-sweeps
  • Berimbolo very high-scoring (back mount)
  • Balance offense with safety

Tactical Approach:

  • Pull Guard to DLR quickly
  • Etabliere Hook before sie settle
  • Constant Sweep attempts (advantages)
  • Berimbolo if skilled enough
  • Transitions to multiple guards
  • Never stay static in DLR

DLR vs Different Body Types​

Against Larger Opponents:

  • DLR especially effective (Hebelwirkung)
  • Balloon Sweep works well
  • Use Gewicht against sie
  • Technical precision required

Against Smaller Opponents:

  • May be faster at removing Hook
  • Quicker transitions needed
  • Berimbolo very effective
  • Chase ihr Bewegung

Against Flexible Opponents:

  • Harder to Sweep (good Basis)
  • Fokussiere on back takes
  • Berimbolo more available
  • Patience in setup

Against Strong Grips:

  • Breaking dein Grips harder
  • Etabliere first (proactive)
  • Mix DLR with other guards
  • Grip fighting critical

Gi vs No-Gi Differences​

Gi DLR:

  • Primary application
  • Stronger Grips available
  • Collar/sleeve/belt options
  • Extremely effective
  • Competition standard

No-Gi DLR:

  • Still functional
  • Wrist Kontrolle instead of sleeves
  • Underhooks more important
  • Faster transitions needed
  • Sit-up variation better
  • Works but requires adaptation

🎯 Belt-Level Expectations​

White Belt Ziele​

Referenced in Anfängerreise:

  • Understand DLR concept (Month 6-8)
  • Basic Hook placement
  • Classic DLR Sweep execution
  • Halte Position briefly
  • Recognize when to use DLR

Blue Belt Entwicklung​

Referenced in Skill-Progressionskarte:

  • Classic and balloon sweeps functional
  • DLR and RDLR proficiency
  • Basic back takes from DLR
  • Smooth Guard transitions
  • Competition application
  • DLR as primary open Guard option
  • Teaching basic DLR to others

Purple Belt Meisterschaft​

  • Complete DLR system
  • Berimbolo proficiency
  • Kiss of dragon functional
  • Advanced Grip fighting
  • Teaching ability comprehensive
  • Competition specialization
  • Understanding when to abandon DLR
  • Creating opportunities for DLR entry
  • Seamless Guard transition system

Brown/Black Belt Expertise​

  • DLR as complete offensive system
  • Multiple berimbolo variations
  • Creative back-take sequences
  • High-level competition application
  • Developing personal variations
  • Teaching advanced concepts

🎯 Next Steps​

After understanding De La Riva fundamentals:

  1. Meistere Hook placement → Everything starts with deep Hook
  2. Lerne classic Sweep first → Foundation for all DLR
  3. Füge hinzu balloon Sweep → Increases attack variety
  4. Studiere sit-up DLR → Direct back-take path
  5. Begin berimbolo journey → Long-term skill development
  6. Übe transitions → DLR to x-Guard, to RDLR
  7. Entwickle Grip fighting → Essential for modern competition
  8. Studiere back mount → Know where du're going

🔗 Related Resources​

Guard-System Concepts​

Positions from DLR​

Submissions from DLR​

Gegner Perspective​

Theoretical Foundation​

Progress Tracking​