The De La Riva guard is a fundamental position in jiu-jitsu. Wielded correctly, it's an aggressive guard that creates a variety of opportunities for sweeps, back-takes, and submissions.
It’s important to both be proficient in utilizing the guard and knowing how to pass it.
Enter JT Torres: a Worlds silver medalist and ADCC champion. In the video links below, the Atos black belt shows three of his favorite ways to use DLR and three ways to pass the guard.
JT Torres: DLR Techniques Preview
