Atlas/Guard/De La Riva
Guard position·Triangle choke via hip cut and leg swing over far shoulder, Omoplata via inversion or hip switch, Straight ankle lock or toe hold on hooked leg
DLR Guard
De La Riva Guard
DLR

De La Riva

Shin hook behind leg - off-balance, sweeps, back takes

Dominance
60
vs 40
Control depth
Distal
Guarding
Transitions
23
outbound
Submissions
37
downstream
//01—About this position

What it is

Guard position where one foot hooks behind their shin while the other leg controls distance and angle. The shin hook disrupts their base and movement while grip control breaks posture. Creates off-balancing control for sweeps, back takes, and berimbolos.

What you do

The step-by-step execution guide lives in the app — 6-step breakdown, biomechanics, and situational tips.

Open1position detailin the App Store↗
Dominance — Guarding perspective
60 vs 40
Disadvantaged↓ 20Dominant
Control depth · Distal — Hook controls shin - sweep, back take, berimbolo
Dominance — Passing perspective
40 vs 60
Disadvantaged↓ -20Dominant
Control depth · Distal — Fighting hook control - clear hook, pass guard
//02—Concept tags
CONTROLSWEEP
//03—Transitions outbound

23 ways out.

All23transitionsin the App Store↗
De La Riva →
De La Riva Balloon Sweep
Sitting on torso - heavy hips, dominant control
Type
Sweep
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
De La Riva →
Single Leg X Entry
One leg hooked, one elevating - sweep angles
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
De La Riva →
X-Guard Entry
Crossed leg hooks - explosive sweeps
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
De La Riva →
Worm Guard Entry
Lapel threaded under leg around arm - binding control
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
De La Riva →
Berimbolo
Behind with hooks - back control, submission access
Type
Back take
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
De La Riva →
Knee Shield Insert
Top leg frames torso - distance control
Type
Position adjustment
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
De La Riva →
Lasso Guard Entry
Leg threads through arm - complete limb isolation
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
De La Riva →
Spider Guard Entry
Feet on biceps with sleeve grips - posture control
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
De La Riva →
De La Riva Balloon Sweep
Knee on belly - mobile pressure, transition hub
Type
Sweep
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
De La Riva →
De La Riva Balloon Sweep
Asymmetric mount - strong base, arm access
Type
Sweep
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
De La Riva →
Deep Half Guard Entry
Hip penetration beneath opponent - sweep leverage
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
De La Riva →
Collar Sleeve Guard Entry
Collar and sleeve grips - break posture, create angles
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
De La Riva →
De La Riva to Squid Guard
Lapel wrapped through legs - restrict movement, create chokes
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
De La Riva →
50/50 Entry
Symmetrical leg entanglement - equal attack potential
Type
Entanglement
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
De La Riva →
Tripod Guard
Same-side ankle and hip frame - sickle sweep loads
Type
Position adjustment
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
De La Riva →
Leg Drag
Leg dragged across body - modern pass hub
Type
Position adjustment
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
De La Riva →
Tornado Guard
Inverted shin pressure - rotational sweep platform
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
De La Riva →
93 Guard
Deep De La Riva hook plus inside shin wedge - berimbolo platform
Type
Position adjustment
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
De La Riva →
False Reap
Legal reap shape - off-balancing, heel and back exposure
Type
Entanglement
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
De La Riva →
Tripod Guard
Same-side ankle and hip frame - sickle sweep loads
Type
Position adjustment
Tier
Core
Perspective
Passing
De La Riva →
Leg Drag
Leg dragged across body - modern pass hub
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Passing
De La Riva →
Tornado Guard
Inverted shin pressure - rotational sweep platform
Type
Position adjustment
Tier
Core
Perspective
Passing
De La Riva →
93 Guard
Deep De La Riva hook plus inside shin wedge - berimbolo platform
Type
Position adjustment
Tier
Core
Perspective
Passing
//04—Submissions downstream

37 finishes live
from this position.

All37submissionsin the App Store↗
SUB-001
Omoplata
Guarding
Watch
7/10
SUB-002
Triangle Choke
Guarding
Watch
6/10
SUB-003
Reverse Omoplata
Guarding
Watch
6/10
SUB-004
Heel Hook
Guarding
Long
5/10
SUB-005
Inside Heel Hook
Guarding
Long
5/10
SUB-006
Inverted Heel Hook
Guarding
Long
5/10
SUB-007
Kneebar
Guarding
Long
5/10
SUB-008
Outside Heel Hook
Guarding
Long
5/10
SUB-009
Straight Ankle Lock
Guarding
Long
5/10
SUB-010
Toe Hold
Guarding
Long
5/10
SUB-011
Armbar
Guarding
Long
4/10
SUB-012
Cross Collar Choke
Guarding
Long
4/10
SUB-013
Kimura
Guarding
Long
4/10
SUB-014
Loop Choke
Guarding
Long
4/10
SUB-015
Rolling Kneebar
Guarding
Long
4/10
SUB-016
Hiza Gatame
Guarding
Long
4/10
SUB-017
Aoki Lock
Guarding
Long
3/10
SUB-018
Calf Compression
Guarding
Long
3/10
SUB-019
Calf Crank
Guarding
Long
3/10
SUB-020
Calf Crusher
Guarding
Long
3/10
SUB-021
Calf Slicer
Guarding
Long
3/10
SUB-022
Cryangle
Guarding
Long
3/10
SUB-023
Estima Lock
Guarding
Long
3/10
SUB-024
Gi Tail Choke
Guarding
Long
3/10
SUB-025
Inverted Armbar
Guarding
Long
3/10
SUB-026
Straight Armlock
Guarding
Long
3/10
SUB-027
Tarikoplata
Guarding
Long
3/10
SUB-028
Baratoplata
Guarding
Long
2/10
SUB-029
Bicep Slicer
Guarding
Long
2/10
SUB-030
Gogoplata
Guarding
Long
2/10
SUB-031
Goose Neck Wrist Lock
Guarding
Long
2/10
SUB-032
Monoplata
Guarding
Long
2/10
SUB-033
Reverse Calf Slicer
Guarding
Long
2/10
SUB-034
Reverse Triangle
Guarding
Long
2/10
SUB-035
Reverse Wrist Lock
Guarding
Long
2/10
SUB-036
Straight Wristlock
Guarding
Long
2/10
SUB-037
Wrist Lock
Guarding
Long
2/10
//05—Linked positions

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Control85
Mount
Sitting on torso - heavy hips, dominant control
9 ↗ transitionsControlling
Guard65
Single Leg X
One leg hooked, one elevating - sweep angles
16 ↗ transitionsGuarding
Guard68
X-Guard
Crossed leg hooks - explosive sweeps
15 ↗ transitionsGuarding
Guard72
Worm Guard
Lapel threaded under leg around arm - binding control
6 ↗ transitionsGuarding
// De La Riva · Guard

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