Atlas/Guard/RDLR Knee-Shield Hybrid
Guard position·kneebar (RDLR hook directly controls the knee for kneebar entry), heel hook (RDLR hook transitions to inside/outside heel hook), straight ankle lock (foot accessible from RDLR hook)
RDLR Knee-Shield
Reverse De La Riva Knee-Shield
RDLR-KS Hybrid

RDLR Knee-Shield Hybrid

RDLR hook with knee shield

Dominance
58
vs 42
Control depth
Distal
Guarding
Transitions
10
outbound
Submissions
45
downstream
//01—About this position

What it is

Modern guard combining Reverse De La Riva hook control with knee-shield framing. This hybrid connects RDLR leg control systems with knee-shield distance management concepts.

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
58 vs 42
Disadvantaged↓ 16Dominant
Control depth · Distal — RDLR hook knee shield control
Dominance — Passing perspective
42 vs 58
Disadvantaged↓ -16Dominant
Control depth · Hinge — Clear both leg controls one at a time
//02—Concept tags
GUARDMODERNHYBRIDCOMPETITIONSWEEP
//03—Transitions outbound

10 ways out.

All10transitionsin the App Store↗
RDLR Knee-Shield Hybrid →
Kiss of the Dragon
Over-under grip - upper body control from back
Type
Back take
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
RDLR Knee-Shield Hybrid →
Inside Sankaku Entry
Both legs thread through - dual control position
Type
Entanglement
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
RDLR Knee-Shield Hybrid →
De La Riva Hook Entry
Shin hook behind leg - off-balance, sweeps, back takes
Type
Position adjustment
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
RDLR Knee-Shield Hybrid →
RDLR Knee-Shield Hybrid to Single Leg X
One leg hooked, one elevating - sweep angles
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
RDLR Knee-Shield Hybrid →
RDLR Knee-Shield Hybrid to Backside Single-Leg X
Behind leg control - back access, leg attacks
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
RDLR Knee-Shield Hybrid →
Technical Stand Up
Equal standing - fight for grips
Type
Standup
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
RDLR Knee-Shield Hybrid →
RDLR Knee-Shield Hybrid to Backside K-Guard
Behind-leg K-position - back takes, guard entries
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
RDLR Knee-Shield Hybrid →
93 Guard
Deep De La Riva hook plus inside shin wedge - berimbolo platform
Type
Position adjustment
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
RDLR Knee-Shield Hybrid →
False Reap
Legal reap shape - off-balancing, heel and back exposure
Type
Entanglement
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
RDLR Knee-Shield Hybrid →
RDLR Knee-Shield Hybrid to Head-and-Arm Control
Arm trapped to neck - sets up arm triangle and darce
Type
Pass
Tier
Core
Perspective
Passing
//04—Submissions downstream

45 finishes live
from this position.

All45submissionsin the App Store↗
SUB-001
Heel Hook
Guarding
Live
8/10
SUB-002
Inside Heel Hook
Guarding
Live
8/10
SUB-003
Kneebar
Guarding
Live
8/10
SUB-004
Outside Heel Hook
Guarding
Watch
7/10
SUB-005
Straight Ankle Lock
Guarding
Watch
7/10
SUB-006
Inverted Heel Hook
Guarding
Watch
6/10
SUB-007
Toe Hold
Guarding
Watch
6/10
SUB-008
Estima Lock
Guarding
Long
5/10
SUB-009
Rolling Kneebar
Guarding
Long
5/10
SUB-010
Saddle Heel Hook
Guarding
Long
5/10
SUB-011
Inverted Toe Hold
Guarding
Long
5/10
SUB-012
Aoki Lock
Guarding
Long
4/10
SUB-013
Armbar
Guarding
Long
4/10
SUB-014
Calf Slicer
Guarding
Long
4/10
SUB-015
Kimura
Guarding
Long
4/10
SUB-016
Omoplata
Guarding
Long
4/10
SUB-017
Triangle Choke
Guarding
Long
4/10
SUB-018
Z-Lock
Guarding
Long
4/10
SUB-019
Arm-in Guillotine
Guarding
Long
3/10
SUB-020
Calf Compression
Guarding
Long
3/10
SUB-021
Calf Crank
Guarding
Long
3/10
SUB-022
Calf Crusher
Guarding
Long
3/10
SUB-023
Guillotine Choke
Guarding
Long
3/10
SUB-024
High Elbow Guillotine
Guarding
Long
3/10
SUB-025
Inverted Armbar
Guarding
Long
3/10
SUB-026
Reverse Calf Slicer
Guarding
Long
3/10
SUB-027
Straight Armlock
Guarding
Long
3/10
SUB-028
Ten Finger Guillotine
Guarding
Long
3/10
SUB-029
Arm Crush
Guarding
Long
2/10
SUB-030
Baratoplata
Guarding
Long
2/10
SUB-031
Bicep Slicer
Guarding
Long
2/10
SUB-032
Buggy Choke
Guarding
Long
2/10
SUB-033
Cross Collar Choke
Guarding
Long
2/10
SUB-034
Cryangle
Guarding
Long
2/10
SUB-035
Gi Tail Choke
Guarding
Long
2/10
SUB-036
Gogoplata
Guarding
Long
2/10
SUB-037
Goose Neck Wrist Lock
Guarding
Long
2/10
SUB-038
Loop Choke
Guarding
Long
2/10
SUB-039
Monoplata
Guarding
Long
2/10
SUB-040
Reverse Triangle
Guarding
Long
2/10
SUB-041
Scissor Choke
Guarding
Long
2/10
SUB-042
Tarikoplata
Guarding
Long
2/10
SUB-043
Wrist Lock
Guarding
Long
2/10
SUB-044
Reverse Wrist Lock
Guarding
Long
1/10
SUB-045
Straight Wristlock
Guarding
Long
1/10
//05—Linked positions

Browse the graph.

Control82
Back Control
Over-under grip - upper body control from back
7 ↗ transitionsControlling
Entanglement90
Inside Sankaku Finish
Both legs thread through - dual control position
11 ↗ transitionsEntangling
Guard60
De La Riva
Shin hook behind leg - off-balance, sweeps, back takes
19 ↗ transitionsGuarding
Guard65
Single Leg X
One leg hooked, one elevating - sweep angles
16 ↗ transitionsGuarding
// RDLR Knee-Shield Hybrid · Guard

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