Guard position·inside heel hook from the entangled leg, kneebar by extending the hips against the hooked leg, straight ankle lock on the near foot
RDLR
Reverse De La Riva
Reverse leg hook engaged - inverted angles, back access
Dominance
62
vs 38
Control depth
Distal
Guarding
Transitions
21
outbound
Submissions
30
downstream
What it is
Guard position where the outside leg hooks behind the opponent's same-side leg with the foot threading across. The reverse hook placement creates opposing angles from traditional De La Riva. This configuration provides alternative sweep mechanics and back exposure opportunities through inverted leverage vectors.
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
62 vs 38
Disadvantaged↓ 24Dominant
Control depth · Distal — Reverse hook control - sweeps to back exposure
Dominance — Passing perspective
38 vs 62
Disadvantaged↓ -24Dominant
Control depth · Distal — Defend reverse hook - wide base, clear hooks
CONTROLSWEEP
21 ways out.
All21transitionsin the App Store↗Reverse De La Riva →
Reverse De La Riva Sweep
Lying across torso - cross-body pressure control
Type
Sweep
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Reverse De La Riva →
Inside Sankaku Entry
Both legs thread through - dual control position
Type
Entanglement
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Reverse De La Riva →
Reverse De La Riva Sweep
Sitting on torso - heavy hips, dominant control
Type
Sweep
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Reverse De La Riva →
Reverse De La Riva to Single Leg X
One leg hooked, one elevating - sweep angles
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Reverse De La Riva →
Reverse De La Riva to Backside Single-Leg X
Behind leg control - back access, leg attacks
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Reverse De La Riva →
Reverse De La Riva to Ashi Garami
Basic leg isolation - straight ankle locks
Type
Entanglement
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Reverse De La Riva →
Reverse De La Riva to Outside Ashi Garami
Outside control - mobile position for leg attacks
Type
Entanglement
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Reverse De La Riva →
Technical Stand Up
Equal standing - fight for grips
Type
Standup
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Reverse De La Riva →
Tornado Guard
Inverted shin pressure - rotational sweep platform
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Reverse De La Riva →
93 Guard
Deep De La Riva hook plus inside shin wedge - berimbolo platform
Type
Position adjustment
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Reverse De La Riva →
Kneebar Control
Straight-legged knee isolation - hip-fulcrum control for kneebar attacks
Type
Entanglement
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Reverse De La Riva →
False Reap
Legal reap shape - off-balancing, heel and back exposure
Type
Entanglement
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Reverse De La Riva →
Reverse De La Riva Pass
Sitting on torso - heavy hips, dominant control
Type
Pass
Tier
Core
Perspective
Passing
Reverse De La Riva →
Reverse De La Riva Pass
Knee on belly - mobile pressure, transition hub
Type
Pass
Tier
Core
Perspective
Passing
Reverse De La Riva →
Reverse De La Riva to Smash Pressure
Crushing chest pressure - flatten guard structure
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Passing
Reverse De La Riva →
Reverse De La Riva to Stack Pressure
Stacking weight on shoulders - compressed guard
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Passing
Reverse De La Riva →
Reverse De La Riva to Head-and-Arm Control
Arm trapped to neck - sets up arm triangle and darce
Type
Pass
Tier
Core
Perspective
Passing
Reverse De La Riva →
Reverse De La Riva to X-Shin Block
Shin blocks thigh - prevent hip escape
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Passing
Reverse De La Riva →
Leg Drag
Leg dragged across body - modern pass hub
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Passing
Reverse De La Riva →
93 Guard
Deep De La Riva hook plus inside shin wedge - berimbolo platform
Type
Position adjustment
Tier
Core
Perspective
Passing
Reverse De La Riva →
Kneebar Control
Straight-legged knee isolation - hip-fulcrum control for kneebar attacks
Type
Scramble
Tier
Core
Perspective
Passing
30 finishes live
from this position.
All30submissionsin the App Store↗SUB-001
Heel Hook
Guarding
Live8/10
SUB-002
Inside Heel Hook
Guarding
Live8/10
SUB-003
Kneebar
Guarding
Live8/10
SUB-004
Outside Heel Hook
Guarding
Watch7/10
SUB-005
Saddle Heel Hook
Guarding
Watch7/10
SUB-006
Straight Ankle Lock
Guarding
Watch7/10
SUB-007
Reverse Omoplata
Guarding
Watch7/10
SUB-008
Inverted Heel Hook
Guarding
Watch6/10
SUB-009
Toe Hold
Guarding
Watch6/10
SUB-010
Inverted Toe Hold
Guarding
Watch6/10
SUB-011
Prone Ankle Lock
Guarding
Long5/10
SUB-012
Calf Slicer
Guarding
Long5/10
SUB-013
Estima Lock
Guarding
Long5/10
SUB-014
Rolling Kneebar
Guarding
Long5/10
SUB-015
Aoki Lock
Guarding
Long4/10
SUB-016
Armbar
Guarding
Long4/10
SUB-017
Calf Crusher
Guarding
Long4/10
SUB-018
Z-Lock
Guarding
Long4/10
SUB-019
Calf Compression
Guarding
Long3/10
SUB-020
Calf Crank
Guarding
Long3/10
SUB-021
Kimura
Guarding
Long3/10
SUB-022
Omoplata
Guarding
Long3/10
SUB-023
Reverse Calf Slicer
Guarding
Long3/10
SUB-024
Triangle Choke
Guarding
Long3/10
SUB-025
Wrist Lock
Guarding
Long3/10
SUB-026
Bicep Slicer
Guarding
Long2/10
SUB-027
Goose Neck Wrist Lock
Guarding
Long2/10
SUB-028
Reverse Wrist Lock
Guarding
Long2/10
SUB-029
Straight Armlock
Guarding
Long2/10
SUB-030
Straight Wristlock
Guarding
Long2/10
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