Sweep · De La Riva · Advanced

Kiss of the dragon

A sweep (de la riva) you hit from Reverse De La Riva, landing you in Back control. Advanced level.

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Reverse Berimbolo (Kiss of the Dragon): In Action and Breakdown

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How to do it

  1. From reverse DLR, grab their far leg or belt
  2. Invert under them between their legs
  3. Come out behind them
  4. Take their back

How it connects

In courses
Open guard set

Get it right

Key details
  • Keep your hook tight to their leg
  • Go under, not around
Common mistake

Leaving too much space between you.

If they defend it

They sit back: switch to single leg X.

Safety and research

Practice

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