There are many ways of defending the reverse Dela Riva. This is one of my favorite ways because it requires no strength. The only issue is that requires a lot of balance, so for someone to use this technique during rolling against someone who… Continue reading
Attacks
TWISTER HOOK BERIMBOLO
CATUCADA TO THE BACK
This lesson plan can be used as a part of the Catucada series or by itself. I don’t suggest to ever open the closed guard and always to attack with it closed but some times our opponent starts on opening and we know that… Continue reading
CATUCADA AND VARIATIONS (HITCHHIKER SWEEP)
The Catucada Sweep (hitchhiker sweep) is one of the most important sweeps from the closed guard because of its efficiency. Make sure you add this to your closed guard attacks and keep in mind that if he tries to defend you should attack his… Continue reading
OMOPLATA FROM CATUCADA GRIPS
Omoplata is one of the best attacks against a larger opponent. First it’s easier than to lock a triangle with someone bigger. Also its easier on your back than an armlock, because when a bigger opponent stacks on you, it never feels good, there… Continue reading
TRIANGLE – ATTACKING THE KIMURA WHEN THE OPPONENT DEFENDS, FINISH AND SWEE
Here I cover some of my favorite attacks when my opponent tries to defend the triangle hugging my hip. To get your arm in for the Kimura remember that you need to angle your body with his 90°. This is something that most people… Continue reading
