Dissecting the DLR | Pressurized Windshield Wiper Pass

Overcoming the De La Riva guard involves converting it into a half guard and pinning the opponent flat to pass. The key steps to dismantle a De La Riva guard and pass are:

1. Remove the opponent's foot from your hip, preferably moving it outside your hip to reduce their control.
2. Break the opponent's grip on your ankle if it prevents you from getting close. If the grip is not strong, you may leave it temporarily.
3. Work to beat the De La Riva hook by unwinding it and positioning your armpit in front of the opponent's knee, while monitoring their points of control.
4. If the opponent still holds your ankle, exploit their vulnerability by hugging around their head or grabbing the side of their body and closing your elbow.
5. With your other hand, secure a grip on the opponent's body to assist in passing.
6. Drive your knee through by moving it in a large circular motion over and back under the opponent's leg to gain leverage and pop their grip on your ankle.
7. As the grip breaks, execute a windshield wiper motion with your feet to transition into side control.

Throughout this process, maintain tightness and control, using grips to pull yourself chest-to-chest with the opponent and drive your knee through to effectively pass the guard.