DLR | Forward - Back Step Position
Part of the course: Dynamic No-Gi Passing And Attacking by Jason Rau

Part of the course: Dynamic No-Gi Passing And Attacking by Jason Rau

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When passing, it's common for your partner to grab your ankle, creating a De La Riva (DLR) position. This can be challenging to deal with, especially if your partner's knees are wide, making it difficult to initiate a knee cut. To counter this, you can use a forward back step to attack their leg.
- Clear your partner's hook by placing your palm on top of their shin and straightening your leg simultaneously. This action pushes the hook as you descend.
- Next, push your partner's knee while kicking your left foot in the opposite direction. Your toes should begin to point away from your partner.
- As you do this, step forward, stuffing your partner's knee at the same time. This action places their leg into a forward back step position.
- From this position, you end up in a topside saddle, giving you various options for your next move.
If your partner manages to grab your ankle and put in a DLR hook, you can always stuff their leg and start a knee cut. However, if your partner keeps their leg very wide, it can be difficult to do so. In this case, you can use the forward back step technique.
- Control your partner's angle and clear the DLR hook by popping their shin and straightening your leg simultaneously.
- Take a step with your left leg in the opposite direction while pushing your partner's leg simultaneously. This action pushes their leg into a back step.
- Turn your toes and throw your partner's leg forward. This action is like a back step as you step forward, allowing you to catch their knee line.
- From this position, you end up in a topside saddle, giving you various options for your next move.