Knee Shield Recovery | Shoulder Roll 2

Recovering the knee shield when an opponent is smashing it down involves a series of movements to regain guard. If the knee starts to get smashed down from the de la Riva position, use the following steps:

1. Push the opponent away with the top leg and place it more on their belly to create space.
2. Do not extend the bottom leg fully; instead, use the toes to elevate the hips and shoulder.
3. Spin underneath the opponent by opening the top leg in a big circle to replace the guard.
4. It's preferable to keep the knee shield in place for leverage, but if the opponent manages to smash it, use the frame and the leg on their belly to prevent a leg drag.
5. Position the top leg in line with the opponent's hips and in the middle of their belly to avoid giving them the chance to pass to the other side.
6. With the frame in place, use the bottom leg to elevate the hips and shoulder, then dive inside and square up with the opponent to complete the guard recovery.