Long Step Vs. DLR W/ Pant Grip
Part of the course: Guard Passing Seminar by Bruno Frazatto

Part of the course: Guard Passing Seminar by Bruno Frazatto

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When dealing with a De La Riva (DLR) guard where your opponent has a pant grip, the long step pass can be an effective counter. Here's how to execute it:
- Start by grabbing your opponent's collar. Make sure to grab high, not low, to avoid using too much strength to pull them up. The goal is to make them uncomfortable by lifting them slightly off the mat.
- Depending on the grip your opponent has, you may need to clear bicep control and control their leg to prevent them from kicking you.
- When you're ready to escape the DLR, pull your opponent up, use your elbow against their leg, and start to open your knee as much as you can over their shin. Keep the pressure on your elbow consistent.
- Next, perform a long step to the same side as the DLR hook. Your knee should go over their shin to break the grip, and then you can complete the long step.
- From here, you can either go around the legs or control the bottom leg to extend it, flatten your opponent, and stabilize the position.
- If your opponent starts to use their knee, grab it, drive your hip to the other side, and stabilize.
- Remember, the key to escaping a DLR guard with a pant grip is to step over the shin on the same side as the DLR hook. It's difficult to go to the other side.
When practicing this technique, focus on escaping the DLR guard first before worrying about how to stabilize afterwards. Use your elbow to push against your opponent's leg and keep your leg extended as you open your knee. When you're ready to slide over their shin, do so in one motion to break their grip. If done correctly, this technique can help you effectively counter a DLR guard with a pant grip.