Off-Balancing Forward, Backward, Overhead - De La Riva

Off-balancing from the De La Riva guard involves three primary techniques:

1. Forward Off-Balance:
   • Place the right foot anywhere from the opponent's hip to just above the knee.
   • Extend the leg to stretch the opponent out while sitting up and pulling their collar.
   • Fall towards your shoulder and hip, twisting their heel with your heel grip.
   • This technique shifts the opponent's weight to their left foot and hands, making them feel heavy and off-balance.
2. Overhead Off-Balance:
   • When the opponent steps over your hook, hook their near glute with your right leg.
   • Place your outside hook underneath the first hook.
   • Pull the collar and lift the opponent's hips overhead.
   • Maintain a stiff arm on the collar, round your spine, and spin back by bringing your heels down towards the mat.
   • Replace your De La Riva hook once you face the opponent again.
3. Backward Off-Balance:
   • Place your right foot above the knot of the opponent's belt.
   • Keep pulling both grips and extend both legs towards one side.
   • This can cause the opponent to stumble, step back, or even fall to their hips.
   • Practice by pulling the grips and extending the legs to make the opponent post or step back.

These off-balances create opportunities to attack by disrupting the opponent's balance and forcing reactions.