Pressured Back Step Pass

Addressing the De La Riva guard, the focus is on a pressured back step pass that counters the opponent's defenses and leads to a dominant position. The technique begins with the practitioner controlling the opponent's shins to break the De La Riva hook and prevent their attacks.

1. When the opponent keeps their leg elevated to prevent a knee cut, the practitioner drops their left knee to the mat while the right hand goes under the opponent's leg to reach for the collar.
2. It's important to grip the far pants and keep the elbow inside to avoid triangle choke threats. The knee should be kept close to the chest for safety.
3. If reaching the collar is not immediately possible, start by grabbing the shoulder or tricep and work up to the collar.
4. By dropping the knee and reaching under the opponent's leg, the De La Riva hook is nullified, and the practitioner can begin to manipulate the opponent's legs onto their shoulder.
5. Use the left hand to push down on the opponent's right leg, or use the arm to load the leg onto the shoulder.
6. Instead of going for a stack pass, the practitioner brings their left knee up and over the opponent's thigh.
7. The left hand then reaches across to grab the opponent's shoulder, setting up for a back step pass.
8. From this position, the practitioner can easily backstep to pass the guard, especially if the opponent maintains a weak grip on the pants, which can be broken.

This technique effectively shuts down the De La Riva and Reverse De La Riva options for the opponent, allowing the practitioner to pass the guard and gain a superior position.