RDLR - Leg Circle Pass

Transitioning from Reverse De La Riva (RDLR) to a leg circle pass involves a change in grips and base. Maintain a squat position with feet flat, back straight, and knees bent to weaken the opponent's RDLR hook and solidify your base. Practice this position regularly to improve your low base.

1. Control the opponent's collar with one hand and the bottom of their pant leg with the other, pushing it away to create space.
2. Stay low in the squat position to keep the RDLR hook weak. Only lift your weight when ready to pass.
3. When initiating the pass, pinch your knees around the opponent's leg, catching their knee with yours.
4. Turn away slightly, trapping their leg, and circle your back leg around to transition into the Knee on Belly position.
5. From Knee on Belly, you can either secure an underhook and tighten control on the hip or look for submission opportunities.
6. Adjust your grips as needed, using a strong grip on the bottom of the pant leg, which is difficult for the opponent to break.
7. Ensure your squat base is low and back is straight throughout the movement to maintain a strong position against the RDLR.
8. Circle your back leg without creating space, pushing with your knee to transition smoothly into Knee on Belly or side control.

This technique offers options to advance position and set up attacks while countering the RDLR guard effectively.