Reverse De La Riva Entries: Crab Guard From Knee Shield

Transitioning to K-guard involves establishing control through a crab guard position. Begin by forcing the opponent onto both knees, either from a knee shield or by directly forcing them down.

1. Control the opponent's arm to prevent them from countering the transition.
2. From the knee shield, open up space to insert the heel inside, sacrificing some of the knee shield's protection.
3. Once the heel is inside, cross your feet to establish the crab guard, facing the direction where the opponent's pressure is coming from.
4. Maintain a two-on-one grip on the opponent's arm to control their movement and set up the K-guard entry.
5. Create an angle by turning your body, which allows the outside foot to come into play and seek a scoop grip on the opponent's leg.
6. Switch hands to secure a strong scoop grip, opening up the opponent's defense.
7. As the opponent pressures forward, bring the foot up towards their hip to solidify the K-guard position.
8. Focus on the angle created during the transition, as it's crucial for a successful K-guard entry.
9. Once in K-guard, the elbow should be inside the knee, ready to work for attacks.

Remember, winning the hand position and creating the right angle are key to transitioning into K-guard from the crab guard.