Reverse De la Riva | Thumb Down Cup Grip

Introducing a grip setup for entering underneath the opponent from the Reverse De la Riva guard:

1. Adopt a thumb down grip at the collar near the opponent's shoulder. This grip is crucial for controlling the distance and preventing the opponent from grabbing your head.
2. With the other hand, reach underneath the opponent's leg to grab the heel. This grip is referred to as the cup grip.
3. The combination of these grips prepares you for various attacks by facilitating the movement underneath the opponent.
4. Maintain the same foot positioning as previously taught, with your foot inside the opponent's shoulder.
5. The thumb down grip by the shoulder and the cup grip on the heel force the opponent to balance on the ball of their foot, making them more unstable and susceptible to off-balancing.

This grip series sets the stage for a range of attacks by compromising the opponent's stability and creating openings to go underneath them.