Rolling Commentary: Roll 2

Part of the course: SLX Evolution by Adam Benayoun

Rolling Commentary: Roll 2

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Transitioning from De La Riva to one-leg X-guard:

  1. Begin in De La Riva guard, using off-balancing to transition into one-leg X-guard within the first 15 seconds.
  2. Threaten with a berimbolo, nudging the opponent's knee with the right hand and foot to off-balance them towards the back corner.
  3. As the opponent steps forward to regain balance, swim the right foot underneath and lift them forward, forcing them to post their hand for stability.
  4. Continue lifting with the right leg to create an opening, then circle the left foot through to the opponent's hip.
  5. Once the left foot reaches the hip, swim the knee through to secure the short hook, transitioning back into one-leg X-guard.

Executing an Aoki lock from one-leg X-guard:

  1. While lifting and creating instability, feed the grip to Ashi Garami as the opponent catches themselves.
  2. Snake the right foot through the gap, blocking the opponent from rotating their knee down.
  3. Adjust the angle to secure the foot lock, slipping the opponent's heel out to apply pressure in the Ashi Garami position.

Utilizing reverse De La Riva to transition to waiter sweep:

  1. From a seated guard, connect to the opponent's lead leg using reverse De La Riva.
  2. Spin through and snake the right foot over to establish a short hook.
  3. Stabilize and consider a saddle entry, but instead use the position to transition to the waiter sweep.
  4. As the opponent pulls their leg back, maintain connection and use the short hook to stabilize.
  5. Swim the right hook underneath and use the shin to elevate, creeping around for the waiter sweep.
  6. Tilt the opponent into the back corner, guiding their leg over the head to set up for a back attack.

Securing the back and finishing with a choke:

  1. Keep the knee short to avoid heel hook threats while building up for the back attack.
  2. Pull the left knee out to perform a technical stand-up, ensuring there's no foot lock threat.
  3. Insert the first hook and hop onto the back, covering the opponent's hip line with the left knee.
  4. Work on the opponent's defensive arm with the left hand and pummel for an underhook with the right hand, preferring double underhooks for control.
  5. Once the opponent starts to build up, roll them through and transition to attacking with the seatbelt grip.
  6. Control the opponent's left arm and block their defensive maneuvers, eventually winning the hand fight.
  7. As the opponent pushes down to remove the hook, go over the top to attack the neck, securing the choke.