Set Ups: From Reverse De La Riva (Shuffle)

Passing the Reverse De La Riva with a shuffling method is effective against opponents who use a high knee shield. The technique involves a folding pass by rotating the opponent's hips and shuffling to the opposite side.

1. Start in the Reverse De La Riva position, facing an opponent with a high knee shield.
2. Use the hand on the collar to cup underneath the opponent's knee, timing this action for when the opponent pushes away.
3. Make a grip on the lower back and the collar to encourage the opponent to push, creating the necessary space for the pass.
4. As the opponent pushes, bring your knee underneath theirs instead of over, and shuffle your feet laterally to flatten them out.
5. Keep your knees pinched tight as you shuffle, and once the opponent's knee passes the line of your chest, switch your hand from their knee to their belt.
6. Turn your feet as if performing a shin slice, maintaining a strong base and keeping your knees together.
7. If the opponent continues to push, take small steps to shuffle over, maintaining control.
8. After securing the belt grip and ensuring the opponent's knee is past your chest line, transition into the folding pass.
9. Bring your hand tight to their knee, make a leg weave if necessary, and complete the pass, potentially moving into the Worm Guard sequence.