Understanding De La Riva Guard

This is an overview of understanding the de la riva guard in modern jiu jitsu. The de la riva is one of the most useful controls in jiu jitsu but it can be used in multiple different guards. I overview the foundations of what makes this hook work and the easiest ways to apply it in different situations.
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0:00 Intro
0:09 DLR Hook vs DLR Guard
1:19 Why The DLR Hook is So Important
2:17 3 Types of DLR Hook
3:28 What Makes A Strong DLR Hook
4:57 Setting DLR Hook With Ankle
7:36 DLR Hook in Collar Sleeve
8:49 Leg Hug and Underhook DLR
9:40 DLR Hook in Double Sleeve
10:39 The DLR X
12:49 Outro

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Such a fantastic and thorough explanation and overview of de la riva!

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Amazing. Struggled with this while rolling today and never knew the deeper details. Thanks.

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I purchased the collar sleeve course, great instructional! So much detail. Im definitely interested in getting the de la riva inatructional too

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Tactical comment, amazing content Jon! Thanks

[@bartbliek469]

I was having trouble getting a deep hook in, and was thinking it had to do with the angle of my hips, but this makes so much sense!

[@JonThomasBJJ]

Yeah it seems so obvious once you know but I didn’t really know that for a long time until I really analyzed it explaining to student

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Thorough!

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Great vid !!!

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[@ahmedabbasalshammeri5461]

Very nice details coach loved how you use distance and put the de la Riva hook close to the hip, never thought about it, thank you so much.

[@JonThomasBJJ]

Yeah the distance is everything to make the dlr hook work well.

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[@elliottexplodes]

Dela Riva definitely one of my weaker positions. Thank you for the details. Now the hard part, putting them to work.

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[@tylerida273]

Would you ever do a video on breaking pant grips specifically? As a smaller guy I find it's game over when larger opponents get a pant grip on the knee or knees. Kicking out rarely works and sitting up to strip the grip can be difficult.

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[@zouk3r]

Hello thanks for this video. When do you choose between collar sleeve or ankle sleeve? Thank you

[@samcutajar]

Thanks for another great video Jon, appreciate it. Question - when you get your non DLR leg stuffed do you ever play chair guard or are you always looking to get that leg back to either a hip or bicep control?

[@JonThomasBJJ]

I always look to get my leg out asap but you can play that way like Kaynan Duarte and Cobrinha, but it feels a bit forceful to me to stay in that spot.

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@@JonThomasBJJ do you have a specific video on that matter ? Great stuff by the way 🙏

[@jsealejandro06]

Yesterday i couldnt remember the name of the hook. Today i am finishing someone with a homoplata from de la riva...

[@christopherkwasny5333]

Hey Jon, I really struggle with del la rival when my opponents sit down. What do you suggest?

[@kubikiribasara3499]

This has been the most difficult guard to employ, for me.

[@toreth2523]

This is the most exercise that the cameraman has had in any of these videos.

[@JonThomasBJJ]

Yeah lol the dlr hook changing side to side is quite tough because you have to constantly change which side you are on to show detail.

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Haha as always

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Hey bro great vids. Can you do more no gi content?

[@JonThomasBJJ]

I will eventually once I get my no gi stuff going.

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I wish you would teach my young kids, they just started taking lessons, any advice? Thank you

[@JonThomasBJJ]

I would focus on string foundations, basic side escape, pin escapes, guard retention, submissions. It’s less complicated and will make a huge difference down the line

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@@JonThomasBJJ Thank you so much for replying to my question.

[@jacobisaacs4160]

I’ve been struggling a lot with a guy who holds my lapel on the dlr hook side and crowds me a lot lately

[@JonThomasBJJ]

Use the stiff arm in the neck and you should be able to keep a lot of space and get the dlr hook.

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Rad

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Is it just me or does Jon's partner have a HUGE right hand?

[@GrapplingwithPhysics]

The camera work was a bit distracting on this one.

[@JonThomasBJJ]

Yeah it was a new camera man he moved quite a lot gonna work on it next time, thanks for feedback

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Great content and depth, but my god the cameraman is awful