Commonly known as the De La Riva guard, this technique allows for a leg lock when using the position’s weakness to your advantage. When your opponent hooks their left foot around your right leg, attempting a sweep or to keep distance, it’s a great time to use this variation of the open-guard pass.
Step 1
When attempting to pass your opponent’s guard, your left hand will be on opponent’s right knee and your right hand on opponent’s left knee.
Step 2
Keep your right hand on opponent’s knee, kneel down, locking their left leg with your right shin and hips.
Step 3
While you’re still controlling opponent’s left leg with your right hand and leg, roll over your right shoulder.
Step 4
Bring opponent with you as you roll.
Step 5
While rolling, take your left leg and cross it over your right foot, locking your legs in a figure four.
Step 6
After completing roll, wrap your arms around opponent’s thigh, squeezing to apply pressure, and pull towards yourself.