Guard Pull and Grip Concepts to De La Riva (Fundamentals)

Professor André Gois teaches how to pull guard and talks about grip concepts. André starts by gripping the collar and gripping the sleeve on the other side. He moves his body slightly back to lower the opponent’s posture. This also prevents the opponent from attempting to attack. André now pulls guard by stepping to the side and placing his foot on the opponent’s hip, on the side he is controlling the sleeve. As he lands on the mat, he circles his outside leg behind the opponent’s and hooks the back of the leg with his foot. This puts André in the de la riva position. André maintains his grips and stays in the de la riva position.