De La Riva Guard Pass Variation to Knee Cut Pass (Advanced)

Special guest Gabriel Goulart teaches a technique at Lucas Lepri Jiu Jitsu Academy. The opponent has the De La Riva guard and Gabriel works on passing the guard but in this scenario the opponent defends. Gabriel first uses his shoulder and arm to break the opponent’s lapel grip. He pinches his knees together and moves to the side. He now releases the De La Riva grip by moving his foot away. He tries to step over to pass but the opponent turns his hips towards Gabriel and tries to use the knee shield. Gabriel instead goes for the knee cut pass and then stays on the side control position.