De La Riva to X-Guard to Standing with Opponent’s Arm Trapped Between Legs (Advanced)

In this variation of the previous technique, Professor Lucas Lepri demonstrates what to do when the opponent attempts to defend the sweep by stepping out of the X-Guard. Crucially, Lucas maintains a strong grip on the sleeve as he immediately scissors to his knees. He uses his free hand to grab the forearm. From this position there are many options for takedowns.