In this episode of the Forever White Belt podcast, host Adolfo Foronda talks with Ryan Aitken, a 10th Planet Atlanta Black Belt, about techniques in jiu-jitsu that may be losing effectiveness, particularly De La Riva and reverse De La Riva guards. Ryan explains how these moves rely on grips that are effective in gi but less so in no-gi due to the lack of grip availability. He highlights the concept of consolidation, emphasizing the importance of maintaining strong, unified control rather than spreading one’s limbs apart. Ryan shares his experiences transitioning from gi to no-gi and discusses why certain techniques, like Kiss of the Dragon, are less prevalent at high levels of no-gi competition. This episode offers valuable insights into adapting techniques to different styles and understanding the underlying principles of effective jiu-jitsu.

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RDLR Long Hook Armbar by Seph Smith

After you spin underneath from Reverse De La Riva, it’s important to pull your opponent in and make him post. This is achieved by pulling in with both of your knees and lifting with your legs.

Learn more in the full course Reverse De La Riva Almanac by Seph Smith, available now on Digitsu!

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En este especial de tres capítulos platicamos sobre democracia.

Enrique de la Riva y JM Zunzunegui nos platican los pros y contras de la democracia.

Coach Vladimir Popovic (under Thiago Bertoni/Pedro Sauer)
Uke Muhammad Munshi
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Singapore 🇸🇬 🥋

0:00 – Blue to purple curriculum
0:11 – Closed guard top
1:43 – Closed guard bottom
2:53 – Mount bottom
3:43 – Mount top
4:54 – Side control bottom
5:44 – Side control top
6:55 – Knee on belly bottom
7:18 – Knee on belly top
8:00 – Turtle top
9:03 – Turtle bottom
9:26 – Back take escapes
10:00 – Back take attacks
10:38 – De la riva bottom
11:34 – De la riva top
12:33 – Butterfly bottom
13:07 – Butterfly top
13:34 – Half guard bottom
14:17 – Half guard top
15:10 – Spider guard bottom
16:02 – Spider guard top
16:42 – Standing up