No-Gi DLR: 3 Off-Balances & 3 Back Takes

Most people think De La Riva sucks for No-Gi. They say there's no grip, it's too slippery, and it's easy to pass. But is that actually true, or are you just missing the right connections? In this video, we're breaking down the De La Riva (DLR) to Waiter Guard transition to show you exactly how to make this position feel like a trap for your opponent. What’s Inside: 3 Essential Off-Balances: We break down two ways to off-balance your opponent to the outside and one powerful shift to the inside to keep them on the back foot. 3 High-Level Back Takes: Learn how to use that momentum to transition into the Waiter Guard for two clinical finishes, plus a bonus back take directly from the DLR. Pro Influence: These setups utilize concepts from some of the best in the game, including Levi Jones-Leary and Jeremy Skinner. Stop letting people walk through your guard. Use these off-balances to build up to your elbow, get your hips outside their base, and start hunting the back. If you found these techniques helpful, make sure to like the video and subscribe to Noginick for more technical breakdowns! 0:00 — Introduction to No-Gi DLR & Waiter Guard 0:30 — The "Big Toe" Alignment: Setting the Angle 0:45 — Far hip de la riva breakdown/backtake 1:00 — Inside hip off balance 1:20 — Waiter guard Entries 1:40 — R-guard off balance 2:10 — waiter sweep and backtake 2:45 — Inside spin to backtake #bjj #jiujitsu #nogi