From the Q&A for the de la Riva Guard Formula (https://www.grapplearts.com/dlr) here are the 5 steps to mastering ANY new BJJ technique regardless of whether it’s a sweep, an armbar, or an escape.

And here are some related videos…

The No Gi de la Riva Guard in 50 Seconds

What is Mantis Guard, And Why Is It Useful in No Gi?

How to Take the Back from Mantis Guard in No Gi

and

The Three Most Critical Concepts of BJJ
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As you pass your opponent’s lapel behind their head, you obtain a great support point to attack with an armbar. But don’t take my word for it — here’s Robsinho Gracie’s Renzo Gracie Online Academy walkthrough. Another exclusive Renzo Gracie Online Academy video. Watch the video and then visit https://www.gallerr.com/rgoa to get access to the entirety of the content of the internet’s most sophisticated BJJ course.

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You opponent’s lapel can help you make the choke with hands crossed extra tight. Check it out in this lesson from Renzo Gracie Online Academy, with Robsinho Gracie. Another exclusive Renzo Gracie Online Academy video. Watch the video and then visit https://www.gallerr.com/rgoa to get access to the entirety of the content of the internet’s most sophisticated BJJ course.

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In another week of learning at Renzo Gracie Online Academy, Robsinho Gracie breaks down 5 finishes starting from the closed guard — all of them aided by the opponent’s lapel. Another exclusive Renzo Gracie Online Academy video. Watch the video and then visit https://www.gallerr.com/rgoa to get access to the entirety of the content of the internet’s most sophisticated BJJ course.

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In an exclusive Renzo Gracie Online Academy lesson, Fabio Gurgel talks about finding balance in our professional, personal and familial accomplishments. Another exclusive Renzo Gracie Online Academy video. Watch the video and then visit https://www.gallerr.com/rgoa to get access to the entirety of the content of the internet’s most sophisticated BJJ course.

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To keep you up to date on half-guard mechanics, Renzo Gracie Online Academy offers another series of lessons on the position — this time, focusing on offensive aspects. Don’t miss it! Go to https://www.gallerr.com/rgoa and get unlimited access to the complete RGOA course.

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When it come to learn BJJ there is no faking it, you either get on the mats and show what you can do or you sit on the side lines and talk theory. While theory is important we need to be sure not to get caught up in over analysis and theoretical concepts but rather take as measurements what actually happens on the mat.

Many great and powerful martial arts have over time been watered down so as to appeal to the masses need to move forward in the belt system without having to go through what mastery truly requires. This has happened in many arts and is slowly also happening in BJJ. Luckily BJJ is not an easy art to fake or water down since sparring is still very much a central theme. Still many schools are feeling the pressures of giving out more strips and belts to keep memberships flowing. This puts a the BJJ community in a difficult situation, water down or loose members to those who do.

All this to say that be careful when choosing and instructor, this is the first important decision you must make on you road to mastery. The second most important decision is to cultivate an attitude of learning. When you go in the practice room go to learn and not dominate. Mastering BJJ entails for the most of us getting your ass kick for close to a decade before achieving the status of black belts. If you are to sensitive and you go into a negative downward spiral overtime you get tapped out you will no survive the journey. Instead focus you attention on what you have learned and not whether you dominated or not.