Forging The Guard: De La Riva by Giancarlo Bodoni

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Unlock the full potential of your guard game with Forging The Guard: De La Riva by Giancarlo Bodoni, a two-time ADCC champion and one of the most successful no-gi athletes on the planet.

This comprehensive instructional series dives deep into the classic De La Riva Guard, a position known for its incredible control, sweeping power, and submission potential.
Giancarlo provides clear and concise direction that will help you elevate your guard to a nearly impassable level while making you a constant offensive threat.
Whether you’re looking to dominate with sweeps, submissions, or transitions, Forging The Guard offers the perfect blueprint to make your guard game dangerous and effective.

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Volume 1

CHAPTER TITLE

START TIME

Introduction	0
De La Riva - Foot Pummel	1:23
Inside Pummel	8:56
Inside Pummel Variation 2	13:51
	16:19
Inside Pummel Overhead Variation	19:32
Tripod Sweep	24:27
Knee Pummel	28:53 - (33:46)

Volume 2

CHAPTER TITLE

START TIME

Double Trouble	0
Waiter Sweep	6:39
Scoop Heist	13:22
Modified X Guard	17:49
Reverse Reap	21:19
Reverse Reap Hip Bump Dilemma	26:33
Backside Switch	31:13 - (36:20)

Volume 3

CHAPTER TITLE

START TIME

K Guard	0
Backside Spin To The Second Leg	4:18
Bolo Backtake	10:05
Bolo Leg Drag	14:14
Bolo To Entering The Near Leg	18:32
Bolo To Entering The Far Leg - Kani Basami	23:27
Bolo To Entering The Far Leg Backside 50/50	28:10 - (30:38)

Volume 4

CHAPTER TITLE

START TIME

High Leg Switch To X Guard	0
Maintaining Connection Through Off Balance	5:01
The Risks Of Nogi De La Riva	11:44
De La Riva Goals	19:20
Connection &Body Positioning	30:23 - (41:06)

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Unlock the full potential of your guard game with Forging The Guard: De La Riva by Giancarlo Bodoni, a two-time ADCC champion and one of the most successful no-gi athletes on the planet. This comprehensive instructional series dives deep into the classic De La Riva Guard, a position known for its incredible control, sweeping power, and submission potential. Giancarlo provides clear and concise direction that will help you elevate your guard to a nearly impassable level while making you a constant offensive threat. Whether you’re looking to dominate with sweeps, submissions, or transitions, Forging The Guard offers the perfect blueprint to make your guard game dangerous and effective.

Bullet Points:

Master the De La Riva Guard: Learn the techniques that made Giancarlo Bodoni one of the most dominant no-gi competitors in the world.
Offensive from the Guard: Transform your guard into a dynamic offensive tool, with sweeping, submitting, and positional control strategies.
Expert Instruction from a Champion: Get step-by-step guidance from a 2x ADCC champion with unmatched insight and experience.
Create a Nearly Impassable Guard: Discover how to make your De La Riva Guard nearly impossible to pass while staying active and dangerous from the position.
Comprehensive Technique Breakdown: Giancarlo breaks down key details, adjustments, and variations to help you maximize your effectiveness in the De La Riva Guard.
Perfect for All Levels: Whether you’re just starting or you’re a seasoned practitioner, this series offers insights that will improve your game from day one.
No-Gi Focused: Tailored specifically for no-gi practitioners, this series teaches how to leverage grips, transitions, and movement in a no-gi setting.

Elevate your guard game with Forging The Guard: De La Riva—and learn from one of the best to ever do it!

What Exactly Do You Get?

Part 1

Introduction
De La Riva - Foot Pummel
Inside Pummel
Inside Pummel Variation 2
Inside Pummel Reversal Variation
Inside Pummel Overhead Variation
Tripod Sweep
Knee Pummel

Part 2

Double Trouble
Waiter Sweep
Scoop Heist
Modified X Guard
Reverse Reap
Reverse Reap Hip Bump Dilemma
Backside Switch

Part 3

K Guard
Backside Spin To The Second Leg
Bolo Backtake
Bolo Leg Drag
Bolo To Entering The Near Leg
Bolo To Entering The Far Leg - Kani Basami
Bolo To Entering The Far Leg Backside 50/50

Part 4

High Leg Switch To X Guard
Maintaining Connection Through Off Balance
The Risks Of Nogi De La Riva
De La Riva Goals
Connection &Body Positioning

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