Major Crab Ride Detail
JonThomasBJJ YouTube
Jon Thomas's quick fix for the crab ride: pin the far leg first so the opponent cannot turn back in, then drive and climb to the back.
Transitions
Back Takes
Going under the opponent to the back with the kiss of the dragon and crab ride.
Reverse De La Riva Bottom · Reverse De La Riva
The other side: Reverse De La Riva Top
Techniques in this topic
Shorts
Gi & no-gi Advanced
Gi Intermediate
Kiss of the dragon into a come-up sweep: pull the ankle to off-balance, spin under as they react, switch hands and catch the far leg.
YouTube videos
Gi & no-gi Intermediate
Step-by-step RDLR tutorial: staying on your side so the hook bites, the arm under the leg that blocks the knee, blocking the shoulder before you grab the ankle, then spinning under to the back.
Gi Intermediate
A straightforward back take from the reverse De La Riva hook when the opponent postures up.
Gi Beginner
RDLR basics for people who think the kiss of the dragon needs flexibility: pull the opponent to you with the knee grip, pummel the shins behind their knees, extend and sit up to the back.