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Double De La Riva: Emu guard by Benjamin Power
- Dive deep into what, why, when, where, and how you decide to start playing this guard and understand it in its entirety
- Gain a sound understanding of the positions mechanics and then drill a series of specific techniques from the Emu Guard
- Really master this position by thoroughly looking at various entries, transitions, and common counters to defend against
- Use the Emu Guard to sweep in dozens of different and creative ways and leave you opponent wondering what happened
- Gain the ability to apply the techniques from this position in MMA and become the competitor your opponent will dred grappling with
Course Content
Volume 1
CHAPTER TITLE
START TIME
| Intro | 0 |
| The Closed Open Guard | 2:11 |
| The Power of Linking Limbs | 3:40 |
| The Problem of the Lazy Hand | 5:46 |
| Developing the Emu Guard | 9:52 |
| Why call it Emu Guard | 16:47 |
| Where and When can we use Emu Guard | 19:18 |
| Main Goals and Benefits of Emu Guard | 22:02 |
| Emu Guard Mechanics | 26:48 |
| Emu Guard Kuzushi | 32:12 |
| Emu Guard Maintenance | 36:04 |
Volume 2
CHAPTER TITLE
START TIME
| Specific Goals of Front Split Position | 0 |
| Backside Tilt (BST) Sweep - Momentum | 2:03 |
| BST - Sweep - Scoot Finish | 5:14 |
| BST Sweep - Frame Finish | 9:07 |
| BST Sweep - Berimbolo | 12:31 |
| BST - Tripod Sweep | 16:26 |
| BST - Babybolo | 19:52 |
| BST - Deep DLR X (Roger) Sweep | 24:21 |
| BST - Deep DLR Scoop Sweep | 27:30 |
| BST - Deep DLR Seated Roll Through Sweep | 30:51 |
| BST - Deep DLR Seated Back Sweep | 36:41 |
| BST - Emu X Sweep | 40:46 |
Volume 3
CHAPTER TITLE
START TIME
| Frontside Tilt (FST) - Forced Roll | 0 |
| FST - Static Opponent | 6:38 |
| FST - Fleeing Opponent | 11:06 |
| FST - Stacking Opponent | 15:17 |
| FST - Reverse Tripod (Viera) Combination | 20:22 |
| FST Single Leg | 24:22 |
| FST Modified Low Single | 27:14 |
Volume 4
CHAPTER TITLE
START TIME
| Common Entries | 0 |
| Common Transitions and Counters | 5:26 |
| Combat Base - Single Leg | 11:56 |
| Combat Base - Low Babybolo | 14:55 |
| Emu Guard for MMA | 17:18 |
| Conclusion | 23:19 |