The De La Riva Balloon Sweep Made Easy

In the final video from his open guard collar and sleeve series at the JJB Super Seminar, Leigh Remedios teaches the De La Riva Balloon Sweep — a clean, technical way to take your opponent overhead and finish in mount.

When the opponent steps the opposite leg forward (blocking your tripod sweep), you can break their posture, switch to a shallow De La Riva hook, and use their momentum to elevate and sweep. Simple, smooth, and far easier than it looks!