A gi-focused spider-to-RDLR system with secure grips and modern angles.
The Bottom Line
You connect spider and lasso to RDLR with strong collar-and-sleeve control. Sweeps and 50/50 entries flow from pressure shutdowns. It is gi-specific by design.
⚡️ Quick facts
Best for: Gi technicians
Skip if: Train no-gi only
Tech focus: Reverse De La Riva, Spider Guard, Lasso Guard
Biggest takeaway: Grip chains beat pressure
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What You'll Learn
Valente blends spider, lasso, and Reverse De La Riva to attack while shutting down pressure passing. You get gi-specific grips, half-moon and around-the-world sweeps, and 50/50 entries.
If you prefer classic gi control with modern angles, this is the gi RDLR lane to explore.
Primary Techniques You'll Drill
- Reverse De La Riva
- Spider Guard
- Lasso Guard
- 50/50
- X Guard
Format & Level
- Instructional style: System Based, Technique Collection
- Skill level: Intermediate
- Format: Gi
- Runtime: 3 hours and 7 minutes
- Volumes: 4
Should You Buy It?
Wait for daily deal. I saw guard players gain confidence once they learned the lasso-to-RDLR grip chain to halt knee-cuts cold.
Why Lucas Valente?
Lucas Valente is a Gracie Barra black belt under Draculino with elite gi accomplishments. He is known for structured spider and collar-sleeve systems.
Community feedback
Here’s a summary of common feedback from platforms like Reddit’s r/bjj.
😍 Why People Love It
- Essential against knee-cut and HQ in the gi.
- Grips and lasso transitions feel very secure.
- Great back takes from spider-to-RDLR routes.
🤔 Common Criticisms
- Less relevant for no-gi players.
- Some argue RDLR is transitional only in gi.
Smart Alternatives
- The Reverse De La Riva System – Covers both gi and no-gi. (Price: $197.00, 4 vols)
- Reverse De La Riva Formula Made Easy – Gi-friendly RDLR fundamentals. (Price: $79.00, 4 vols)
- RDLR & Leg Entanglements – If you eventually go no-gi. (Price: $99.00, 8 vols)
Sources & References
Official listing: View Spider Guard Following The Legacy Part 2: Spider Reverse De La Riva on BJJ Fanatics
Additional References
Your next step
You have the breakdown, community feedback, and my final thoughts. Now it’s your move.
