David Onuma - The Split Guard
This guard is an excellent double sleeve open guard position. The essence of the technical and conceptual approach to this guard were taught to David by his teacher Ricardo De La Riva which include important aspects of the Famous De La Riva Guard. Learn how to control, sweep and submit your opponent in a safe and structured way all whilst protecting your guard from getting passed.
Prof David Onuma is a 3rd Degree Black Belt under Ricardo De La Riva. He is an Elite masters athlete fighting out of London, UK and is the head of CFS BJJ & De La Riva london. A high ranking Instructor in several martial arts, a judge for the Polaris Professional Jiu Jitsu show and a Tatami Fightwear sponsored athlete
His accomplishments include:
International Masters Champion - Europe 2109
7 x IBJJF European Champion - Lisbon
British, london & Rome Open Champion
World Masters Bronze Medallist
World no gi Silver medallist
Instructor - Sensei Erik Paulson’s - CSW
2013 - IBJJF #1 Ranked fighter - Master 4