Berimbolo Back Take from Top Half Guard
Used when you are in top half guard and the opponent's leg is weaving inside. The core mechanism uses a shoulder roll to rotate over the opponent's leg while controlling the hip, allowing you to kick their leg through and secure the back.
6 steps
· save to drill into each- 1Establish top half guard with your leg weaving from the interior to the exterior.0:11
- 2Stand on your toes with knees tight and swim your arm through to grab the opponent's lapel.0:22
- 3Look in the direction you want to travel and grab the opponent's low-side hip.0:28
- 4Shoulder roll in the direction of the hip grip while keeping knees tight and heels near hips.0:34
- 5Kick the opponent's leg straight through as you complete the roll and secure back control.0:42
- 6Maintain lapel grips to control shoulder movement, push the opponent forward, and rise to secure a seatbelt grip.0:47
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