Berimbolo — Forehead Roll to Back
A Berimbolo variation that uses a forehead roll to cross the center line, countering the opponent's attempt to hip escape by maintaining tight leg control and climbing to the back.
7 steps
· save to drill into each- 1Control the far side of the opponent's body with your grips.0:18
- 2Roll over your forehead, driving your knee across the opponent's center line.0:37
- 3Switch grip from the drawstring to the opposite side of the hip.1:29
- 4Place feet flat on the mat next to the opponent's head.1:41
- 5Switch grip to the back of the collar and use arms to climb.2:05
- 6Apply a twist hook by stomping the left foot behind the ankle.2:15
- 7Extend the leg, pull with arms, and secure the seatbelt grip.2:29
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