Berimbolo from De La Riva Guard

1. 1Keep toes flexed and perform a hip escape while keeping shoulders between knees0:39
2. 2Hold opponent's ankle and grip their belt1:39
3. 3Open opponent's leg by kicking and establish two hooks: one foot on opponent's hip and the other hooking ribs1:54
4. 4Shift head to the opposite side and close off opponent's butt2:22
5. 5Use shin to push opponent forward while maintaining hooks2:43
6. 6Reach for the seat belt grip2:48
7. 7Keep grips consistent; only switch ankle grip to far pants when necessary3:17
8. 8If flexibility is limited, use forehead on the ground instead of neck to maintain pin3:38
9. 9Keep thighs close to chest and shoulders between knees to avoid opponent smashing legs4:09
10. 10Perform hip skip and bring opponent's leg towards chest while catching their knee with your arm4:52
11. 11Lift opponent's leg and connect shin behind their knee; place other foot on top of opponent's foot5:27
12. 12When opponent tries to pass, keep arm under their armpit and catch their thigh to bring them forward6:01
13. 13If belt grip is unavailable, hold opponent's pants but avoid weaker grips near the knee6:54
14. 14Kick opponent's stomach to make them turn and open their base to your side7:19
15. 15Place foot over opponent's thigh and top leg on their stomach; pinch wrists together to trap opponent's knee7:55
16. 16Use hook on opponent's ribs to bring their knee closer if opponent's knee is too far8:13
17. 17Connect shin behind opponent's knee and stretch them forward to bring their butt towards the ground8:39
18. 18Spin under opponent while keeping legs still and use hooks to assist the spin9:34
19. 19Catch opponent's leg and pants, stretch forward, and secure seat belt grip10:08
20. 20Keep opponent's knee trapped inside your knees; if knee comes outside, bring it back inside using hands or legs12:06
21. 21Keep head on opponent's far leg and throw top leg hook over opponent's wrist to prevent opponent from escaping12:58
22. 22Reach under opponent's armpit to grip belt or hold behind armpit if collar grip is unavailable13:21
23. 23Pinch opponent's knee towards their face with your knee pointing to the ceiling and foot on the ground13:36
24. 24Push opponent's knee towards the ground, then switch hooks and stretch leg to end up on your back14:14

Source video

WORLD CHAMPION PAULO MIYAO BREAKS DOWN HIS FAMOUS BERIMBOLO & DE LA RIVA TECHNIQUES! 4K

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