Berimbolo from Head Quarter Position
A modern technique transitioning from head quarter position to take the back using a berimbolo.
12 steps
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- 2You sit down on your opponent's right ankle0:45
- 3You squat down instead of driving your weight forward0:56
- 4You pinch your opponent's right leg with your bottom legs1:38
- 5You grab your opponent's belt with your right hand1:55
- 6You roll forward while controlling behind your opponent's knees2:04
- 7You fall on your right shoulder as you roll2:20
- 8You use your legs to create a lock behind their knees2:34
- 9You stack your opponent's body to expose their upper body3:15
- 10You switch grips to reach your opponent's upper body3:56
- 11You hip escape to make chest-to-back connection4:35
- 12You establish a seat belt grip and second hook4:55
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