Berimbolo from Seated Guard
Use this when both players are seated facing each other or from de la riva guard. It solves the problem of advancing to back control by using an inverted rotation under the opponent. The core mechanism is the de la riva hook providing rotational purchase while your head movement creates the inversion, allowing you to lever the opponent over and climb to their back.
11 steps
· save to drill into each- 1Place your foot on the outside of your opponent's leg4:36
- 2Insert a de la riva hook4:39
- 3Bring your other foot to the inside position4:47
- 4Grab your opponent's heel4:57
- 5Grab your opponent's belt with your other hand5:01
- 6Pull your head towards your opponent's hip and spin upside down5:30
- 7Bring your other foot onto your opponent's belly as you invert6:07
- 8Switch your grip from the first leg to the second leg7:13
- 9Kick your opponent over onto all fours7:18
- 10Pull your leg out and clamp around your opponent's thigh7:26
- 11Climb or jump to the seat belt position for back control7:31
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