Berimbolo to Mount
Use the De La Riva hook to post the opponent's hip, invert through to the far side, and use hip mechanics to turn the opponent onto their back for mount control.
4 steps
· save to drill into each- 1Establish De La Riva hook on the far leg with a pants grip and extend the opponent's back leg.5:51
- 2Post your foot on the mat and use grips to pull the opponent in while kicking the De La Riva hook deep to their far hip.6:17
- 3Invert through to your far hip, shooting your hips back and letting go of grips to push the opponent's back exposed.6:21
- 4Drop to your hip, feed a cross-face, and slide your knee over to interlock legs for mount.6:37
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