Berimbolo to Rear Naked Choke
Use the Berimbolo rotation from De La Riva to take the back and secure a rear naked choke when the opponent is off-balance or resisting the turn.
5 steps
· save to drill into each- 1Establish De La Riva hook and slide it to the opponent's far hip.0:06
- 2Cup the opponent's hip with your free hand.0:16
- 3Fall back to your side while maintaining the hip control.0:22
- 4Rotate your body and swing your legs over to take the back.0:30
- 5Jam your forearm into the opponent's neck and squeeze for the rear naked choke.0:45
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