Beginners' Guide to the Berimbolo

Overview

Bladen Boucha provides a beginner's guide to the Berimbolo, framing it as a versatile position rather than just a sweep. The video covers essential inversion drills to build comfort and flexibility, followed by three distinct Berimbolo variations: one to mount, one to back control using an X-hook leg entanglement, and a traditional back-take using a belt grip and shin-blocking mechanics.

What's covered

1. 0:00Inversion Drills & Warm-ups
2. 5:51Berimbolo to Mount
3. 7:47Berimbolo to Back via X-Hook
4. 10:16Traditional Berimbolo Back Take

Techniques in this video

1. 01
   Berimbolo to Back — Traditional Belt Grip

   10:16 – 13:57·Open Guard·Transition
2. 02
   Berimbolo to Back — X-Hook Variation

   7:47 – 10:16·Open Guard·Transition
3. 03
   Berimbolo to Mount

   5:51 – 7:47·Open Guard·Transition

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