Berimbolo Back Attacks

De la riva into back attacks through inversion. Read opponent reactions & chain berimbolo variations to get behind them

Flow outline

  1. Berimbolo System

    • Most of the time foundation of inverted attack game from De La Riva guard. is where establish control and begin journey to back. Pay attention to posture

  2. Basic Bolo

    • From here, classic berimbolo entry. from here, either secure back immediately or flow into counters based on how they defend

  3. Back Control

    • From here, ultimate goal - solid back control with hooks in and grips established. From here can attack submissions or consolidate position. Pay attention to posture

  4. Leg Shelf Back Take

    • Most of the time When they sit through, catch their free leg and extend them away. creates perfect angle to secure back control from bottom

  5. Ladder Bolo

    • From here, a beautiful variation when they post both arms. climb their structure like a ladder to wrap around to back. timing over strength

  6. Stack Bolo

    • Quick note: When they try to stack inversion, use their pressure against them to continue path to back

  7. Wedge Bolo

    • Quick note: Using wedge pressure to create space and continue back take when they put weight through their hips

  8. Twister Hook Transition

    • when they make space awkwardly, switch to twister hook control to force their knee down and take back

  9. Sleeve And Collar Back Take

    • Using sleeve and collar grips to control their posture and secure back when they stiff arm

  10. Kiss Of The Dragon Position

    • Once set, when it happens, when they post an arm, uninvert into beautiful transitional position that leads to multiple back take options

  11. Top Bolo

    • coming on top of their inversion defense to secure back control from a dominant position

  12. Mount

    • From here, When back isn't available from top bolo, force mount and establish a dominant top position

  13. Re Roll To Wedge Bolo

    • Key detail: when they open their knee from top bolo, re-roll back to wedge bolo to continue chasing back. switch if it stalls

  14. Reverse Underhook Pass

    • from here, when they close their knee and elbow is open, gain reverse underhook and back step to pass their guard

  15. Head And Arm Pass

    • Key detail: when they close their knee and elbow is closed, gain head and arm control to pass directly to mount. switch if it stalls

  16. Pants And Skirt Back Take

    • Using pants and gi skirt grips to pull them into back control when they close their knee and elbow

  17. Body Lock Passing

    • Often Switching to body lock passing when they close their knee and elbow, establishing strong top pressure

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