Basic Berimbolo Leg Drag

Basic Berimbolo Leg Drag

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Transitioning to a leg drag from a berimbolo when unable to get underneath the opponent's hips:

  1. Initiate the berimbolo setup by knocking the opponent down and choosing to grip either the collar or the belt.
  2. If struggling to execute the berimbolo or preferring to pass, reach across for the opponent's hip.
  3. Create space by pumping the left leg up slightly and slide the right shin behind the opponent's knee.
  4. Circle the opposite leg inside and pull the opponent towards you using the grip on their pants, turning onto your right shoulder to face them.
  5. Reach for the opponent's belt, clamp down on their hip, and kick their leg out to create space.
  6. Start coming up on top, reaching for the collar, and placing your knee on the mat to drive your weight forward into a leg drag position.
  7. Control the opponent's hip or belt first before reaching for the collar to avoid overextension and loss of control.
  8. Drive your left knee to the mat on the side you're dragging towards, keep your head low, control the opponent's back, and maintain a pinched knee position to secure the leg drag.