Knock Down 3

Alternative method to knock down an opponent for the berimbolo:

1. Instead of kicking forward, which may lead to a knee cut position, widen the opponent's base by kicking out slightly.
2. Post one foot on the mat and use it to scoop around the opponent as much as possible, shifting weight to the side rather than staying square.
3. Use the grip on the collar to assist in knocking the opponent down, moving off to their left to make it easier.
4. Maintain a strong De La Riva hook or shoot the foot across the hip, depending on preference. Keeping the hook strong is suggested until the opponent is knocked down.
5. Once the opponent is at the right angle and off-balance, use the foot on the mat and the collar grip to bring them down.
6. After the knockdown, bring the foot back to the hip to control the far hip and prepare for the berimbolo.
7. If having difficulty moving the opponent, change the foot position from the hip to just above the knee to widen their base.
8. Post the foot on the mat and rotate to the left, going as far to the opponent's back as possible before the knockdown.
9. Pull the opponent down by bringing their butt to the mat, then bring feet up to their hip to start the inversion for the berimbolo.