Open De la Riva: Berimbolo

Executing a berimbolo from the Open De la Riva guard involves using the opponent's momentum against them. Begin by establishing a lapel grip and pulling the opponent to the side to create an off-balance. As the opponent attempts to regain their balance, deepen the lapel grip by reaching for your own thigh.

1. Pull the opponent down using the lapel grip to initiate the berimbolo.
2. During the opponent's momentum shift back towards you, use that energy to transition into the berimbolo.
3. Maintain the lapel grip throughout the movement. This grip can be retained for a switch to a kimura if proficient with the transition.
4. It's crucial to execute the berimbolo in one fluid motion to prevent the opponent from stepping out and potentially passing your guard.
5. As you pull the opponent down with the lapel grip, ensure your other hook is placed deeply for control.
6. Use the lapel grip to pull the opponent down, which has been a consistent element throughout this series of techniques.

This approach to the berimbolo, sometimes referred to as the "baby bolo," leverages the lapel grip for control and uses the opponent's counter-movement to facilitate the sweep or transition to a dominant position.