The past five weeks doing this project was a great journey. It had its ups and downs. There was some frustration. Not with the project, but with myself. This technique was not just a project for me, but a way to elevate my own personal game in a sport that is a passion for me. I have been doing this sport for 8 years. I am proficient in a lot of different areas, but this particular technique is one that can change your entire game in a positive way. I am glad I had the opportunity to take the time that was needed to learn this technique. Not only did I learn how to complete this technique, but I learned the history of this technique as well as a bunch of different ways to execute it.
Inquiry Questions this project answered.
Inquiry Questions this project answered.
- What is the Berimbolo and What is it used for? The berimbolo is a technique that starts from the De La Riva guard and you spin underneath the opponents base to make them off balance. From there the technique is used to go to the back or come on top.
- Why would Berimbolo help you in competition? In competition it will help you receive 4 points for taking the back or 2 points for coming on top.
- What is the success rate of Berimbolo in competition? The success rate is very high for competitors who use this technique. Many competitors use this technique as their main plan of attack.
- What are some modifications to the technique to make it more effective? The main way that it can be changed is the grip choice. Many time people try to move away from the technique so using an array of different grips is important.
- Who are the active competitors that use the Berimbolo during tournaments? Miyao Brothers, Mendes Brothers, Gianni Grippo, Keenan Cornelius, Caio Terra, Mikey Musumeci.
- What will the Berimbolo help me accomplish in training? It will help me get into more advantageous positions to take the back or come on top.
- What are the steps to achieve the Berimbolo at 100%? Practice and repetition is the only way to get this technique down. It took over forty hours of actual practice and doing it live on moving opponents to get this technique down.
- What principals make the Berimbolo a timeless technique? The Berimbolo works because it uses all of the principles of a takedown. You can get under the opponents base and you control both legs. If you need to take down any structure not just Jiu-Jitsu you have to attack the base the rest will fall.