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The Berimbolo System Part 1: The Foundation by Mikey Musumeci

Build the berimbolo from the ground up with solid fundamentals.
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  • 3-Time Black Belt World Champion Mikey Musumeci teaches the most comprehensive berimbolo system ever - including winning details never shown before!
  • Get rid of all the myths around the berimbolo - including how grapplers of any age and level can start using this move without being super flexible
  • This 8-volume mega-series goes through all of the movements, moves, counters, and combos you need to know for a total back take attack
  • The berimbolo is one of BJJ’s most notorious back takes, and now you can find out the exact mechanics behind winning fights with it
  • Mikey is the most successful American Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt ever, winning three world championships in the gi with these systems
  • Master positions like the double guard pull, the stack berimbolo, the twister hook, and more
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Course Content

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Volume 1

22 Lessons
Introduction
0:00 – 4:20
History Of Berimbolo
4:20 – 6:36
My Development Of This Position
6:36 – 8:42
Using Berimbolo In Competition
8:42 – 10:18
Understanding The Reactions Of Your Opponent Concept
10:18 – 12:27
Teaching And Learning Reactions
12:27 – 16:11
Why We Are Starting In Double Pull
16:11 – 18:01
Inverting Troubles
18:01 – 19:45
Concept Of Two Worlds
19:45 – 21:04
Let's Do It
21:04 – 21:22
Double Pull – Double Pull Introduction
21:22 – 22:34
Holistic Approach
22:34 – 23:33
Discussion Of Turning The Knee In
23:33 – 27:32
Concept Of Soft Tissue Versus Bone
27:32 – 29:59
Positioning Of The Back Leg
29:59 – 33:04
De La Riva Troubleshoot
33:04 – 36:19
Adjustment To Keeping Knee In
36:19 – 38:52
Foot On Leg Defense
38:52 – 43:29
Hand Fighting In De La Riva
43:29 – 47:43
Hand Fighting In De La Riva #2 Collar
47:43 – 52:25
Troubleshooting Strong Collar Grip
52:25 – 59:17
Troubleshooting Strong Collar Grip Pant Grip
59:17 +

Volume 2

11 Lessons
Introduction To Inverting
0:00 – 0:49
Mechanics To Inverting
0:49 – 1:56
Using Shoulders To Invert
1:56 – 4:12
Drill Inverting Shoulders
4:12 – 6:05
Traditional Inverting Neck
6:05 – 9:09
Neck Inverting Drill
9:09 – 10:58
Facebolo
10:58 – 16:43
Concept Of Muscle Activation In Arms
16:43 – 22:55
Concept Of Muscle Activation In Arms With The Collar
22:55 – 27:16
Inverting Without De La Riva
27:16 – 33:46
Feet And Leg Positioning While Inverting
33:46 +

Volume 3

15 Lessons
Introduction To Posting Arms
0:00 – 2:14
Shoulder Scooting
2:14 – 4:53
Shoulder Scooting (continued)
4:53 – 8:38
Basic Berimbolo Outside Leg Introduction
8:38 – 11:51
Basic Berimbolo Only Legs Drill
11:51 – 14:12
Basic Berimbolo Hip Grip Arm
14:12 – 17:54
Basic Berimbolo Far Arm Details
17:54 – 20:39
Putting All Together
20:39 – 25:23
Basic Berimbolo Middle Hip Grip
25:23 – 30:38
Basic Berimbolo With The Collar
30:38 – 33:36
Basic Berimbolo Defense Counter #1
33:36 – 37:16
Basic Berimbolo Defense #1
37:16 – 40:13
Basic Berimbolo Defense #2
40:13 – 42:20
Basic Berimbolo Defense Counter #2
42:20 – 46:51
Posting Both Arms Reaction Ladder Bolo
46:51 +

Volume 4

15 Lessons
Introduction To Stacking Opponent
0:00 – 1:51
Stack Berimbolo With Collar
1:51 – 6:21
Back Take Pulling Person To You
6:21 – 9:03
How To Take The Back Going To The Person
9:03 – 13:08
Concept Of Hips In Stack
13:08 – 16:14
Stack With Near Hip Grip
16:14 – 19:30
Back Take With Near Hip Grip Pulling To You
19:30 – 22:24
Back Take Going To Person
22:24 – 25:02
Far/Middle Hip Stack
25:02 – 28:00
Far/Middle Hip Back Take Combination
28:00 – 30:22
Different Ways To Stack Introduction
30:22 – 30:49
Ladder Bolo Stack
30:49 – 35:31
Double Leg Bolo Ladder
35:31 – 39:47
Bolo With Middle/Far Hip
39:47 – 43:16
Double Leg Bolo Middle/Far Hip
43:16 +

Volume 5

12 Lessons
Introduction To Pulling Person To You
0:00 – 2:10
Pulling Hips To Me – Back Take #1
2:10 – 8:03
Upper Body Control Introduction
8:03 – 10:02
Upper Body Control – Same Side Shoulder
10:02 – 13:06
Far Side Shoulder
13:06 – 16:26
Back Of The Collar
16:26 – 19:10
Back Of The Collar – Alternative Set Ups
19:10 – 22:01
Feeding Choker
22:01 – 24:37
Combining All Grips Together
24:37 – 27:40
Trapping Arm Variation To Climb
27:40 – 30:51
Climbing When Person Pulls Inside Leg In
30:51 – 34:38
Baby Bolo Variation
34:38 +

Volume 6

11 Lessons
Chaining Stacking And Pulling Together – Stack To Pull In
0:00 – 5:52
Pulling In To Stack
5:52 – 10:19
Twister Hook Introduction
10:19 – 15:48
Basic Berimbolo To Twister Hook
15:48 – 21:46
Adjusting The Twister Hook
21:46 – 27:52
Twister Hook Placing Knee On The Mat
27:52 – 32:14
Knee On The Mat Drill
32:14 – 34:19
Twister Hook To The Back
34:19 – 41:52
Twister Hook To The Back – Alternative Set Up
41:52 – 45:36
Twister Hook From Ladder Bolo
45:36 – 51:12
Double Leg Bolo To Twister Hook
51:12 +

Volume 7

15 Lessons
Back Hip – Introduction
0:00 – 3:34
Uninverting Concept
3:34 – 4:58
Uninverting Variation #1
4:58 – 7:34
Uninverting Variation #2
7:34 – 10:20
Explanation Of The Base
10:20 – 13:29
Basic Berimbolo Back Leg Variation #1
13:29 – 18:28
Basic Berimbolo Back Leg Variation #2
18:28 – 21:48
Basic Berimbolo Back Leg Variation #3
21:48 – 27:45
Basic Berimbolo Back Leg Variation #4
27:45 – 31:19
Uninverting To Mount
31:19 – 34:20
Uninverting To Mount Defense To Back
34:20 – 38:19
Uninverting Back Of Collar To Back Variation #1
38:19 – 43:25
Uninverting Back Of Collar To Back Variation #2 To Twister Hook
43:25 – 47:23
Double Leg Berimbolo To Mount
47:23 – 51:58
Double Leg Berimbolo Mount Defense To Back
51:58 +

Volume 8

8 Lessons
Top Bolo – Introduction
0:00 – 2:25
Elbow Concept To Pass
2:25 – 7:30
Pass Variation To The Arm Triangle
7:30 – 11:26
Back Take From Top Bolo
11:26 – 16:14
Body Lock Pass
16:14 – 20:15
Roll To Back
20:15 – 23:24
Top Bolo To Double Leg Bolo
23:24 – 27:26
Linking Everything Together
27:26 +

⬡ The Berimbolo System Part 1: The Foundation

A complete foundational guide to the berimbolo—a dynamic guard-offense system built for modern guard passing, back taking, and sweep efficiency.

???? Course Overview

Mikey Musumeci—known for his mastery of the berimbolo—lays out the essential mechanics and sequencing in this first volume. You’ll learn to control, off-balance, and invert with intent, establishing a reliable entry and drill-ready structure that blends seamlessly into transitions and control setups.

???? What You’ll Learn

  • Core Mechanics & Setup
    Inside leg entry and initial grip positioning
    Proper hip angle and weight distribution for inversion control
    Guard retention during transitions under pressure
  • Berimbolo Roll & Spinning Fundamentals
    Controlled inversion mechanics with foot and shoulder placement
    Timing the spin under opponent posture shifts
    Transitioning smoothly into back-take or inverted guard control
  • Break & Reset Movements
    Safe roll recovery and inversion escape if the entry stalls
    Guard reconsolidation after failed berimbolo attempts
    Partner drills for drill-flow connectivity
  • Drill-Flow Integration
    Sequence: grip → entry → roll → back control or sweep
    Flow drill templates to build reflexive berimbolo sequencing
    Live sparring use cases for developing timing and sensitivity

???? Who This Course Is For

Ideal for grapplers who:
• Want to learn the berimbolo from the ground up—with structure and layering
• Prefer concise, drillable systems rather than fragmented entries
• Train both gi and no-gi and need inversion tools that work under pressure
• Seek a foundational plug-and-play building block for modern guard games

✅ Key Benefits

  • Systematic Berimbolo Introduction
    Not just a roll—built with purpose and structure under live conditions.
  • Drill & Spar-Ready Design
    Ready for partner work, ramp-up drills, and live rolling application.
  • Safe Inversion Focus
    Entries include resets and recovery to avoid inverted vulnerability.
  • Scalable for All Levels
    Simple for beginners, expandable with complexity for advanced players.
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