Many people see the Berimbolo as a new school technique but the actual fact is that the berimbolo is not new:
‘Berimbolo’ Used in Kosen Judo Way Back in 1950’s
You have many options when it comes to stop and even counter the Berimbolo.
For example, Tom DeBlass likes to leglock guys who try to berimbolo him:
Counter Their Berimbolo With Leg Locks with Tom DeBlass
In this recent video from ADCC absolute bronze medalist Lachlan Giles which he titled “No Gi Berimbolos Don’t Work”, He shows that actually do work very well in No Gi:
3x ADCC champion Gordon Ryan shows the main differences between doing the Berimbolo in the Gi and in No Gi. Each style will give different opportunities:
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