Adult Jiu Jitsu in Miramar Beach | Berimbolo Foot Alignment & Bottom vs. Top Rounds

The berimbolo looks complicated, but it starts with one detail: where your feet are. In this adult gi class at Coastal Jiu Jitsu in Miramar Beach, we review the berimbolo from Monday and then run rounds where the bottom player has to work.

If you're looking for something that challenges your mind and keeps you fit, this class is a good example.

Inside this class

We pick up from Monday, aligning the feet with the shoulder for the berimbolo. Details include turning the hip in more, keeping the knee connected as you roll underneath, and upgrading grips to the belt. The coach notes these are the same common mistakes most new people make, which is normal.

We cover the head going away to finish, and using the same movement to get to the crab ride or come up for a leg drag. Rounds start with the top player given the competitive advantage, and the bottom player works to recover guard and get back to submissions. The recap explains why the bottom player should win every time within these game constraints.

Video timestamps

0:00:01 Review: foot alignment for the berimbolo
0:03:39 Turn the hip in more
0:06:01 Keep the knee connected
0:09:02 Upgrading grips
0:11:59 Head goes away
0:17:34 Crab ride or leg drag
0:21:07 Rounds: top player starts ahead
1:00:10 Recap: why the bottom player should win

Key technical concepts

Start with the feet. Where your feet are sets up the whole movement.

Mistakes are normal. New students make the same common mistakes, and that's part of learning.

Set the game up to learn. Rounds give the bottom player a clear goal to work on.

Why this work matters

A move that looks complicated becomes manageable when it's broken into small details. Students learn to make a plan, notice what isn't working, and try another option, and the more experienced partner sets the pace so people at every level can train hard and keep coming back.

This video is also an honest look at a normal day of training here. Nobody is performing for the camera: you see the questions, the corrections, the missed attempts, and the small wins that add up over time. If you've wondered what a class actually feels like before you walk in, this is it. Come try one, ask questions, and see for yourself.

New to Jiu Jitsu?

You don't need any wrestling or Jiu Jitsu background to start. Beginners learn the basics first, drill at a controlled pace, and build up to live training with coaching along the way. Questions are always welcome, and partners look after each other so everyone can keep training.

Train with us

Coastal Jiu Jitsu is located in Miramar Beach, Florida, serving adults from Destin, Sandestin, Santa Rosa Beach, 30A, Freeport, Inlet Beach, and surrounding Northwest Florida communities. Drop-ins are welcome in any class, whether you live here or are visiting the area.

Looking for a challenge, a skill to work on, and good people to train with? Contact us with your questions or book your first class.

Website: https://www.coastaljiujitsu.us
Phone: 850-866-2861
Address: 10859 Emerald Coast Pkwy W Unit 403, Miramar Beach, FL 32550
Book a class: https://book.squareup.com/appointments/uuwnvg15zeylf9/location/LB8NT9SDM4ESA/services

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