Jiu-Jitsu Transitions

Berimbolo

A modern guard technique used to invert and take the back from De La Riva guard.

Back Take from Turtle

Insert hooks and break down the turtle to take the back.

Mount to Back Take

When opponent rolls to escape mount, ride the back and insert hooks for back control.

Side Control to Mount

Knee-slide transition from side control to mount. Block hip, slide knee across belly, settle.

Single Leg X Entry

Slip under the opponent's leg into single-leg X for sweeps and ashi attacks.

Guard Pull to DLR

Sit-pull from a sleeve and lapel grip directly into De La Riva guard.

Sit-Up Guard to Single Leg

Sit-up guard entry to underhook a leg and transition into a wrestling-style single-leg takedown finish.

Side Control to North-South

Walk the body from side control to north-south, setting up chokes and kimuras.

Seatbelt Grip to Back

Secure the over-under seatbelt grip from turtle or side, then take the back with one fluid motion.

Back Take from Guard

Arm drag or sit-up to take the opponent's back directly from the bottom.

Leg Lace to Backside 50/50

Pummel the legs to enter backside 50/50 for heel hooks and kneebar threats.

Honey Hole / Saddle Entries

Multiple entries into the saddle position: from 50/50, leg drag, or butterfly ashi.

K-Guard Entry

Form K-guard structure as entry to leg attacks or back take.

De La Riva Berimbolo to Crab Ride

Berimbolo entry to crab ride for back take.

Plan B Half Guard

Roll under the opponent to take the back from half guard.

Twist Back Take from Half

Use the underhook and shoulder-of-justice to spin to the back.

Knee Shield to Butterfly

Convert the knee shield into a butterfly hook for sweeps.

Half Guard Whip Up

Whip up from half guard to take the back.

Mount to Technical Mount

Climb to technical mount when opponent turns to side.

Knee Ride Spin to Mount

From knee ride, spin to mount as opponent turns away.

Mount to North-South

Transition smoothly from mount to north-south for kimura.

Side Control to Knee on Belly

Transition from side control to knee on belly for pressure.

Side Control to Back Step

Back step from side control to north-south.

Strap Drag Back Take

Underhook drag to take the back from over-under.

Back to Mount Transition

When opponent turns in, transition from back to mount.

Turtle to Single Leg

Stand up from turtle to take a single leg.

Wilson Roll Back Take

Wilson roll to invert and take the back.

Turtle to Crucifix

Take the crucifix from turtle for armbar or choke.

Leg Pummel to Saddle

Pummel the legs to access the saddle position.

Leg Drag to Back

Use the leg drag pass to expose the back.

Guard Pull to Closed

Sit pull into closed guard with sleeve and collar grips.

Guard Pull to X-Guard

Pull guard directly to X-guard position.

Guard Pull to Single Leg X

Pull guard straight to single leg X for leg attacks.

Imanari Roll

Rolling entry into leg entanglement made famous by Imanari.

Butterfly to X-Guard

Transition from butterfly to X-guard.

Reverse De La Riva to Berimbolo

RDLR entry chained into berimbolo.

Side to Mount via Knee Drag

Drag the knee across to mount.

Side to North-South Spin

Spin from side control to north-south.

Turtle Far-Side Crucifix

Take crucifix from far side on turtle.

Turtle to Truck

Take truck from turtle for twister.

Mount to Triangle

Transition from mount to triangle.

Side Control to Back via Crucifix

Take back from side via crucifix.

Half Guard to Deep Half

Transition from half to deep half.

Guard to Single Leg X

Transition from guard to single leg X.

Guard to Ashi Garami

Enter ashi from open guard.

Mount to S-Mount

Climb from mount to S-mount.

Side to Knee on Belly

Transition from side to knee on belly.

Back to North-South

Transition from back to NS for kimura.

Turtle to Mount

Take mount from turtle ride.

North-South to Mount

From NS, climb to mount.

North-South to Back

From NS, spin to back.

Knee on Belly to Mount

From KOB, settle into mount.

Side Control to Mount via S-Mount

Climb to S-mount from side control.

Single Leg X to Outside Ashi

Transition single leg X to outside ashi.

Outside Ashi to 50/50

Transition outside ashi to 50/50.

50/50 to Saddle

Transition 50/50 to saddle.

Saddle to Backside 50/50

Transition saddle to backside 50/50.

Standing to Single Leg X

Pull standing into single leg X.