ベビーボロスイープ(Bebī Boro Suīpu)
TransliterationTranslation: baby bolo sweep
The Baby Bolo Sweep is a De La Riva guard sweep that uses a small inversion (a 'mini-berimbolo') to off-balance and sweep the opponent without committing to a full berimbolo back-take rotation. [1] The guard player hooks the DLR, initiates a small inversion by pulling the hips over the shoulders, but instead of completing the full berimbolo spin, uses the partial inversion to off-balance the opponent and come up on top for the sweep. [1],[2] The baby bolo is effective because it uses the berimbolo's off-balancing power without requiring the full inversion that can be risky against experienced opponents. [2],[3]
The baby bolo evolved from the berimbolo system as competitors sought the off-balancing benefits of the berimbolo inversion without committing to the full back-take spin. [1] It represents a practical adaptation of the berimbolo concept for situations where the full rotation is unnecessary or too risky. [2],[3]
The baby bolo is a simplified berimbolo-style sweep that inverts partially to take the back or sweep. [1]
The baby bolo was developed in competitive BJJ as an accessible entry to berimbolo-style attacks. [1]
Used in IBJJF competition. [1]
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Risk of injury to the person this technique is applied to
Sweeps reverse position from bottom; moderate impact on landing for top player
Skill level needed to execute this technique reliably
Whether this technique is allowed under major competition rule sets
Advanced Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Techniques (Marcelo Garcia, 2011)
Alias sources — [1] Modern competition BJJ terminology [2] Popularised by Mendes Brothers and Miyao Brothers [3] Common alternative name in competition BJJ
Effectiveness sources — [1] IBJJF competition analysis
Standard katakana transliteration of Western martial arts terminology (外来語) — used in Japanese MMA, boxing, and BJJ communities
Alias sources — [1] Modern competition BJJ terminology [2] Popularised by Mendes Brothers and Miyao Brothers [3] Common alternative name in competition BJJ
Effectiveness sources — [1] IBJJF competition analysis
timing, hip power, off-balancing skill
strong hips and active legs for sweeping leverage
hip flexors, glutes, quadriceps, core rotators
According to YOSHI JIU-JITSU TECH, perform a hip escape motion while controlling your opponent's ankle, which naturally encourages them to step back. Direct the step roughly 45 degrees behind them to set up the sweep properly.
YOSHI JIU-JITSU TECH emphasizes grabbing the front part of the ankle as soon as your opponent steps back to prevent them from returning to their original position, which is critical for maintaining control in the sweep.
If your opponent grabs your pants, YOSHI JIU-JITSU TECH warns this is a 'really bad sign' and you must be careful to address it immediately, typically by securing a collar grip to regain control.
YOSHI JIU-JITSU TECH cautions against using full force when bringing your opponent to the ground, as this can cause them to fall on their face or shoulder. Instead, control the descent gently as if 'handling a partner' to prevent injury.
The Baby Bolo Sweep is a De La Riva guard sweep that uses a small inversion (a 'mini-berimbolo') to off-balance and sweep the opponent without committing to a full berimbolo back-take rotation. The guard player hooks the DLR, initiates a small inversion by pulling the hips over the shoulders, but instead of completing the full berimbolo spin, uses the partial inversion to off-balance the opponent and come up on top for the sweep.
The baby bolo evolved from the berimbolo system as competitors sought the off-balancing benefits of the berimbolo inversion without committing to the full back-take spin. It represents a practical adaptation of the berimbolo concept for situations where the full rotation is unnecessary or too risky.
Unified MMA: legal — Legal defensive/transitional technique; IBJJF: legal — Legal; IJF: legal — Legal; ADCC: legal — Legal; UWW: legal — Legal; FIAS Sport Sambo: legal — Legal
Danger rating 3/10. Moderate — sweeps reverse position from bottom; moderate impact on landing for top player
The standard setup chain: Control Grips → Off-Balance → Execute Sweep → Follow to Top.
Standard counters include: Base and Posture — maintain wide base and upright posture to resist the sweep / Grip Strip — break controlling grips before the sweep can be loaded / Back Step — retreat the leg being attacked to remove the sweep fulcrum.
Common variants: Standard sweep (primary off-balancing and reversal technique from the guard); Combination sweep (chaining two sweep directions to catch the opponent's adj…); Counter sweep (sweeping as the opponent initiates a guard pass attempt); Competition sweep (optimised for point-scoring in tournament settings).
Used in IBJJF competition.
Top errors to watch for: Inverting too far (becoming a full berimbolo) — the baby bolo is intentionally partial / Not controlling grips during the partial inversion — maintain collar and sleeve throughout / Attempting without the DLR hook — the DLR hook provides the rotational foundation / Not committing enough to the inversion — the baby bolo requires some commitment; half-measures fail.
The Baby Bolo Sweep is also known as Bebī Boro Suīpu, Baby Bolo, Mini Berimbolo, Half Berimbolo.
