Kimura
In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, a "Kimura" is a submission technique that involves controlling an opponent's arm by gripping their wrist and applying pressure to their shoulder joint, essentially locking their elbow and shoulder with a figure-four grip. It's considered a very versatile submission that can be applied from various positions. The technique is named after the famous judoka Masahiko Kimura, who used it to defeat Helio Gracie in a famous match.
Key points about the Kimura:
Mechanism:
It isolates the elbow and shoulder joint by applying pressure with a figure-four grip.
Versatility:
It can be applied from many positions like mount, side control, closed guard, and open guard.
Origin of the name:
Named after Masahiko Kimura, a judoka who famously used this technique to defeat Helio Gracie.
Other names:
Also called a "double wristlock" or "chicken wing."
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Kimura and americano combo from side control
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Kimura step over attack when opponent balls up
A nice step over finish to the series from side control when your opponent balls up in defense. **Make sure to keep your arms tight to your own body when attacking the kimura, we see a lot of students with loose arms.
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Kimura from the half guard top
Meregali shows an outstanding option to deal with the lapel pass half guard sweep position. ***Pay attention to Nicholas's weight distribution once he steps over the head.
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Kimura reversal from turtle position
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Kimura finish using knees to isolate the neck preventing the spin out counter
Moku showing an excellent way to finish the powerful Kimura bent arm lock nogi. Pay attention to how he uses his knees to isolate and trap his opponents neck which prevents many common escapes. ***You can control a 250IB horse using neck control, take advantage of this fact when training BJJ.
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Kimura from the half guard
SPF has a unique way to lock his quarter guard which adds a lot of power to his lower body. Pay attention to the way he hooks his feet not his ankles, which is the key to how he creates the space needed for this awesome kimura attack.
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Kimura (bent armlock) off knee belly position
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Kimura combo to bicep slicer from cross side
This cross side submission is a good option when you're not able to free your opponents arm for the kimura lock. This bicep slicer is illegal in some tournaments so make sure it is legal prior to attempting in competition. Either way, everything is legal in practice so learn to finish this hold...
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Kimura counter to single leg takedown
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Kimura attack drill
Adam Benshea demonstrating a great kimura sit up drill designed to improve speed and effectiveness.
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Kimura using a leg strangle when opponents chin is up
Moku uses a leg strangle off his Kimura attack when opponent doesn't allow him to trap the chin using his knees. ** Look for the chin to be up so you can fit the crook of your knee around your opponents neck.
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Sit up sweep to kimura from guard
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Double under pass counter using the pad lock
Sean Apperson explains the use of the padlock to stifle the double under guard pass in jiu jitsu. This is an awesome counter to a very popular guard pass that can quickly put your opponent in submission danger. The key to the padlock is creating just enough space to slip it on while using your ...
