Kimura From Guard
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About This Technique
Kimura From Guard
Introduction: The Kimura lock from guard is a powerful submission technique that can effectively force an opponent to tap out. It focuses on isolating and controlling one of your opponent's arms, using leverage to apply pressure on the shoulder joint. It is named after Masahiko Kimura, a legendary Japanese judoka.
Detailed Steps:
Position:
Guard: Usually performed from either Closed Guard or transitioning from Open Guard.
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Establish Guard:
1.1 Begin by getting your opponent into your closed guard. Ensure your legs are wrapped tightly around the waist, keeping your opponent's posture broken down and preventing them from posturing up. -
Initial Grip and Control: 2.1 Select the target arm (usually the opponent's right arm). While keeping control of their posture with your legs, use your left hand to reach over their arm. 2.2 Use your left hand to grab your own right wrist, thus creating a lock between both arms.
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Position Your Body: 3.1 Place your right foot on their hip to create space. 3.2 Using that post on the hip, pivot to your right to angle your body and create room for adjusting the lock.
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Breaking the Posture: 4.1 With your free left hand, force your opponent's elbow down to the mat; maintain control without losing the grip on your opponent's wrist and your own. 4.2 Use your left wrist to pull upwards sharply on their wrist while pushing their elbow down; this creates pressure at their shoulder joint.
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Leaning Back for Leverage: 5.1 Keep your own head and shoulders low to the ground to maintain leverage and control. 5.2 At the same time, squeeze your thighs together, keeping their body and posture contained.
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Final Application of Pressure: 6.1 Keeping a firm control, slide your opponent's wrist away from their body while shortening the gap between their elbow and your chest. 6.2 Gradually intensify the angle bringing your shoulders backward, increasing the tension on their shoulder and upper arm.
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Securing the Tap: 7.1 Once the correct pressure is applied, your opponent should undoubtedly tap out to relieve shoulder or arm discomfort.
Tips:
- Transition smoothly from guard, as catching the opponent's arm unaware can enhance the technique's effectiveness.
- Prioritize control over speed. An abrupt movement can cause your opponent to react defensively.
- Maintain calm and controlled pressure to prevent unnecessary injury.
Conclusion: Practicing the Kimura from guard can provide a strategic advantage in a match or rolling session, enhancing your skill set in both Gi and No-Gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
How to Execute
# Kimura From Closed Guard
## Setup
- **Initial Position Details**: Begin in the closed guard position with your opponent inside your guard. Your legs should be wrapped around your opponent's waist securely.
- **Grips and Controls Needed**: Ensure you have a strong overhook grip on one of your opponent's arms, preferably the one you intend to attack.
## Steps
1. **Break the Posture**:
- Use your legs to pull your opponent forward, breaking their posture.
- Simultaneously, use your arms to pull their head or control their posture with your grips.
2. **Secure the Wrist**:
- Release your grip on their head or posture and quickly reach over with your opposite hand to grab and secure their wrist. Your thumb should be on the same side as your fingers for a stronger grip.
3. **Open the Guard and Hip Escape**:
- Open your guard momentarily and place your feet on the mat.
- Perform a hip escape towards the side of the arm you are attacking to create an angle.
4. **Sit Up and Overhook the Arm**:
- Sit up towards your opponent while maintaining control of their wrist.
- Reach over their arm with your free arm and grab your own wrist. This grip is commonly referred to as a "figure-four" grip.
5. **Control the Position**:
- Clamp their arm close to your chest to prevent them from pulling it out.
- Use your legs to keep your opponent in place by squeezing your thighs together or using one leg to keep them from posturing up.
6. **Execute the Submission**:
- With the figure-four grip secured, fall back to the mat while keeping their arm bent at a 90-degree angle.
- Use your arms to rotate their shoulder and drive their wrist towards the back of their head, applying pressure to the shoulder joint.
- Keep your hips elevated off the mat to increase the leverage.
## Key Points
- **Important Details to Remember**:
- Keep your opponent’s arm bent at a 90-degree angle throughout the technique for maximum leverage.
- Make sure to control both their wrist and your own to maintain a secure figure-four grip.
- Use your hips and core to generate power rather than relying solely on arm strength.
- **Common Mistakes to Avoid**:
- Do not leave too much space when opening your guard; maintain close contact and control.
- Avoid allowing your opponent to posture up or straighten their arm, as this will make the submission difficult to apply.
- Ensure your opponent’s wrist is controlled firmly; a weak grip can allow them to escape or counter.
By following these steps and paying attention to the key points, you can effectively execute a Kimura from the closed guard position.