What is the Kimura? -Japanese name: Ude Garami (Entangled Arm Lock)-Figure-4 shoulder control and submission-Shoulder is compromised through an internal rotation of the shoulder-Allows you to control a stronger opponent with 2-on-1 control-Requires “Ratchet control” (90 degree bend in the arm)-Opposing pushing and pulling forces-Can be used to pass the guard, take the back, sweep, take down or submit your opponent-Applicable in both Gi and No Gi situationsWho invented the Kimura? Masahiko KimuraCombining Kimura with Submission Systems-Kimura armbar control-Kimura to triangle-Kimura, Triangle, Armbar, WristlockCombining Kimura with Positional Advances-Kimura single leg defense/sweep: sumi gaeshi-Rolling Kimura guard pass-Kimura to the backKey Concepts:The Rule of Hand Position-Position vs. submission dilemma-Hand in front of body: advance position-Hand behind the body: advance submissionElbow Lever-Straighten arms instead of contracting-The most efficient Kimura Control-Works against much larger opponentsThumbs or No Thumbs?-Thumb grips prevent wrist-rolling; this movement creates more internal rotation in the targeted shoulder-Pinning the wrist-à Use a C grip (thumbs)-Once the figure-4 is locked-à Use a monkey grip (no thumbs)The Power Line-The most efficient angle to finish the Kimura submission-From the top-à Diagonally from shoulder to hip-From the bottom-à Your head lines up with your partner’s elbow and shoulder line (bottom triangle)Pull vs. Push Kimura Finishes-Pull dominant Kimura finishing mechanics are more efficient (side Kimura)-Push dominant Kimura finishing mechanics are less efficient (dorsal Kimura) Common Mistakes:-Partner Straightens arm-Partner can elbow slip-Space between wrists-Pulling at the armpit instead of the elbow-Partner’s head can rise; roll-through problem Key Positions:Dorsal Kimura-Push dominant finish-Enter side Kimura, yoko sankaku, tarikoplataT-Kimura-2 methods: Trapping far arm/Inserting bottom knee-Enter crucifix, take the back, ushiro sankakuSide Kimura-Enter the power angle-Strongest finishing position-Pull dominant KimuraHead & Arm Kimura-AKA “Giftwrap”-Excellent control to take the back from mount-Can be used to transition to different armbars and triangles due to weightless legsLegs Kimura (Tarikoplata)-Good option from dorsal Kimura-Made famous by Norwegian BJJ athlete Tarik Hopstock-Useful even if hand is in front of opponent’s bodyMonoplata-Incredibly powerful as body weight is used to “Follow-through” for the finish-Set up from top side omoplata positionBarataplata-Invented by GB Black belt Rafael “Barata” Freitas-Set up from failed triangle-Very deceptive and surprising-The Greatest Judoka in History-Masahiko Kimura: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XA8-L4cWmoQ-Masahiko Kimura: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zGnvGuhMZxEContact/Support The Show: Website: ejjp.showInstagram: @theessentialjiujitsupodcastEmail: [email protected] Guard Online Academy: https://onguardbjj.com/p/online-academyZara Can Do Jiu Jitsu! https://books.friesenpress.com/store/title/119734000253392052/Matt-Kwan-Zara-Can-Do-Jiu-Jitsu%21

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