Kimura Defense — Head Position & Hand Peel
Defends the Kimura in half guard by keeping the head in front of the chest to prevent the lock, then peeling the opponent's hand off if caught, followed by a forward roll to escape.
5 steps
· save to drill into each- 1Keep your head in front of your chest.0:13
- 2Tuck your trapped hand into your waist.0:25
- 3Reach up and peel the opponent's hand off your wrist.0:29
- 4Hug the opponent's head and initiate a forward roll over your trapped arm.0:35
- 5Post your elbow and cast your leg over the top.0:39
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