Kimura from Guard (2)

1. 1Ensure opponent's hands are on the floor, not on your belly0:30
2. 2Slide your fingers underneath his wrists and wipe his hands off your body toward the floor0:57
3. 3Follow his hands as he tries to bring them back onto your body using the 'torpedo method'1:12
4. 4Once opponent's hands are on the floor and chest touches your chest, push his head to one side and put your armpit to the other side2:08
5. 5Sit up and get on your elbow to start coming up2:24
6. 6Hook opponent's arm as high as possible near the shoulder and armpit3:11
7. 7Glue your elbow tight to your body to prevent opponent from ripping the elbow free3:20
8. 8Find and lock the wrist grip with thumb from the bottom3:31
9. 9Swivel your body slightly to adjust the grip and slide your bicep down opponent's tricep if needed3:39
10. 10If opponent drops weight on the trapped hand, use an elbow-hip ratchet motion to blast the hand off the mat4:23
11. 11Once hand comes off the mat, bring your left leg over opponent's back and swivel your head to 3 o'clock position4:45
12. 12Glue opponent's elbow to your chest and push their wrist toward their back5:02
13. 13Push the wrist up the opponent's back and turn your body to finish the kimura5:07
14. 14If opponent resists tap due to flexible shoulders, turn your body more and push harder6:38

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Finish the Kimura Every Time! Jiu Jitsu Tutorial

Matt Arroyo Jiu Jitsu

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