Kimura from Guard
Use when opponent posts their hand within reach while in your guard, typically during a pass attempt. The figure-four grip creates overwhelming leverage on the shoulder joint by controlling both the wrist and elbow while you lean back.
7 steps
· save to drill into each- 1Have your partner extend their fist out0:51
- 2Grab the same side wrist0:53
- 3Sit up0:56
- 4Grab behind their elbow and connect to your own wrist0:58
- 5Lean right back1:06
- 6To bring their face to the ground, cross your legs1:08
- 7Bring the top of their hand to their neck1:13
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