Kimura from Guard
A detailed breakdown of how to effectively set up and finish a Kimura from the guard position.
10 steps
· save to drill into each- 1You need his hands to be on the floor.0:30
- 2You come underneath his wrists with your fingers.0:55
- 3You follow his hands as he tries to bring them back.1:14
- 4Once his hands are on the floor, push his head to one side.2:08
- 5You need to get on your elbow and hook his arm.2:46
- 6Lock your grips with your thumb from the bottom.3:31
- 7You go elbow, hip, elbow, hip until his hand comes off the mat.4:26
- 8Once his hand is off the mat, your left leg goes over his back.4:45
- 9Glue his elbow to your chest.5:02
- 10If he's not tapping, turn your body and push.6:39
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