Turtle Kimura — Wrist Trap Entry
Counters the seatbelt grip by trapping the underhooking wrist and posting the leg to create space. The straight-arm principle prevents the opponent from throwing you while setting up the Kimura lock.
5 steps
· save to drill into each- 1Tuck elbows tight to the body and protect the neck with hands as the opponent attempts the seatbelt grip.0:33
- 2Trap the opponent's wrist with your hand as they slide their arm under your neck.0:50
- 3Posture up and post your leg, turning your palm toward the opponent's legs.1:03
- 4Limp the trapped arm out toward the opponent's legs while keeping the wrist-control arm straight.1:45
- 5Wrap up the Kimura grip, locking your hands tight together.2:34
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