{"id":19215,"date":"2023-05-10T15:29:36","date_gmt":"2023-05-10T20:29:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rollingaroundbjj.com\/?p=19215"},"modified":"2023-05-22T14:43:37","modified_gmt":"2023-05-22T19:43:37","slug":"kimura-lock","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rollingaroundbjj.com\/kimura-lock\/","title":{"rendered":"Kimura Lock (BJJ Submission Technique)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Few submissions are as versatile as the kimura lock in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Its uses from the bottom, top, and side make it very common at levels, and it\u2019s a favorite tool of creative grapplers in the form of the kimura trap system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Also known as the double wrist lock, the kimura lock is a shoulder lock submission hold utilizing a figure four grip on the opponent’s wrist. This grip allows control over the forearm and elbow and the ability to place a lot of rotational power on the shoulder, forcing a submission. The powerful grip is also commonly used to control and advance positions.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Many details go into the kimura and its use in all positions. The sheer versatility and popularity of the kimura make it a mandatory addition to every BJJ player’s repertoire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n With the history lesson out of the way, let’s look at how to execute and finish the kimura lock.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As I’ve said, you can do the kimura in multiple positions, and we will look at a few of them, starting from the most common- the full guard.<\/p>\n\n\n\nHow To Apply A Kimura Lock<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
From Full Guard<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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