{"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

How To Apply A Kimura Lock<\/h2>\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\n

From Full Guard<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  1. First, you must break the opponent’s posture and force him to put his hands on the mat. You can do this in multiple ways, the easiest of which is pulling him towards you with the legs.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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    1. Grab the wrist of the arm you want to attack. Aim to keep your arm fully extended to prevent him from escaping.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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      1. Open the guard, post your legs on the mat, and sit up. You can use the opponent to pick you up if you get the timing right.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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        1. Reach with your other hand behind the trapped arms triceps and grab your wrist in the figure four grip.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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          1. Return to your back, pulling his trapped arm towards your chest. For the finish, scoot out, turn towards the opponent, lock your legs on his back, and rotate the targeted arm towards his back. Aid the rotation with your whole body, not just your arms.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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