The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 3: Kimura
What is the Kimura?
-Japanese name: Ude Garami (Entangled Arm Lock)
-Figure-4 shoulder control and submission
-Shoulder is compromised through an internal rotation of the shoulder
-Allows you to control a stronger opponent with 2-on-1 control
-Requires “Ratchet control” (90 degree bend in the arm)
-Opposing pushing and pulling forces
-Can be used to pass the guard, take the back, sweep, take down or submit your opponent
-Applicable in both Gi and No Gi situations
Who invented the Kimura?
Masahiko Kimura
Combining Kimura with Submission Systems
-Kimura armbar control
-Kimura to triangle
-Kimura, Triangle, Armbar, Wristlock
Combining Kimura with Positional Advances
-Kimura single leg defense/sweep: sumi gaeshi
-Rolling Kimura guard pass
-Kimura to the back
Key Concepts:
The Rule of Hand Position
-Position vs. submission dilemma
-Hand in front of body: advance position
-Hand behind the body: advance submission
Elbow Lever
-Straighten arms instead of contracting
-The most efficient Kimura Control
-Works against much larger opponents
Thumbs or No Thumbs?
-Thumb grips prevent wrist-rolling; this movement creates more internal rotation in the targeted shoulder
-Pinning the wrist-à Use a C grip (thumbs)
-Once the figure-4 is locked-à Use a monkey grip (no thumbs)
The Power Line
-The most efficient angle to finish the Kimura submission
-From the top-à Diagonally from shoulder to hip
-From the bottom-à Your head lines up with your partner’s elbow and shoulder line (bottom triangle)
Pull vs. Push Kimura Finishes
-Pull dominant Kimura finishing mechanics are more efficient (side Kimura)
-Push dominant Kimura finishing mechanics are less efficient (dorsal Kimura)
Common Mistakes:
-Partner Straightens arm
-Partner can elbow slip
-Space between wrists
-Pulling at the armpit instead of the elbow
-Partner’s head can rise; roll-through problem
Key Positions:
Dorsal Kimura
-Push dominant finish
-Enter side Kimura, yoko sankaku, tarikoplata
T-Kimura
-2 methods: Trapping far arm/Inserting bottom knee
-Enter crucifix, take the back, ushiro sankaku
Side Kimura
-Enter the power angle
-Strongest finishing position
-Pull dominant Kimura
Head & Arm Kimura
-AKA “Giftwrap”
-Excellent control to take the back from mount
-Can be used to transition to different armbars and triangles due to weightless legs
Legs Kimura (Tarikoplata)
-Good option from dorsal Kimura
-Made famous by Norwegian BJJ athlete Tarik Hopstock
-Useful even if hand is in front of opponent’s body
Monoplata
-Incredibly powerful as body weight is used to “Follow-through” for the finish
-Set up from top side omoplata position
Barataplata
-Invented by GB Black belt Rafael “Barata” Freitas
-Set up from failed triangle
-Very deceptive and surprising
-The Greatest Judoka in History-Masahiko Kimura: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XA8-L4cWmoQ
-Masahiko Kimura: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zGnvGuhMZxE
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