Kimura: Reversing the Kimura

Part of the course: Escape Mastery by Igor Gracie

Kimura: Reversing the Kimura
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Igor Gracie
Igor Gracie

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Counter to the Kimura when you're in half guard:
  1. When passing the guard, use your hand to push their leg and drive your shoulder to their chest. Be aware of a potential Kimura attempt.
  2. If your opponent attempts a Kimura, ensure your hand doesn't pop out towards your back. If your hand does pop out, it becomes difficult to escape.
  3. If your hand does pop out, you have a chance to put it back in. To do this, pick up your leg and bring your thigh to your hand, as your hand is being controlled. Once your thigh is to your hand, cup it and push it back down.
  4. Once your hand is safely tucked, be careful not to get off balance. Keep everything tight and sit back on your heel as much as possible.
  5. Move your hand from your thigh to your far collar. Make sure to bend your elbow 90 degrees as your hand moves from the thigh to the far collar.
  6. Once your hand is at the collar, grip your own collar. Keep your elbow tight.
  7. Use your free hand on their hip. Lean back, sit back on your heel, and pull your collar-grip hand towards your shoulder.
  8. If your opponent attempts to rock you forward or shoot you back, use your free hand to pose and maintain balance. The pose can vary depending on the situation.
  9. Place your free hand on their thigh, or on the mat near their hip. Bring your elbow to your knee and pull your collar-grip hand towards your shoulder.
  10. The strength of this move is that even if your opponent tries to let go of the Kimura grip, they will find it difficult. Once you bring your hand towards your chest, their arm gets stuck.

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