Kimura System

Fundamental System

Concepts & Mechanics

Elbow Switching 1
Elbow Switching 2
Elbow Switching 3
Elbow Control and Wrist Injuries

Top Half Guard

Hip Switch and Knee Bait
One Handed Shoulder Lock
Pass to Open Kimura or Side Control

Open Kimura

Entry: Rolling Kimura from Seated Guards
Entry: Single Leg Counter
Opponent Turns In – Back Take
Opponent Bridges – Back Take
Opponent Inactive – Bake Take
Opponent Inactive – Top North South (Baby Rhino)

Bottom Half Guard

The Grip
Voluntary Sweep to Open Kimura
Involuntary Sweep to Open Kimura
Hook/Butterfly Sweep
Hip Bump Sweep

North South

Kimura Shoulder Lock
Dealing with a Hidden Hand
Power Kimura

Defence & Escapes

Understanding Control and Weaknesses
Top Half Guard – Early Reactions (Phase 1)
Top Half Guard – Shoulder Drive (Phase 2)
Top Half Guard – Central Progression: Opening the Guard and Weaving (Phase 3)
Top Half Guard – Central Progression: Mounting the Legs (Phase 3)
Elbow Control from the Top Position & Exploiting Structural Errors
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Nearside Elbow Disruption from North South Transition
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North South Farside Elbow Disruption
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North South Polaris “Power” Escape
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Defence & Escapes – North South Switch Through
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