Kimura from Guard

The Kimura from guard is a shoulder lock that applies rotational pressure to the shoulder joint by controlling both the wrist and elbow. From guard, it allows the bottom player to threaten an opponent while maintaining defensive control, whereas from side control or mount, it gives the top player dominant leverage to secure a tap.control.

FromThis guard, the Kimuraversion can be used to sweep the opponent or transition into other attacksattacks, such as arm barsarmbars or shoulder locks. InThe sidekey control,is isolating the attacker isolates the shoulder and prevents escape by controlling theopponent’s far arm and uppercontrolling body,posture makingto itprevent highlycounters. It is effective in both gi and no-gi contexts.contexts Mountedand Kimuras increase control by combininghighlights the attacker’Kimura’s body weight with the arm lock, forcing submission from a top-dominant position.

Its versatility and adaptability make the Kimura a cornerstone of BJJ strategy. Beyond submission, it is often used to manipulate the opponent’s posture, set up positional dominance, or chain into leg attacks and other joint locks, making itas both a tacticalsubmission and technicalpositional toolcontrol for competitors at all levels.tool.