2 Part Technique - Sometimes instead of defending against your initial pass, your opponent will opt to attack your posted arm with a Kimura. Ignore this temporarily and continue passing; focusing primarily on making sure he doesn't capture your leg in his half guard. With your legs free to move, circle around his head and turn his hold against him via Farside Armbar. If he manages to catch the half guard, counter the kimura by grabbing onto your attacked wrist and lifting upward with the Pull Escape. If you don't have enough time to grab onto your wrist before he puts your shoulder in danger, momentarily block his finish by latching onto the inside of your hip. Once you have the time and room, move to the Pull Escape and use it to either submit him or set up for the pass.