2 Part Lesson -- Marcelo responds to the Kimura Trap: If your opponent counters your Single Leg Takedown by applying a Kimura-Grip (Gyaku-Udegarami) and executes Sumigaeshi, prepare to roll over onto your back but quickly shift your we...

3 Part Lesson - The opponent sits up in Half Guard towards your exposed arm to lock the Kimura. Anchor your hand and wedge behind the opponent's elbow with your thigh to flatten his lock. If you cannot get behind his elbow, clasps and ...

2 Part Lesson - The opponent sits up in Half Guard towards your exposed arm to lock the Kimura. Anchor your hand and wedge behind the opponent's elbow with your thigh to flatten his lock. If you cannot get behind his elbow, clasps and ...

Defending the Kimura is unforgiving against a larger and stronger opponent. Support your weakened arm and bridge to loosen his control. Force the extra effort needed to reverse the position and torque your arm free using technique.

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 cap...

2 Part Technique - Immediately grab inside your leg to prevent the opponent from torquing your arm to start the Kimura submission. Reach under with your free hand and grab your wrist. Rock towards the submission to force the opponent t...

2 Part Technique - Often, you can use the opponent's Kimura attempt in Half Guard to setup an Armbar. If the opponent secures Half Guard. Instead, pull inwards where the submission is weak to break the hold.