3 ways to take the back with the kimura

 

In this video I demonstrate 3 ways to take the back using the Kimura / figure four lock with the arms. This is definitely one of those moves that takes commitment since you’ll be putting yourself at a possible disadvantage. But there is something to be said about relaxing on the mat when you’re training and just being able to abandon position and go for something. I have plenty of students who are so stiff and find themselves unable to just “pull the trigger” and go for something. I know for myself personally I was very rigid and unable to just play around on the mat till I was a purple belt. I was always so worried about winning and losing and not giving up position. But I found that the more relaxed I stay and the more often I just rolled the dice and went for a submission (even the obscure ones) the better I got, and the more submissions I began to hit in competition. True story, most of my wins as a black belt have come by way of submission.

But with that said, if you’re able to maintain a strong lock with the arms you’ll probably find that even if you aren’t able to get to back mount, you’ll still be able to maintain some control or even snag another submission like an armor.

I love trying to find more uses for the kimura lock since you can find it in almost every position. Anyways, watch the video and give the technique a try.

Thanks!

Chewy