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Far-arm kimura finish from side control
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Adjust around the shoulder while preserving an already established far-arm kimura.
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Kimura control · Attacking from top
Training
WATCH VIDEO · 4 min section · 3:16–6:53
Opens the video at this section · No-gi demonstrationHow To Do The Perfect Kimura From Side Control by John Danaher
John Danaher
Setup & key ideas
Before you start
- The far arm is isolated from top side control, with defensive hand connections already addressed.
Key ideas
- Preserve control of the head and shoulder as you adjust your body position.
- Study the finishing alignment before adding pressure to the arm.
Common pitfalls
- Forcing the wrist while the opponent can still move their shoulder.
Connections Reactions and next steps
Where this can lead
- Controlled finish
The shoulder is isolated under a stable top connection and the partner taps.