Positions & control · Gi & no-gi
Far-arm kimura grip from side control
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Establish a kimura connection on the arm farther from your side-control position.
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Side control · In control
Training
WATCH VIDEO · 3 min section · 0:25–2:50
Opens the video at this section · Gi demonstrationSecrets Of The Kimura - The Gripping Sequence Explained!
Stephan Kesting
Setup & key ideas
Before you start
- A stable side pin and access to the farther wrist and upper arm.
Key ideas
- Distinguish the far-arm connection from the separate near-arm kimura position.
Common pitfalls
- Assuming the same grip automatically supplies every kimura back take or finish.
Connections Reactions and next steps
Where this can lead
- Kimura control · Attacking from top
The farther arm is isolated in a retained figure-four grip while top control remains.