Kimura

The Kimura, also known as 'ude garami' or 'sankaku gatame,' is a fundamental joint lock widely used in Jiu-Jitsu. It isolates the opponent's arm, allowing for a controlled application of a rotational force to the shoulder joint. The Kimura can be executed from various positions, including dominant grips, transitions, and even defensive maneuvers from your back. It is achieved by securing a figure-four grip on the opponent's wrist, leveraging your body weight, and applying rotational pressure to hyperextend the shoulder joint. The most direct application of this joint lock is to submit your opponent but it is worth noting the kimura can be applied in no gi positions too. However it is just as frequently applied as a transitional mechanism in grappling, taking your opponent to other unfavorable positions. It is important to execute the kimura carefully and with controlled force during training to avoid injuring your training partners.