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Kimura from Closed Guard

A versatile shoulder lock that can be used for submissions, sweeps, and transitions.

Learning Time: 3-6 weeks
Flexibility: low
Risk Level: medium

A versatile shoulder lock that can be used for submissions, sweeps, and transitions.

How to practice

  • Drill the key movements slowly, focusing on balance and frames.
  • Progress to light positional sparring from the relevant position.
  • Note common counters (2) and plan your follow-ups.

Quick Info

Category:submissions
Difficulty:intermediate
Training Type:both
Muscle Groups:
arms
shoulders
core

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