Video: How to Do a Kimura from Side Control | MMA Submissions by Howcast. Not affiliated with MatRecap; their version may differ from this drill.
Technique recap
In MMA, the kimura from top side control attacks the far arm when the opponent frames. It controls the arm even if the lock isn't finished.
3 key details
- Grab the wrist and pin it to the mat.
- Thread the figure-four grip.
- Lift the elbow slowly while keeping chest pressure.
Your 10-minute home drill
- 2:00Side control posture
- 2:00Grip and figure-four
- 3:00Dummy reps
- 2:00Switch sides
- 1:00Shoulder stretch
Safety
Slow pressure; release on the tap.
Instructor disclaimer
Follow your instructor's version. Schools and styles teach this technique differently. This page is general education, not a substitute for qualified instruction.
