In the first installment of this four part online Kimura Defense series we will be looking at basic defense when your opponent has captured the arm and is setting up for the Kimura. Here we focus on head placement, position of the captured arm as well as hip control.
It's important that you hook your opponents leg and keep downward forward pressure. The goal here is to stay on top and keep control of your opponent to prevent the back take.
When your opponent gets a step ahead of you in the Kimura sequence you will need to transition into a late defensive posture. Here we will focus on hooking the inside of our own leg and creating a solid frame to the outside.
It's time for the "Hail Mary" Kimura escape...the Rolling Kimura Escape! Remember, this is your last resort defense that must be repetitively drilled with good partners for effectiveness and reduced chance of injury.
