What is a kimura?

The kimura is a shoulder lock where you grip your opponent's wrist, thread your other arm under their arm, and grab your own wrist. You then rotate their shoulder past its natural range. Named after judoka Masahiko Kimura who used it to defeat Helio Gracie. Works from many positions.

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